Misinformation

The U.N. is working on a new code of conduct that helps regulate the spread of mis- and disinformation, particularly on social media.

UN officials looking to crack down on spread of online disinformation

Searches for unbiased news sources spike during elections as voters try to cut through the partisan noise. Enter the Media Bias Chart.

Americans say media bias divides the nation. This chart shows most polarizing.

An artificial intelligence advisor for the United Nations says deepfake technology usage in elections is "the greatest threat to democracy."

UN adviser on AI: Deepfake tech is ‘greatest threat to democracy’

X , the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is making its own preparations ahead of the election cycle.

X expands team that polices misinformation ahead of 2024 election

There is a debate taking place over a “pandemic treaty” and its surveillance policy proposed by the World Health Organization.

WHO proposes pandemic treaty, faces backlash over surveillance policy

Major tech platforms, including YouTube and Meta, are revising their misinformation policies ahead of the 2024 elections.

Big Tech rolls back misinformation rules ahead of 2024 elections

A NewsGuard report identified 49 news and information websites in seven languages that appear to have content generated by AI.

AI chatbots behind news articles pose risk for misinformation

Millions of Twitter users saw fabricated AI-generated images of Donald Trump getting arrested and dragged away by police.

Fake AI-generated photos of Trump’s arrest circulate online

New procurement documents show the United States Special Operations Command wants to start using deepfakes in enemy propaganda campaigns.

US Special Operations Command could use deepfakes soon

The Biden administration wants to see at least half a million electric vehicle chargers on U.S. roads by 2030.

Morning rundown: New EV charging initiatives; MSU victims identified