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Fact-Checking and Misinformation Detection

The importance of fact-checking and computational methods in detecting and exposing misinformation.

Fact-Checks

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Jan 13, 2026
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How do media outlets and social platforms amplify religious rumors about public figures, and what methods expose fabrications?

Religious rumors about public figures spread when news organizations’ framing incentives intersect with social platforms’ amplification mechanics and motivated communities, producing fast, emotionally...

Feb 3, 2026

How do viral social-media posts turn satire or jokes into perceived factual claims during breaking moments?

turn satire into perceived factual claims during breaking moments by exploiting the speed and decontextualization of feeds, psychological truth-defaults and partisan filters, and gaps in platform labe...