misinformation

Online Misinformation Targeting Women on the Rise, Putting Health at Risk: Doctors Concerned About Alternative Treatments

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Cardiff, Wales – Women’s health is under threat from a surge in unproven alternative treatments promoted online as the National Health Service (NHS) struggles to meet growing demands, according to healthcare professionals and activists. The proliferation of unreliable alternative therapies online poses a danger as some treatments may interfere with prescribed medications or obscure underlying health issues. Former breast surgeon Liz O’Riordan, who battled breast cancer three times, expressed shock at the misinformation her patients …

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Bird Flu Experts Expose Shocking Truth about Misinformation Spread in US!

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New York, NY – As the world grapples with the resurgence of avian flu, experts are warning about the dangers of misinformation spreading alongside the virus. The recent outbreaks have raised concerns among health officials and scientists about the potential impact on both public health and the global economy. In the United States, efforts to combat the spread of bird flu have been met with challenges, including the dissemination of false information about the disease. …

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Supreme Court: Justices Question Biden Admin’s Social Media Misinformation Crackdown: Click to See Details!

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Washington, DC — The Supreme Court is currently deliberating a case that examines the boundaries of government influence on social media platforms in combating misinformation. The case, Murthy v. Missouri, originated from the Biden administration’s early efforts to urge social media platforms to remove posts spreading false information about the pandemic and the 2020 presidential election. A U.S. district court judge previously ruled that White House officials and federal agencies had overstepped the First Amendment …

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Air Canada Loses Lawsuit Over AI Chatbot Misinformation – What This Means for Other Companies

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Vancouver, Canada – Air Canada’s use of AI-powered chatbot technology has landed the airline in legal trouble after a customer received incorrect information about a refund for his airfare. The incident, which took place in 2022, involved customer Jake Moffatt and the airline’s chatbot, leading to a civil court case that has far-reaching implications for the use of AI in customer service. Moffatt sought information from the chatbot on how to qualify for bereavement fare …

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“Deepfakes” Take Center Stage: Major Big Tech Companies, including Microsoft, Google, and Meta, sign accord to combat Election Misinformation as AI-generated content poses serious threats to global elections

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San Francisco, California – Several major tech companies and startups have recently signed an accord to combat AI-generated election misinformation. The signatories include Microsoft, Meta, Google, Amazon, IBM, Adobe, and chip designer Arm, as well as AI startups OpenAI, Anthropic, and Stability AI, and social media companies like Snap, TikTok, and X. The tech industry is gearing up for a year of elections across more than 40 countries, affecting over 4 billion people. With the …

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Wellness Influencers Spread Misinformation About Hawaii Wildfires: The Alarming Truth Revealed

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Lahaina, Hawaii – When a devastating wildfire tore through Maui last August, it left a whole town reduced to ashes and claimed more than 100 lives. The catastrophe was labeled as the “largest natural disaster in state history.” However, amidst the aftermath, some influencers on Instagram began spreading conspiracy theories without evidence, suggesting that the fires were intentionally caused by the government. Wellness influencers with large followings, such as @truth_crunchy_mama and @drmercola, propagated unfounded claims …

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