America has a misinformation problem. It's in our news feeds, on our social media timelines, and at our kitchen tables. It's driving wedges between friends and family—and sharp political divides. UC ...

On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to ...

There's nothing worse than hearing false assumptions being made about your character. False accusations can cause anyone to pull out their hair from frustration. It's never kind hearing someone try ...

On this week’s Galaxy Brain episode, Charlie Warzel is joined by New York Times technology reporter Tiffany Hsu to discuss the rise of AI influencers—synthetic avatars, often indistinguishable from ...

Picture the Monopoly Man. Is he wearing a top hat? How about a monocle? The first is true, but if you imagined the board game mascot with fancy eyewear, you have experienced a false memory. False ...

Majorities in 24 of the 25 countries surveyed see the spread of false information online as a major threat. Only in Israel do fewer than half of adults (43%) hold this view. An additional 27% of ...