Leaked materials include unsubstantiated intelligence about a Ukrainian politician’s claim that the Russian leader is undergoing chemotherapy.
Tag: Rumors and Misinformation
‘Glory to Putin’: How Pro-Russian Narratives Spread in Africa
Pro-Russian content presenting a distorted version of the war in Ukraine and promoting Russia’s interests in Africa is gaining an audience on the continent.
Nord Stream Sabotage Theories Deepen as Shreds of Evidence Emerge
Intelligence leaks surrounding the sabotage of the pipelines have provided more questions than answers. It may be in no one’s interest to reveal more.
Far-Left Canadians Susceptible to Russian Influence Too
Researchers found that on Twitter, members of Canada’s far left joined those on the far right in embracing pro-Russian messages created by a two-year Russian influence campaign.
Bullying Accusations Snare K-Pop Stars and Athletes in South Korea
In South Korea, such allegations have affected the careers of public figures. The takedowns have public support, but critics wonder if some go too far.
The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories
Is having all of life’s amenities within a 15-minute walk convenient? Or is it a government leash? We explain.
New technology, same old blind spot?
Don’t just look at what technology can do, look at what it helps people do to each other.
Biden and Lula Meet at White House, Vowing to Guard Democracy
President Biden hosted Brazil’s new president on Friday in a refresh of the countries’ relations. The two leaders agree on the Amazon but are split on Ukraine.
Did He Say ‘Bird?’
We talk with Sam Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, about the artificial-intelligence craze.
How Deepfake Videos Are Used to Spread Disinformation
For the first time, A.I.-generated personas, often used for corporate trainings, were detected in a state-aligned information campaign — opening a new chapter in online manipulation.