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Eight leading social networks signed an agreement Tuesday to fight disinformation during Brazil's October presidential elections, though far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's new favorite, Telegram, was notably absent.
Feb 16, 2022
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Business
Another seller of stolen credit cards on the dark web appears to be closing up shop.
Jan 13, 2022
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Former US president Donald Trump's media group is aiming to launch its long-promised social network in February, according to a listing at Apple's App Store.
Jan 7, 2022
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Internet
Months after supporters of now-former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, debunked conspiracy theories about who was behind the insurrection continue to circulate on Facebook.
Dec 13, 2021
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Internet
Banning right-wing extremists from social media can reduce the spread of anti-social ideas and conspiracy theories, according to Rutgers-led research.
Oct 21, 2021
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Internet
Facebook has launched an effort targeting users working together on the platform to promote real-world violence or conspiracy theories, beginning by taking down a German network spreading Covid misinformation.
Sep 16, 2021
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Internet
Suddenly a loved one becomes a stranger. A dad, a mom or a friend lost to a parallel world made up of conspiracy theories and dangerous fantasies destroying couples and families.
May 17, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Amazon's book recommendation algorithms that help customers discover new titles may have a dark side.
Apr 29, 2021
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Computer Sciences
A new machine-learning program accurately identifies COVID-19-related conspiracy theories on social media and models how they evolved over time—a tool that could someday help public health officials combat misinformation ...
Apr 19, 2021
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Facebook's news blackout in Australia has raised fears misinformation could come to dominate the platform in the country, with fake news and conspiracy theories left untouched while credible sources have been cut off.
Feb 18, 2021
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