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Los Angeles Embraces Watch Duty App Amidst Wildfire Crisis and Misinformation Los Angeles, CA – As multiple wildfires rage across the Los Angeles region, fueled by relentless winds, residents are grappling not only with the immediate threat of the flames but also with a deluge of misinformation and conspiracy theories…
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Pro-Russian Disinformation Campaign Intensifies in France, Targeting Western Aid and President Zelenskyy KYIV – A sophisticated pro-Russian disinformation campaign is gaining traction in France, leveraging manipulative narratives to undermine Western support for Ukraine and discredit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to the Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. The campaign exploits French-language media channels, including the identified propaganda network "Pravda," to disseminate false narratives designed to erode public trust in the Western alliance and shift blame for the ongoing war onto Ukraine’s allies. This coordinated effort reflects a broader strategy by pro-Russian actors…
Meta Abandons Fact-Checking, Raising Concerns About Misinformation In a surprising move, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has announced the termination of its fact-checking program in the United States. This decision marks a significant shift in the company’s approach to content moderation and has sparked widespread concern about the potential ramifications for the fight against online misinformation. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, justified the move by claiming that fact-checking had led to excessive censorship and hindered free expression. He framed the decision as a return to the company’s roots and a response to a perceived cultural shift prioritizing…
