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Misinformation Is Warfare

Joan Donovan explores how misinformation had become a tactic in the Israel-Hamas war. Rather than flip on the TV when major news-worthy events happen, like Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and the subsequent retaliation by Is.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeOct 16th, 2023

Our 10-point scale will help you rate the biggest misinformation purveyors

A convenient rating system to evaluate the threat posed by misinformation sources. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The world has been flooded with misinformation. Falsehoods and conspiracy theories bubble.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 28th, 2023

X has ditched a political misinformation reporting feature, researchers say

X, the social media company formerly known as Twitter, has scrapped a feature that lets users self-report political misinformation on the platform, a research group says, marking the latest safety-focused guardrail that X has rolled back since billio.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsSep 27th, 2023

Can you melt eggs? Quora’s AI says “yes,” and Google is sharing the result

Incorrect AI-generated answers are forming a feedback loop of misinformation online. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) When you type a question into Google Search, the site sometimes provides a quick answer called a Feature.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 26th, 2023

Single sideband modulation technique can relax the bandwidth restriction

As an ultra-wideband microwave signal, amplitude shift keying (ASK) can be used in many applications, such as electronic warfare, wireless communications and modern radar systems. Initially, ASK microwave signals are generated based on radio frequenc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 26th, 2023

Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Season 6 release date and new weapons

Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone are heading into Season 6. Here's the new maps, weapons and changes......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 25th, 2023

Study examines what drives belief

At a time when politics and science are at odds with the truth, conspiracy theories are on the rise and misinformation is rampant, Rutgers researchers say facts do matter and explain why beliefs are more rational than they might seem......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 18th, 2023

Facebook"s design makes it unable to control misinformation, research suggests

As misinformation flourished online during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of platforms announced policies and practices aimed at combating the spread of misinformation. Did those efforts work?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 15th, 2023

Meta Takes Down ‘Largest Ever’ Chinese Influence Operation

New details on a vast effort that may be only the beginning of China's information-warfare ambitions A sprawling network of fake accounts linked to Chinese law enforcement was taken down by Meta this week in what the social-media co.....»»

Category: topSource:  timeRelated NewsSep 7th, 2023

How modern warfare turns neighborhoods into battlefields

It has been almost 12 years since I left my city. And I have never been able to return. Homs, the place I was born and grew up, has been destroyed and I, like many others, have been left in exile: left to remember how beautiful it once was. What can.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 5th, 2023

Google launches watermarks for AI-generated images

In an effort to help prevent the spread of misinformation, Google on Tuesday unveiled an invisible, permanent watermark on images that will identify them as computer-generated......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsAug 30th, 2023

Cybersecurity experts say the west has failed to learn lessons from Ukraine

US and its allies struggle to copy Kyiv’s collaborative efforts. Enlarge / Viktor Zhora from Ukraine’s information protection service, says cyber has become a major component of hybrid warfare. (credit: Dragonflypd.com/Black.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 29th, 2023

Japan wastewater release sparks wave of misinformation in China

Japan's release of wastewater has sparked a wave of misinformation in China about nuclear contamination in the Pacific Ocean, with viral posts promoting wild theories that lack scientific backing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 28th, 2023

Maui conspiracy theories are spreading on social media. Why this always happens after a disaster

A slew of viral conspiracy videos on social media have made baseless claims that the Maui wildfires were started intentionally as part of a land grab, highlighting how quickly misinformation spreads after a disaster......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsAug 26th, 2023

5 Reasons to Pre-Order Modern Warfare 3 & 4 Reasons to Wait

5 Reasons to Pre-Order Modern Warfare 3 & 4 Reasons to Wait is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. The next Call of Duty game is up for pre-order and there are some great reasons to pre-order Modern Warfare 3. There are also some reasons to co.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2023

Poll shows who Americans trust (and don"t trust) for health news

Misinformation about health and medicine is rampant in the United States, with far too many Americans being presented false claims and left wondering what to believe, a new survey reports......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2023

Crypto botnet on X is powered by ChatGPT

AI can be very easily harnessed to produce and disseminate misinformation. Enlarge (credit: sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Image) ChatGPT may well revolutionize web search, streamline office chores, and remake education, bu.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2023

How to access the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 beta

The next Call of Duty is on its way. Modern Warfare 3 will arrive on November 10, but the beta will let you try it out before hand. Here's how to access it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 18th, 2023

New call for joint effort to bolster research integrity

Who's responsible for upholding research integrity, mitigating misinformation or disinformation and increasing trust in research? Everyone, even those reporting on research, says a new article published by leading research integrity experts......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III trailer teases a No Russian reimagining

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III's first gameplay trailer confirms the game will reimagine the series' infamous No Russian mission......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023

Activision teases Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’s biggest improvements

Activision just gave us a clear picture of what to expect from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023