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Ivermectin is not a proven cancer treatment — how to spot misinformation when early studies go viral

Science works at a much slower pace than social media, opening a large window for early findings to be taken at face value and misinformation to spread.

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theconversation.com·Science·1d ago·9 min read

Critique: RFK Jr.'s HHS Podcast Lacks Scientific Evidence, Relies on Anecdotes

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Ivermectin cancer study spreads online before evidence catches up: a case study in science vs. social media

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French journalist uncovers 15,000+ AI-generated fake news sites exploiting Google Discover for ad revenue

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Fact Check: RFK Jr. Credits Trump for Obesity Rate Drop, Omits Role of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

RFK Jr recently announced that the prevalence of obesity in America has dropped by 2.5%. He didn't explain where he got the statistic, said it happened under Trump, and implied it had to do with Americans' diet. What RFK Jr did not talk about was the rapi

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defendpublichealth.org·Public Health 🛟·8d ago·5 min read

Debunking HAARP conspiracy theories: Scientists confirm heatwaves caused by climate change, not weather manipulation

As record-breaking heat killed thousands of people in North America and Europe in June and July, social media posts claimed weather manipulation by the High-frequency Active Aural Research Program (HAARP) in Alaska was to blame. The research center is the

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u.afp.com·Tech by Flipboard·9d ago·5 min read

How conspiracy theories and false claims spread in the age of social media

Misinformation is running rampant. To slow this infodemic, researchers are tracking how it spreads on social media.

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knowablemagazine.org·Tech by Flipboard·10d ago·12 min read

AI-generated videos of migrant Channel crossings spread widely on Facebook

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False claim debunked: Grimsby housing development not reserved exclusively for immigrants

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Test your knowledge: Can you tell the difference between an honest mistake and deliberate disinformation?

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vrtnws.be22d ago

Outdated Language and Misinformation Obscure Understanding of AI Detection Tools in Education

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onlinelearningconsortium.org23d ago

Google AI Overviews falsely presents SCP Foundation fan-fiction monsters as real facts

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thenextweb.com24d ago

WSJ Investigation Finds Polymarket Used Paid Creators to Spread Deceptive 'Get Rich' Videos on Social Media

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How cancer misinformation spreads and why facts alone won't stop it

Cancer falsehoods spread fast, feel compelling, and cost lives. The fix isn't more facts, it's understanding why people believe them.

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psychologytoday.com·Climate Science·26d ago·6 min read

How pseudoscience in the health and fitness industry undermines evidence-based practice

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Joe Rogan's false UFC White House viewership claim debunked: 7 million viewers, not 150 million

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awfulannouncing.com27d ago

Deepfake expert Hany Farid struggles to verify reality in the age of AI