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Brazil: Rising Misinformation Ahead of Elections Confuses Brazilian Voters

Brazil: Rising Misinformation Ahead of Presidential Election Confuses Brazilian Voters

Voters in Brazil are being bombarded with online misinformation less than a week before they cast their vote for the country's next leader.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Landmark Social Media Transparency Law | Here's What It Is About

Sep 15, 2022 02:27 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

California will now require social media platforms to publicize their hate speech, disinformation, extremism, and harassment policies on their respective platforms.

TikTok Spreading Misinformation? New Report Says Their Search Engine Shows Fake News

Sep 14, 2022 10:04 PM EDT By Rick Martin

While social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have been heavily scrutinized for misinformation and fake news propagating within their platforms, many have overlooked TikTok

Democrats Call for DOJ to Investigate Florida's Programs to Relocate Migrants

Immigration: Smugglers Feed Misinformation to Migrants via Facebook, WhatsApp

Aug 03, 2022 11:20 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Migrants risk extreme heat, long walks, and gang violence just to get to live in the U.S. However, many of them have been fed false information by smugglers on social media, particularly on Facebook and WhatsApp.

Spotify Unveils Plan to Tackle COVID-19 Misinformation as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Commit to Continuing Deal With Streaming Giant

Jan 30, 2022 09:11 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Spotify announced its plan to address COVID-19 misinformation on its platform after several entities called them out.

Former Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham Says Donald Trump Administration's COVID Response, Misinformation Cost Lives

Oct 05, 2021 01:06 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Former press secretary Stephanie Grisham said that she's afraid that former president Donald Trump would run for office again in 2024 presidential elections while mentioning the former administration's COVID response.

States Pressures Facebook and Twitter’s on Anti-Vaxxers

12 States Pressure Facebook and Twitter on Anti-Vaxxers

Mar 25, 2021 05:21 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Attorneys general from 12 states demanded Facebook and Twitter to take action on the anti-vaxxers.

Fact Check: Did Social Media Really Prevent Election Misinformation?

Nov 04, 2020 10:26 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

Prior to the actual day of election, social media giants Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube promised to curb election misinformation.

Barriers and Misinformation Limit Latina Access to Reproductive Clinics, Report Says

Jan 07, 2014 12:20 PM EST By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Misinformation, ignorance, difficulties gaining access, fear of maltreatment, and worries over violations of privacy are some of the obstacles that keep Latinos from visiting healthcare facilities and/or sex and reproductive health clinics.