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Training journalists in the era of fake news
World

Training journalists in the era of fake news

As uncannily realistic “deep fake” videos proliferate online, including one recently retweeted by Donald Trump, journalism schools are scrambling to…
‘Vast’ far-right disinformation networks discovered in EU
World

‘Vast’ far-right disinformation networks discovered in EU

Fake news, fake quotes, and movie clips presented as proof of migrant misdeeds are only some of the tactics used…
Fake news rampant after Sri Lanka attacks despite social media ban
World

Fake news rampant after Sri Lanka attacks despite social media ban

Sri Lankan social networks saw a surge in fake news after the Easter suicide bombings a month ago despite an…
Pope issues new warning against fake news
World

Pope issues new warning against fake news

Pope Francis on Saturday urged journalists to desist from publishing fake news, saying it could cause harm, and instead “take…
Modi favorite as India’s incredible election begins
World

Modi favorite as India’s incredible election begins

The scion of the Gandhi dynasty told Indians that the country’s “soul” was at stake on Thursday, as millions braved…
Breaking the internet: new regulations imperil global network
Technology

Breaking the internet: new regulations imperil global network

Is the dream of one global internet still alive? Increasingly, moves by governments to filter and restrict content are threatening…
In India’s election, voters feed on false information
World

In India’s election, voters feed on false information

NEW DELHI (AP) — New Delhi shop owner Ram Shankar Rai spends at least two hours a day going through…
Facebook seeks tab to promote ‘high quality news’
Technology

Facebook seeks tab to promote ‘high quality news’

Facebook is working on a “news tab” that could be used to financially support “high quality and trustworthy” journalism, chief…
Robo-journalism gains traction in shifting media landscape
Technology

Robo-journalism gains traction in shifting media landscape

A text-generating “bot” nicknamed Tobi produced nearly 40,000 news stories about the results of the November 2018 elections in Switzerland…
Fake news claims deceased man will succeed Egypt’s Transport Minister
Egypt

Fake news claims deceased man will succeed Egypt’s Transport Minister

Prominent Egyptian and international media organizations have fallen victim to fake news on Sunday after a candidate named in a…
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