When misinformation spreads on social media, there can be real consequences for both companies and the public. A new study offers insight into how consumers respond to these online hoaxes, which companies can use to better respond to these misinformation campaigns.
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Misinformation has run rampant on Elon Musk’s social media platform X in the 48 hours since Hamas militants’ surprise attack on Israel, with users sharing false and misleading claims about the conflict and Musk himself pointing users to an account known for spreading misinformation.
Read MoreIn the fight against fake news and disinformation, an approach called pre-bunking, which involves teaching people how to spot false claims before they encounter them, is gaining support among researchers and tech companies.
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European Union officials on Thursday announced new, voluntary commitments by companies including Google, Facebook-parent Meta, Twitter and TikTok to limit the spread of fake and misleading content.
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Thanks a $5 million injection from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a new research center at UNC Chapel Hill is looking to answer “defining questions” about the changing nature of society and politics in this digital age.
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Half of U.S. adults consider fake news a major problem, and they mostly blame politicians and activists for it, according to a new survey.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai — and other tech executives who may be watching — got hints Tuesday of what issues they can expect to face as Democrats take control of the House in three weeks.
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Google says it is committing $300 million over the next three years to help “strengthen quality journalism.”
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What makes a compelling pitch? Bad pitch competition ShredX Durham is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to have fun while perfecting the art of the pitch with the lowest of stakes.
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