Fake News
This Fake Press Release About Rep. Adam Schiff May Have Originated In Russia
The hoax — which said Schiff had agreed to “financially sponsor” a bill recognizing the Armenian genocide — was picked up by several outlets, including Radio Free Europe.
Twitter Will Let Users Report Tweets That Mislead Voters
The tool will be rolled out in India, where general elections are already underway, and in the European Union, which holds elections in May.
A Timeline Of How The Notre Dame Fire Was Turned Into An Anti-Muslim Narrative
This is how disinformation spread from fringe message boards and social media to far-right websites and cable news.
Social Media Has Been Blocked For Over 24 Hours In Sri Lanka After The Deadly Explosions
Social media will remain blocked while security forces investigate the bombings.
Hoaxes And Misinformation About The Mueller Report Are Already Spreading
Fake accounts, false headlines, and joke screenshots are already spreading.
YouTube's New Fact-Check Tool Flagged Notre Dame Fire Coverage And Attached An Article About 9/11
The widget showing information about the Sept. 11 terror attacks appears to have been triggered by a new feature YouTube is testing to provide "topical context" around videos that might contain misinformation.
Here Are The Hoaxes And Misinformation About The Notre Dame Fire
Online conspiracists are baselessly trying to blame the fire on their political opponents.
A "Gas Out" Day Idea To Lower Gas Prices Is Going Viral But It's Been Proven To Be Ineffective And Inaccurate
The fake effort appeared to have started as an email chain in 2000. Then it spread again on Facebook in 2012. Now in 2019, it's gone viral on Twitter and become a meme.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about wind turbines, Nipsey Hussle, and a giant dog.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about farts, hackers, and the Hungarian government.
Facebook Didn’t Notice A Page That Ran Almost 5,000 Ads For A Fake Rebate Scam
Before Facebook took action, the page Solar Energy Today spent $2.4 million on thousands of ads promoting solar energy tax credits that didn’t exist.
Facebook Is Pulling The Curtain Back On How It Organizes The Posts In Your News Feed
A “Why am I seeing this post” feature will let you understand and control why a post is showing up in your Facebook News Feed.
Take This Week's Fake News Quiz To Find Out If You're Being Duped By The Internet
This week we have stories about mannequins, Jussie Smollett, and a missed connection.
Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Is Absolutely Relentless On Social Media Even As Platforms Crack Down On Other Extremist Groups
“Islamophobia happens to be something that made these companies lots and lots of money,” said one researcher, who added that it keeps people on the platform and available to see ads.
If You Get 7/7 On This Fake News Quiz, You're A Superhero
This week we have stories about dog wigs, a bank robber, and a man in a gorilla suit.
YouTube Is Rolling Out A Feature That Shows Fact-Checks When People Search For Sensitive Topics
The feature, currently available to some users in India, will eventually be available globally, although YouTube declined to provide a timeline.
These Developers Say It Took Three Years And A Chance Meeting To Get Facebook To Deal With Their Country's Fake News
"It shouldn't be that hard."
While Two Nuclear Powers Were On The Brink Of War, A Full-Blown Online Misinformation Battle Was Underway
“There’s politics, religion, enemy nations, and a surge of nationalism in this situation. It’s the perfect storm.”
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about polar bears, Elon Musk, and an explosive poop.
Find Out If You Got Duped By The Internet With This Week's Fake News Quiz
This week we have stories about the heart eyes emoji, Tom Brady, and a man who came back to life.
I Was A Facebook Fact-Checker. It Was Like Playing A Doomed Game Of Whack-A-Mole.
Trying to stem the tsunami of fake news was like battling the Hydra — every time we cut off a virtual head, two more would grow in its place.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about hamburgers, cats, and injected semen.
Facebook Is Bringing In Stricter Ad Rules For Countries Going To The Polls In The Next Few Months
“We know we’re not going to be perfect, but our goal is continuing, ongoing improvement,” said a Facebook official.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz You’re Getting Sucker Punched By Fake News
Do you need an anti-fake news training montage?
The “Snowflake Generation” Interview Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Said Was Fake Has Been Taken Down
The controversial story which the actor called "100% fabricated" was wiped from the Daily Star's website Saturday.
Fake News Will Go Viral Even If People Don't Mean To Share It, Says This Study
We simply don't have time to distinguish between the good stuff and the bad, according to a new model of how we share things online. (Update: This study has been retracted.)
A Viral Study About Fake News Was Just Retracted
The 2017 study was covered by dozens of news outlets, including BuzzFeed News.
Why A New Fake News Law In Singapore Could Be A Big Test For Facebook, Google, And Twitter
Government hearings in Singapore put Facebook under intense scrutiny and have paved the way for a new fake news law in the country. That has human rights organizations and activists concerned.
These Are 50 Of The Biggest Fake News Hits On Facebook In 2018
A BuzzFeed News analysis found that 50 of the biggest fake stories of 2018 generated roughly 22 million total shares, reactions, and comments on Facebook.
29 Hoaxes We Debunked In 2018
This was the year of Monster ham, the Gorilla Channel, and a whole lot of anti-immigrant hoaxes.