Facebook has faced allegations that it permits false claims around climate change through a policy that exempts opinion articles from its external fact-checking system.

Fake news related to COVID-19 has accelerated calls for social media to be more proactive in combating the issue.

The move is prompting some to argue it showcases why tech giants like Facebook need to be reined in.

Both online and offline, experts say misinformation is spreading rapidly. But the burning question — 'How do you combat it?' — is still burning.

Intelligence officials confirmed in recent days that foreign actors are actively seeking to compromise the private communications of “U.S. political campaigns, candidates and other political targets” while working to compromise the nation’s election infrastructure

Researchers looked at the prevalence of misinformation on social media compared to traditional Canadian news media and how exposure to false information influenced behaviour.

Two Edmonton brothers who are also prominent academics are combining science and art to battle misinformation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

These groups, which now boast a collective audience of more than 1 million members, are still thriving after most states started lifting virus restrictions.

Premier François Legault's office said its intention is to show the importance the Quebec government places on the fight against racism.

Scotiabank, RBC, CIBC and BMO have pledged to stop purchasing ads on the site for the month, aligning themselves with brands such as Lululemon and MEC in signing onto the #StopHateForProfit campaign.