misinformation

'It is forbidden for any individual to publish or circulate medical information or guidance which is false'

Facebook has taken an uncharacteristically aggressive stance on false coronavirus posts

The UN chief called on social media companies to do more to root out harmful and bogus claims about COVID-19

Local authorities have already fined hundreds of people for posting what they described as “fake news” about the virus

NHS England’s Stephen Powis said the 5G conspiracy was fake news with no scientific backing

Brazilian President Bolsonaro posted a video online of a market supposedly hit by shortages caused by coronavirus

The deadly outbreak has already been accompanied by online misinformation

Facebook and Instagram removed videos of Brazilian president as they spread misinformation about the coronavirus

So far, AFP has debunked almost 200 rumors and myths, but experts say stronger action from tech companies is needed

A man in the US died after taking a form of chloroquine believing it would protect against the coronavirus

Hoaxes have spread widely online, promoted by conspiracy theorists and exacerbated by a dearth of information

A researcher at Oxford University said misinformation could hamper efforts to control spread of the coronavirus

WhatsApp has also donated $1m to the International Fact-Checking Network to debunk coronavirus rumours

Amidst the necessary information, several unreliable sources are spreading fake news increasing the panic

YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter warned that more videos and other content could be removed for policy violations

Facebook post wrongly suggests if you can hold your breath for more than 10 seconds easily you don't have COVID-19

Link to a survey on an official campaign website and then to a page asking for donations

Users who search for posts on the virus on Facebook would now see a pop-up

Increasing regulatory scrutiny over the type of content posted

Google, Facebook, and other platforms are struggling to keep ahead of scammers

Controversial legislation gives authorities the power to order corrections be placed next to posts they deem false

Telling viewers an incorrect voting date, or content that makes false claims related to a candidate’s eligibility

Fact-checking initiative PolitiFact said misinformation about the virus online included hoaxes about its source

The world’s largest social network had since taken effective action to reduce the spread of fake news

Online misinformation was challenged in court for the first time

Foreign affairs and defence analysts say seeds of failure were planted at the very inception of the 19-year conflict

Policy on paid political advertisements has flaws that allow the spread of false information

Populism greatest threat to free speech in our times, says DW head

The social media giant has come under fire over its policy of exempting ads run by politicians from fact-checking

Feedback, fact-checking can curb the spread of fake news, say speakers at LLF

Posting false information is not banned on any of Facebook’s suite of social media services

The blaze erupted in the UNESCO world heritage landmark in the French capital

Lack of verification enables further spread of fake news stories

Young press program teaches Brazilian students to combat misinformation

Mansoor was convicted of attempting to harm his country's relations with its neighbours by spreading misinformation

We no longer live in the Stasi or KGB age. We live in the age of Facebook

In the game, they choose polarising falsehoods to publish, cultivate an army of Twitter bots