Biden EO aims to build foundation for AI legislation
The Biden administration is tasking federal agencies with making standards for AI systems development that could shape what legislation looks like at the state and federal level.
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Advice from experts when it comes to sorting fact from fiction in the Israel-Hamas War
When it comes to the Israel-Hamas War, there is a flood of images and reports with people pointing blame at the other side.
The Fog of War: How misinformation can be consequential on a global scale following hospital blast
No matter who was behind the blast at the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza, the images are gut-wrenching, the tragedy beyond measure.
Biden gives fewer press interviews. But he woos more influencers.
The White House says its media strategy reflects American habits. Critics say the president is minimizing tough questions.
Israel-Hamas war misinformation on social media is harder to track, researchers say
Misleading content about the conflict is rampant online, and watchdogs say major platforms’ changing practices have made it “close to impossible” for them to keep up.
Israel’s Planned Ground Attack in Gaza: America and the World Scramble for Solutions
The ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas has taken a devastating toll, with casualties mounting on both sides.
Disinformation Researchers Are Feeling The Heat Ahead Of 2024
After researchers pushed back on Donald Trump’s election lies, Republicans made them a political target. Now, many in the field are changing tactics.
Fact Checkers Take Stock of Their Efforts: ‘It’s Not Getting Better’
After President Biden won the election nearly three years ago, three of every 10 Americans believed the false narrative that his victory resulted from fraud, a poll found.
Anti-vaccine content and other kinds of misinformation are hypothesized to be more heavily monetized than other kinds of online content.
Facebook's Design Makes It Unable to Control Misinformation
In a new study, researchers analyze the world’s largest social media platform and its efforts to remove COVID-19 vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.