Russian Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind Spread of False Tim Walz Sexual Abuse Claims

Title: Russian ‌Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind ‍Spread of False Tim Walz ‌Sexual Abuse Claims Introduction In a world increasingly dominated by the internet and social media, the spread⁣ of false information has become an imminent threat to our societies. Unfortunately, even public ⁤figures and politicians are not ⁤immune to the reach of ‍malicious… Continue reading Russian Propaganda Unit Appears to Be Behind Spread of False Tim Walz Sexual Abuse Claims

Meta Discovers Its Biggest Misinfo Campaign Yet

Meta, the artificial-intelligence powered platform that helps track and analyze the spread of misinformation online, has discovered its largest misinformation campaign to date. The campaign, which has been active since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, involves the spread of false stories, images, and videos about the virus. These false stories have been spread by… Continue reading Meta Discovers Its Biggest Misinfo Campaign Yet

Tesla under investigation in California over Autopilot safety issues and false advertising

Tesla, the premier electric vehicle (EV) company, is currently under fire in California. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles is investigating the company for potential safety issues with Tesla’s Autopilot self-driving feature, as well as false advertising claims. Autopilot is a semi-autonomous feature in certain Tesla models that allows the car to handle most driving… Continue reading Tesla under investigation in California over Autopilot safety issues and false advertising

[Updated] Musk’s Twitter Downranks Twitter Spaces Regarding the ‘Ukraine Crisis’

In the digital age, platforms like Twitter have become incredibly powerful tools. Recently, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey downranked Elon Musk’s account on the platform amidst swirling controversy surrounding the Ukraine crisis. The controversy began when Musk posted a tweet about the disaster in Ukraine, which reportedly had been caused by a missile strike. Musk’s tweet… Continue reading [Updated] Musk’s Twitter Downranks Twitter Spaces Regarding the ‘Ukraine Crisis’

Microsoft is scaring Windows 11 users with a false security warning – but don’t panic

In the world of technology, there are two certainties: change is inevitable and so is confusion. Recently, Microsoft has pushed an update to its Windows 11 operating system (OS) that has caused some confusion for users. Specifically, the update includes a security warning about the potential for malware, causing some to fear their systems have… Continue reading Microsoft is scaring Windows 11 users with a false security warning – but don’t panic

Steve Bannon’s Podcast Takes Top Spot for Misinformation, Calls It a ‘Badge of Honor’

The power of misinformation has been on the rise over the last few years and Steve Bannon, a former White House advisor and president of Breitbart News, is no stranger to this. As of August 2020, Bannon’s podcast titled “War Room Pandemic” has taken the top spot for the most visited podcast, surpassing the likes… Continue reading Steve Bannon’s Podcast Takes Top Spot for Misinformation, Calls It a ‘Badge of Honor’

Winter sports are triggering false iPhone Crash Detection alerts

With winter weather in full swing, winter sports enthusiasts are finding themselves at a slight disadvantage. Though skiing and snowboarding are thrilling activities, they are triggering false alerts on iPhones equipped with Apple’s Crash Detection feature. For those unfamiliar with the feature, Apple’s feature is part of the company’s mobile operating system and app ecosystem.… Continue reading Winter sports are triggering false iPhone Crash Detection alerts

A New Ruling Could Make ‘Deceptive’ Movie Trailers a Target For Legal Action

Last week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that could revolutionize how movie trailers are marketed. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled that the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) can now target movie studios for producing trailers that contain false or misleading information. The landmark ruling was made in response to a case… Continue reading A New Ruling Could Make ‘Deceptive’ Movie Trailers a Target For Legal Action