Fake News Stories

• April Fools’ hoaxes could help researchers build algorithms to better detect fake news

  When the dust settles on the hilarious pranks from April Fools' Day, researchers will be left with a treasure trove of data that could improve our ability to detect malicious fake news stories.

  Science

  Mar 30, 2019
  
• Republican lawmakers across U.S. follow Trump’s lead with ‘fake news’ cries

  Experts on the press and democracy say the cries of “fake news” could do long-term damage by sowing confusion and contempt for journalists and by undermining the media’s role as a watchdog.

  Politics

  Mar 11, 2018
  
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• How scientists are using big data to wage war on fake news

  Academics and data scientists have been tackling fake news years before such stories were suspected of helping sway the 2016 presidential election.

  Tech

  Feb 6, 2017
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• Fact check: Hollywood A-listers’ cars are not breaking down in a small town near you

  No, Kevin Costner is not moving to Spruce Grove, Alberta.

  Entertainment

  Jan 9, 2017
• What was fake this week: Fisher-Price’s bar, War on Christmas — and more

  Here's a roundup of things that didn't happen, through somebody would like you to believe otherwise.

  Politics

  Dec 10, 2016
• Fake news: From pit bulls to a fake news ban, four things that didn’t happen this week

  Here's a roundup of news this week that you may not have seen, and didn't happen in the real world — though somebody would like you to believe otherwise.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2016