Sri Lanka bombings: Is banning social media after a terrorist attack for the best?
Social media makes it easier to know if your loved ones are safe, but it can also normalize violence and hasten its spread. Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
Trump supporters talk of media ‘conspiracy’ after Mueller report summary revealed
Donald Trump Jr. made the mainstream media the main subject in his statement responding to the report’s findings, saying it spread “conspiracy theories.” Continue reading
Russian bill aims to crack down on ‘fake news’ and disrespect to the government
Russian lawmakers passed legislation last week that imposes restrictions on online media and criminalizes anyone who insults the state. Continue reading
Trudeau slams Scheer over response to town hall question about ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy
Trudeau criticized Scheer over his response to a man who invoked the “Pizzagate” conspiracy theory at a town hall in Kitchener, Ont. this week. Continue reading
Russia Rising, part 5: How the Kremlin uses an ancient strategy called ‘maskirovka’ to sow doubt and confusion
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
In an age of fake news, social media and countless alternative online news sources, the Russian art of deception plays a key role in the country’s political manoeuvres. Continue reading
Why some countries are building ‘walls’ in the worldwide web
Experts say freedom on the internet is at risk as more countries try to control what their citizens see and say on the worldwide web. Continue reading
Most Canadians trust media, but a similar share worry about fake news being weaponized: survey
This percentage is on par with the rest of the world, as 73 per cent of respondents in the 27 markets surveyed by Edelman reported worrying about the weaponization of “fake news.” Continue reading
Trump blames media layoffs on ‘fake news and bad journalism’
The U.S. president made reference to staffing cuts at BuzzFeed and the Huffington Post in a Twitter post on Saturday. Continue reading
WhatsApp caps message forwarding worldwide in bid to fight fake rumours
WhatsApp users will only be allowed to forward a message to five recipients under new measures introduced to curb the spread of harmful rumours. Continue reading