Tag: Rumors and Misinformation
Lies for Profit: Can Sandy Hook Parents Shut Alex Jones Down?
AUSTIN, Texas — When viral lies harm private people, are the courts their best refuge? A trial to…
2020 Election Deniers Seek Out Powerful Allies: County Sheriffs
LAS VEGAS — An influential network of conservative activists fixated on the idea that former President Donald J.…
Ties Between Alex Jones and Radio Network Show Economics of Misinformation
Ted Anderson, a precious metals seller, was hoping to rustle up some business for his gold and silver…
Elon Musk Responds to Twitter’s Lawsuit Over $44 Billion Deal
Elon Musk accused Twitter on Friday of deceiving him about its service, obfuscating facts and not notifying him…
As Faith Flags in U.S. Government, Many Voters Want to Upend the System
A majority of American voters across nearly all demographics and ideologies believe their system of government does not…
How Elon Musk Damaged Twitter and Left It Worse Off
SAN FRANCISCO — For years, Twitter was a runner-up social media company. It never grew to the size…
The Fight Over Truth Also Has a Red State-Blue State Divide
To fight disinformation, California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would force social media companies to divulge their…
Disinformation Has Become Another Untouchable Problem in Washington
WASHINGTON — The memo that reached the top of the Department of Homeland Security in September could not…
The Perils of Slow Vote-Counting and Delayed Election Results
What happens when Election Day lasts for weeks?The short, glib answer to that question is that Jan. 6…
The Leader of the QAnon Conspiracy Theory Returns
After more than a year of silence, the mysterious figure behind the QAnon conspiracy theory has reappeared.The figure,…
As Midterms Loom, Mark Zuckerberg Shifts Focus Away From Elections
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, made securing the 2020 U.S. election a top priority. He met regularly with…
Many Russian Cyberattacks Failed in First Months of Ukraine War, Study Says
WASHINGTON — A new examination of how Russia used its cybercapabilities in the first months of the war…