Celine Dion Alive: Debunking Viral Death Hoaxes Amidst SPS Battle
Recent alarming reports circulating online have falsely claimed the passing of music icon Celine Dion, igniting widespread concern among her global fanbase. These disturbing allegations, predominantly spread…
Escalating Far-Right Tensions: Understanding Britain’s Persistent Social Unrest
The underlying “anger, prejudice, and misinformation” that fueled widespread disorder last year remains a potent threat, potentially escalating again given the right circumstances, according to a leading…
Michelle Pfeiffer Apologizes for Spreading Bill Gates Conspiracy Theory About Produce
Renowned actress Michelle Pfeiffer recently issued a public apology for inadvertently disseminating a fringe theory concerning Bill Gates and a food product, underscoring the swift spread of…
Veteran Fact-Checker Glenn Kessler Reflects on Era of Misinformation
In a poignant reflection on the state of contemporary journalism, Glenn Kessler, for 14 distinguished years The Fact Checker at The Washington Post, penned his final column…
AI’s Promise: Navigating the Information Deluge in the Digital Age
The dawn of the internet promised an unprecedented era of enlightenment, where information, once a guarded commodity, would become universally accessible. This vision, prevalent in the late…
Decentralized Social Platforms Grapple with Online Safety and Moderation Challenges
Former Twitter Trust and Safety head, Yoel Roth, has voiced significant concerns regarding the ability of the burgeoning open social web to effectively manage pressing issues such…
Fact Check: Did Oprah Winfrey Block Road Access During Hawaii Tsunami Warning?
Amidst a recent tsunami warning in Hawaii, a persistent wave of misinformation surfaced online, falsely accusing media mogul Oprah Winfrey of obstructing access to a crucial private…