This summer, the Stanford Internet Observatory announced it will end its work researching online misinformation after years of legal attacks, targeting its funding. This is just one casualty in the growing movement to silence those trying to raise the alarm about online misinfo as Nina Jankowicz explains to Hari. watch video on watch page
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This week anti-government protestors in Bangladesh successfully forced out Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after over 15 years of holding power. Didn't hear about it? It may not be your fault, there are a variety of reasons why some stories make your feed and others don't. watch video on watch page
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Neat guide on how to spot fake images this election season (hint, always count the number of fingers you see in a picture.)
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/07/29/how-tâŚ
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Khalil Greene, the Gen Z Historian, from our most recent episode on how content filters alter language online. Check it out in our Season 4 playlist! watch video on watch page
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Remember when a đ was just a piece of fruit? Check out our latest episode to learn how automated content moderation is forcing creators to adopt an entirely new language to share their content.
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Got 2 minutes to test your susceptibility for misnformation? Check out the University of Cambridge's MIST Quiz and let us know how you did in the comments below. yourmist.streamlit.app/
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Have you ever been scammed?
No shame if you have.
Last year alone, Americans were swindled to the tune of over $10 billion. Scams are affecting everyone from Gen Alpha to the elderly. Check out this week's episode for some practical knowledge on how to avoid getting duped and, as always, how to stay safe online.
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Researchers from MIT and Stanford teamed up on a study that used a browser extension to help combat misinformation online. The catchâit was up to the users to flag what content counted as misinfo. Read more: news.mit.edu/2024/new-tool-trustnet-empowers-usersâŚ
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A recommended read from our producers: âPink Slime Journalismâ and a history of media manipulation in America by Stuart Anderson Davis for the Columbia Journalism Review. www.cjr.org/tow_center/pink-slime-journalism-and-aâŚ
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So what exactly is pink slime journalism? Annie Aguiar over at the Poynter Institute put together an amazing webcomic that explains just that. Read the full post at: www.poynter.org/fact-checking/media-literacy/2023/âŚ
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Take on Fake debunks claims youâve seen or shared online to show you how to stay informed. Host Hari Sreenivasan follows the Internet rabbit hole of misinformation, reading beyond a single headline to find credible sources to uncover the truth.