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Australia withdraws a misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship

Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require them to keep records about misinformation and disinformation on their ...

Tech - ABC News - 6 hours ago

Australia withdraws misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship

Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require them to keep records about misinformation and disinformation on their ...

World - ABC News - 6 hours ago

U.S. intel identifies disinformation campaigns ahead of election

With just over a week to go before elections, there's a new warning about threats, fake videos and propaganda all aimed at trying to fool voters. NBC News' Maura Barrett reports.

Politics - NBC News - October 26

Watch: How misinformation is affecting this election

The BBC's Marianna Spring explains allegations of voter fraud and the impact of misinformation on this election.

AI, politics and the battle against misinformation

Discussion of the political impact of artificial intelligence from the FT’s Future of AI summit

World - Financial Times - November 14

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

As the Latino vote gains attention in the 2024 election, concerns arise over targeted misinformation. Roberta Braga, co-founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, joins "CBS ...

Misinformation concerns grow as Election Day nears

A flood of false information around the election is already ramping up on the internet, making it hard for voters to know what’s actually real. Already in Pennsylvania, a viral video claiming to ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Latest news about Russian misinformation in 2024 elections

Officials with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Russian efforts to spread misinformation in the 2024 elections include a video about Haitians voting in the Georgia election. ...

Top tips on spotting misinformation ahead of Election Day

With the 2024 election fast approaching, it is more important than ever for Americans to be able to spot misinformation. The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips on how to tell the fake stories from ...

U.S. accuses Russia of spreading election misinformation

Amid the home stretch to election day, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officials issued a new warning on foreign interference. On Friday, they declassified intelligence and confirmed Russia ...

Misinformation sows distrust ahead of election day

Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.

5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Election Misinformation

Misleading anecdotes and rumors are spreading faster, and with more ferocity, than in the run-ups to past presidential contests.

Tech - The New York Times - November 4

FBI warns that fake videos are spreading election misinformation

The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.

Election integrity expert warns about the spread of misinformation

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Michael Waldman, President of NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, on how elections are actually becoming more secure.

Gov. Josh Shapiro weighs in on Elon Musk, misinformation and Harris' chances in Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro sits atop one of the most important states this election, and he said he’s doing everything he can to make sure Kamala Harris wins in Pennsylvania.

Ballot drop boxes, long a target of misinformation, face physical threats

Ballot drop boxes have long been targets of misinformation, according to experts, who say the false claims surged during the 2020 election.

As New England Floating Wind Farm Progresses, Industry Fights Misinformation

Offshore wind advocates try to rebut scientifically unsupported claims by fishermen and other opponents of deep ocean energy projects.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Crowdsourced Fact Checks on X Can’t Stop Election Misinformation

Elon Musk and many other users on the social platform have spread and reposted numerous falsehoods related to the Nov. 5 vote, even when the content violates X’s guidelines.

Business - Inc. - October 31

U.S. Spy Agencies Issue New Warning on Russia’s Election Misinformation Campaign

Three recent videos have sought to undermine confidence in the security of the vote.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Staff at U.S. Voting Machine Firms Prep for Doxxing, Misinformation and ‘Swatting’

In a highly polarized election season, employees of the companies that record ballot results get ready for intense harassment.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Georgia election officials fighting voting misinformation | 60 Minutes

Georgia election officials Brad Raffensperger and Gabriel Sterling were among the Republicans pushing back against claims of fraud in 2020. They’re still fighting against conspiracy theories.

Australia dumps plan for fines for social media giants enabling misinformation

World - Yahoo News - 19 hours ago

Trump’s return sends shivers through the anti-misinformation world

Vow to crack down on the ‘censorship cartel’ has researchers worried — and Big Tech is on notice

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

"Citizen" Bill Clinton

Former President Bill Clinton proudly wears the title of "citizen," which is also the title of his new book, "Citizen: My Life After the White House." He sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to ...

Offshore wind industry says 'misinformation' from foes is a strong headwind it must fight

The offshore wind energy industry says it needs to fight back against disinformation being spread by opponents of wind farms

Tech - ABC News - October 29

How X users can earn thousands from US election misinformation and AI images

The accounts are part of pro-Trump and pro-Harris networks sharing each other’s content multiple times a day.

Report says crowd-sourced fact checks on X fail to address flood of US election misinformation

X’s crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, isn’t addressing the flood of U.S. election misinformation on Elon Musk’s social media platform

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft Are Living in the Past

In recent weeks, Belichick and Kraft have presented themselves as a couple of needy and insecure men, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Bills' Miller practicing after ban, 'in a great spot'

Von Miller returned to Bills practice after his four-game ban for violating for the NFL's personal conduct policy, saying he's "happy all of that stuff is behind" him.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Bill Gates criticises Budget cut to overseas aid

Hidden in the Budget was a decision not to renew a Tory-era £2.5bn top-up to the UK's overseas aid budget.

Bills' Cooper, Benford sidelined with wrist injuries

Wide receiver Amari Cooper is inactive for the Bills' home game against the Dolphins as he deals with a wrist injury. Buffalo starting cornerback Christian Benford is also out with an injured wrist.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

'Incalculable' bill awaits Spain after historic floods

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions

The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

Bills' Cooper optimistic about returning vs. Chiefs

Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper expressed optimism about returning from a wrist injury to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

The Papers: 'Pray' for Davina and '£280 hike to bills'

Saturday's front pages feature a row over freedom of speech and a reported rise in household bills.

Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate

The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.

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