Phys.org13d
How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root
We are applying this knowledge to the study of online falsehoods. Though many rumors are false, some turn out to be true or ...
How rumors and lies hurt people trying to recover from disasters like Helene
Disinformation and misinformation runs rampant after disasters, but experts say the public can be a 'line of defense.' ...
SFGate16d
Misinformation is more than just bad facts: How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root
We are applying this knowledge to the study of online falsehoods. Though many rumors are false, some turn out to be true or partially true. Even when false, rumors can contain useful indications ...
Trump calls for probe into those who started ‘untrue’ rumors about selling Truth Social shares
President-elect Trump on Friday said talk that he would sell his shares in Truth Social was “untrue” and called for anyone ...
Chattanooga Times Free Press12d
Opinion: Misinformation is more than just bad facts
We are applying this knowledge to the study of online falsehoods. Though many rumors are false, some turn out to be true or ...