fake news
Training journalists in the era of fake news
World
July 16, 2019
Training journalists in the era of fake news
As uncannily realistic “deep fake” videos proliferate online, including one recently retweeted by Donald Trump, journalism schools are scrambling to…
‘Vast’ far-right disinformation networks discovered in EU
World
May 22, 2019
‘Vast’ far-right disinformation networks discovered in EU
Fake news, fake quotes, and movie clips presented as proof of migrant misdeeds are only some of the tactics used…
Fake news rampant after Sri Lanka attacks despite social media ban
World
May 22, 2019
Fake news rampant after Sri Lanka attacks despite social media ban
Sri Lankan social networks saw a surge in fake news after the Easter suicide bombings a month ago despite an…
Pope issues new warning against fake news
World
May 20, 2019
Pope issues new warning against fake news
Pope Francis on Saturday urged journalists to desist from publishing fake news, saying it could cause harm, and instead “take…
Modi favorite as India’s incredible election begins
World
April 11, 2019
Modi favorite as India’s incredible election begins
The scion of the Gandhi dynasty told Indians that the country’s “soul” was at stake on Thursday, as millions braved…
Breaking the internet: new regulations imperil global network
Technology
April 10, 2019
Breaking the internet: new regulations imperil global network
Is the dream of one global internet still alive? Increasingly, moves by governments to filter and restrict content are threatening…
In India’s election, voters feed on false information
World
April 9, 2019
In India’s election, voters feed on false information
NEW DELHI (AP) — New Delhi shop owner Ram Shankar Rai spends at least two hours a day going through…
Facebook seeks tab to promote ‘high quality news’
Technology
April 2, 2019
Facebook seeks tab to promote ‘high quality news’
Facebook is working on a “news tab” that could be used to financially support “high quality and trustworthy” journalism, chief…
Robo-journalism gains traction in shifting media landscape
Technology
March 10, 2019
Robo-journalism gains traction in shifting media landscape
A text-generating “bot” nicknamed Tobi produced nearly 40,000 news stories about the results of the November 2018 elections in Switzerland…
Fake news claims deceased man will succeed Egypt’s Transport Minister
Egypt
March 4, 2019
Fake news claims deceased man will succeed Egypt’s Transport Minister
Prominent Egyptian and international media organizations have fallen victim to fake news on Sunday after a candidate named in a…