Fake News

• Researchers explore misinformation during Quebec election campaign

  A group of researchers at McGill University conducted a study into online misinformation and the possible effects on the provincial election campaign.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2022
  
• How podcasts have become misinformation machines — and what can be done about it

  'This is the consequence when people have totally not just lost faith in the media apparatus, but have become openly hostile to it,' said Justin Ling, a disinformation expert.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2022
  
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• Misinformation megaphone: Does news coverage of unscientific, hateful rhetoric amplify it?

  Could journalists covering unscientific or hateful movements accidently disseminate those views to a wider audience?

  Science

  Feb 17, 2022
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• How do you spot and debunk misinformation? Experts chime in

  Experts say falling for fake news is not a measure of intellect. Everyone is vulnerable.

  Features

  May 29, 2021
• Facebook and fake news: U.S. tops list of targets of foreign influence operations

  Facebook said the domestic influence operations that targeted the U.S. were operated by conspiratorial or fringe political actors, PR or consulting firms and media websites.

  Tech

  May 26, 2021
• Why is opposition to lockdowns, masks and science growing? The psychology of defiance explained

  It's one thing to be tired of lockdown. It's another to deny the science behind health restrictions altogether.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2021
• Fact or Fiction: Are news reporters straying from the ethics and standards of journalism?

  Is the need for readership revenue pushing news outlets to use frowned-upon marketing gimmicks?

  Features

  Apr 2, 2021
• Prince Harry lands second job as commissioner studying ‘fake news’

  Prince Harry will join several high-profile figures to study misinformation and disinformation, in addition to his new mental health job.

  Trending

  Mar 24, 2021
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• Those who spread BS are more likely to be duped by it themselves: UWaterloo study

  A University of Waterloo study found those who often peddled persuasive BS did not have high-quality BS detectors themselves

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2021
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• Supposed Super Bowl tweet gaffe spurs Ottawa Public Health to clarify ‘misinformation’

  A popular Super Bowl tweet pretending to be from an inept social media editor has prompted Ottawa Public Health to remind its followers about the dangers of online misinformation.

  Health

  Feb 8, 2021