On platforms such as Telegram and 4chan, racist memes and posts about Asian-Americans have created fear and dehumanization.
Tag: Rumors and Misinformation
Putin Authorized Russian Interference in 2020 Election, Report Says
The assessment was the intelligence community’s most comprehensive look at foreign efforts to interfere in the election.
AstraZeneca Blood Clot Fears Are Tamped Down but Slow Vaccines in Europe
The suspension impedes Europe’s already troubled vaccination campaign amid a third coronavirus wave. Europe’s top drug regulator said there was no sign that the shot had caused dangerous side effects.
Deepfake Videos of Eerie Tom Cruise Revive Debate
A tool that allows old photographs to be animated, and viral videos of a Tom Cruise impersonation, shined new light on digital impersonations.
Clubhouse, a Tiny Audio Chat App, Breaks Through
The 11-month-old app has exploded in popularity, even as it grapples with harassment, misinformation and privacy issues.
Clubhouse, a Tiny Audio Chat App, Breaks Through
The 11-month-old app has exploded in popularity, even as it grapples with harassment, misinformation and privacy issues.
Australia’s ‘Rebel Reverend’ Goes Viral With Barbed Liberal Messages
The Rev. Rod Bower became a national sensation with pugnacious political signs shared by millions over social media. Now he’s questioning the internet dynamics that made him famous.
Protesters Rally Across Myanmar, Defying Coup and Risking Crackdown
Hundreds of thousands of people marched in cities and towns nationwide nearly a week after the military took back power. It has met demonstrations with deadly force in the past.
India’s Response to Farmer Protests Stirs Fears of Modi’s Power
Critics say Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approach to dissent increasingly involves stifling dissenting voices, blocking the internet and cracking down on journalists.
Are Private Messaging Apps the Next Misinformation Hot Spot?
Telegram and Signal, the encrypted services that keep conversations confidential, are increasingly popular. Our tech columnists discuss whether this could get ugly.