Biden-Trump debate draws over 51 million TV viewers
Trump and Biden campaign spokespeople did not respond to requests for comment about the CNN format and hosts' performance
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Experts Fighting Online Misinformation ‘Vindicated’ by Supreme Court Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision rules that the U.S. government can talk to scientists and social media companies to curb online falsehoods
‘Vindicated’: Embattled misinformation researchers celebrate key US Supreme Court decision
The justices rule that the US government can keep talking to scientists and social-media firms with the aim of curbing falsehoods online.
This Week's Televised Debate Is Crucial for Biden and Trump — and for CNN as Well
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will debate on Thursday, moderated by CNN’s Dana Bash and Jake Tapper. This is a crucial moment for CNN as it seeks to reassert its relevance in a changing media landscape.
Trump cranks up false, inflammatory messages to rake in campaign cash
Democrats say the fundraising emails falsely suggesting he could be executed were tempting more violence.
Experts say Shein’s U.S. IPO is all but dead
The e-commerce company is taking market share from big-name retailers like Macy’s and Gap as it expands its U.S. presence.
Mayor AI? OpenAI shuts down tools for two AI political candidates
Victor Miller, a 42-year-old, filed to run for mayor of Cheyenne, Wyoming, using an AI chatbot named VIC to make political decisions. However, OpenAI shut down his access, citing policy violations...
White Americans could be more extreme and averse to multiracial democracy than many have considered.
Many white Americans express clear anti-Black, violent sentiments about how the country is changing.
Will Europe’s Digital Services Act Encourage Global Platform Election Integrity Standards?
Experts are concerned about social media platforms’ readiness to handle election-related issues, despite platforms’ confidence. The EU is using new regulations to set standards, potentially...
Banning misinformation tweeters improved online discourse
A study published in Nature found that Twitter’s post-January 6 de-platforming significantly reduced misinformation posts by remaining users and led many misinformation traffickers to leave the...