misinformation
Hoaxes about the new coronavirus strain are popping up, complicating health officials' efforts to get the truth out about the still-mysterious illness.
Former special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed that the ex-press secretary spread misinformation on repeated occasions.
The former Democratic presidential candidate has been outspoken about Facebook allowing the spread of misinformation on its platform.
The platform's leadership is concerned about the impact of misinformation on democracy.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Around the world, conspiracies are traveling from fringe online communities into the mainstream political conversation.
Unbound by truth on one of the world’s most powerful advertising platforms, Trump’s anti-impeachment ads are drawing in donors with clickbait disinformation.
A new report shows just how easy it is for nefarious actors to use bots, and even well-meaning journalists, to spread misinformation and propaganda.
"Campaign Carl" Cameron, longtime chief political correspondent, scorches his old employer and its "right-wing hosts."
YouTube said the descriptions, part of an initiative to fight misinformation, "are triggered algorithmically and our systems sometimes make the wrong call."
Last month, Rep. Adam Schiff wrote to Mark Zuckerberg expressing concern over Facebook's involvement in spreading anti-vaccine hoaxes.