disinformation

Pro-Russian propaganda group Storm-1679 is exploiting high-profile news events to spread disinformation. What Happened: According to a report, Storm-1679 has been under the watchful eyes of Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center since 2022. The group has been found to impersonate reputable...

Twitter’s former global news chair and executive director of Aspen Digital at The Aspen Institute, Vivian Schiller, has criticized Elon Musk’s X for hosting misinformation and disinformation during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. What Happened:...

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), along with several congressional members, on Wednesday sent a letter to Elon Musk regarding the reported termination of a significant portion of X’s (formerly Twitter) election integrity team. What Happened: Last week, it...

Following a recent ruling, a federal appeals court has granted the Joe Biden administration increased leeway in its interactions with social media companies, impacting the ongoing debate over online misinformation and free speech. What Happened: On Friday, the New Orleans-based...

A new report claims that Alphabet Inc's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google is making revenue via its ad practices for some of the most prolific purveyors of false information in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. According to the Pro Publica analysis, Google allegedly makes disinformation...