Imagine you’re worried about vaccinating your baby. A message on Facebook tells you: “Protect the community and your kids by booking their vaccinations today.” Another asks: “Do you know all the ...

Reddit has released its plans for countering misinformation around the U.S. midterm elections—and it's undeniably got a hard ...

Clayface' screenings are producing early mini-reviews, but some are spreading misinformation and alleged spoilers about the ...

State Attorney General Letitia James released an updated guide to help New Yorkers spot, avoid and report election misinformation created by artificial intelligence ahead of the Nov. 3 general ...

We're increasingly aware of how misinformation can influence elections. About 73% of Americans report seeing misleading election news, and about half struggle to discern what is true or false. When it ...

As Florida and the Southeast recover from two major hurricanes, conspiracy theories and falsehoods have surged to levels that the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says are unprecedented ...

Share on Pinterest A behavioral scientist shares tips on how to make sure we are arming ourselves against health misinformation. Image credit: Anna Berkut/Stocksy. Recent surveys and analyses suggest ...

Misinformation may develop from a lack of understanding about how elections work, especially where procedures vary from state ...

Meta is ending fact-checking and removing restrictions on speech across Facebook and Instagram. Mark Zuckerberg, its CEO, called the move an attempt to restore free expression on its platforms.

On 8 October, EUFIC brought together 80 participants in Brussels for a conference on misinformation on food and health. Two ...

Q: How did the committee define misinformation about science? A: Even as research in this field has grown in recent years, there has been a lack of a consistent definition. Research on misinformation ...