Tag: Fake news
Disinformation Threat: Going Nuclear Over Going Viral | TechCrunch
Rumors and disinformation have always spread rapidly, but in today's digital age, they can go nuclear, according to a recent paper published by researchers...
X’s Grok Chatbot Misinformation on Presidential Election
The United States is currently in the midst of a highly contested presidential election, taking place during a time when artificial intelligence and misinformation...
Unraveling the Thomas Crooks Conspiracy Theories: Why They Persist and What...
Thomas Crooks, a would-be presidential assassin, was shot dead at the scene with no clear motive. Witnesses had warned police to no avail, and...
Uncovering the Truth Behind Kamala Harris Conspiracy Theories
After President Joe Biden's disastrous debate, speculations that Vice President Kamala Harris may fill the void are everywhere. Today on WIRED Politics Lab, how...
Uncovering the Impact of Russian AI Spam on Google Search Results
A piece of fake news about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's wife purchasing a Bugatti car with American aid money spread rapidly across the internet...
Russian AI Spam Farm: The Impact of Disinformation on Google Search...
In the span of just one day, a piece of false information originating from a Russian source circulated rapidly across the internet, claiming that...
Russian Propaganda Network Promotes AI-Manipulated Biden Video – Exposed and Debunked
In recent weeks, a parody music video called “Bye, Bye Biden” has been circulating on social media, depicting President Joe Biden in a negative...
Elon Musk Deepfakes Crypto Giveaway Scams: The Morning After
This past weekend was filled with crypto scams, hacks, and deepfake chaos that left many people at a loss. The troubles began when someone...