In a world where misinformation spreads faster than fact, a new study is offering insight into why so many people fall for fake news, even when they suspect it's false. Researchers from Georgia ...

Government outlines measures to combat fake news and AI-driven misinformation Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has outlined the government’s plans to combat misinformation, ...

Brian Stelter, CNN's chief media analyst, recently tweeted that “fact-check” had become a dirty word. Stelter’s assessment followed Meta’s announcement that it would scrap its fact-checking ...

Fake news isn't just a problem for politics—it's also wreaking havoc on financial markets. A new study reveals how deceptive information is being used to manipulate stock prices, causing real ...

In the ambitious pursuit to tackle the harms from false content on social media and news websites, data scientists are getting creative. The next level AI tools will personalise detection of false ...

In recent years, the spread of fake news—particularly in the health domain—has become a significant concern. Misinformation about medical treatments, vaccines, and diseases often circulates rapidly on ...