Generating Misinformation
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Virus-killing lemon juice and vaccine impotency: The dangers of the misinformation pandemic
Unchecked social media forwards and false information builds distrust and affects public behaviour.
Samragni Dagupta & Akhil Chirravuri
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Fake news generated by artificial intelligence can be convincing enough to trick even experts
The results of a new study could set off an AI arms race between misinformation generators and detectors.
Priyanka Ranade, The Conversation, Anupam Joshi, The Conversation & Tim Finin, The Conversation
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Instead of blaming the producers of vaccine misinformation, we should help its consumers
A study shows that most health misinformation online comes from real people and not bots.
Adam Dunn, The Conversation
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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Manipur student protests: Can the CM tide over growing Meitei anger?
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India at Asian Games, Oct 2 live blog: Sojan wins silver in long jump; Parul, Priti win 3000SC medal
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Bihar caste survey shows OBCs, EBCs comprise over 63% of population
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In the heart of Delhi, authorities take bulldozers to Muslim shrines with little warning
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Trump’s lies about fraud in the US election highlight the dangers of disinformation in a democracy
Even after Joe Biden takes office, millions of Republican supporters will continue to believe the election was illegitimate.
Chris Tenove, The Conversation & Spencer McKay, The Conversation
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Educated Indians are more wary of technology’s role in spreading fake news, finds study
However, those with higher education levels also acknowledge the benefits of technology.
Aria Thaker, qz.com
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India's power crisis is being caused by coal shortage, right? Not exactly
Tata and Adani power plants have stopped generating power after their tariff-hike requests were blocked.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Watch: Students drum on desk and pencil box in classroom to create catchy beats
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Watch: Stunning scenes from U2 concert at new venue that uses immersive floor-to-ceiling visuals
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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Watch: Massive traffic jam on road leading to Nandi Hills in Karnataka
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Watch: Emotional support alligator denied entry to baseball game, gets support from fans