Misinformation
Study finds five social media posts may shape lasting opinions
The study noted that, rather than evaluating the accuracy of the information presented, social media users tended to trust what was familiar and repeated.
The US and Israel need an Iron Dome for the information war
'Digital Warrior': How a lone soldier shaped Israel's global narrative after October 7
AMA demands further legislation as AI brings risk of medical misinformation, fraud
The new battleground: How Oct. 7 set a new standard, challenges for the media - opinion
The events of October 7 and the subsequent Swords of Iron war set a new benchmark for warfare, introducing an additional battleground – the media.
New AI assistant launched to fight online antisemitism and misinformation
The assistant offers quick, fact-based answers to questions on Jewish history, Zionism, antisemitism, and Middle East affairs.
False victory: Why Hamas sells the illusion of triumph as Gaza lies in ruin - opinion
Hamas continues to sell the illusion of triumph, hoping the world will look past the devastation they have wrought. Don’t be fooled.
Wiki bans: Eight editors barred in Israeli-Palestinian edit wars
Of the editors banned from the topic area by the Arbitration Committee, six are from the pro-Palestinian camp and two from the pro-Israel camp.
Exaggeration and embellishment: Study shows user language distorts ChatGPT information
The results show that ChatGPT provides higher casualty figures when asked in the language of the attacked group.
US seizes over 30 websites used in massive Russian 'Doppelganger' disinformation campaign
The US Justice Department accused First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko of using the domains to spread Russian government propaganda covertly.
Safeguarding global democracy against Iran's machinations - opinion
Iran's regime is actively disrupting the US presidential election process through cyber operations and misinformation to sway outcomes and undermine democracy.
Lebanon, Hezbollah run from responsibility for Majdal Shams massacre - analysis
In a rare move, Hezbollah and Lebanese officials deny involvement in the Majdal Shams child massacre, spreading misinformation to avoid backlash as evidence mounts against them.
Today's antisemitism could be more dangerous than ever - opinion
Despite the grim times, there is room for hesitant optimism.
People are more likely to avoid the news as concerns on misinformation grow, study finds
The study found that politically conservative people were less likely to engage with news at all when concerns over misinformation arose