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Science & Technology

Facebook’s content moderation ‘happens too late,’ says new Northeastern research

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Health

Are seed oils bad for you? Moderation is the key, Northeastern experts say

by Alena Kuzub
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Science & Technology

Apple’s missteps highlight risks of AI producing automated headlines, Northeastern researcher says

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by Patrick Daly
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Science & Technology

Systemic solutions urged to counter spread of science misinformation in new report co-authored by Northeastern professor

by Alena Kuzub
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Society & Culture

Misinformation spread differently than most content on Facebook during the 2020 election, Northeastern research finds

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by Cyrus Moulton
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World & National News

What is mob mentality? Experts explain how it’s contributing to the UK protests and riots

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by Patrick Daly
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Society & Culture

Banning Twitter users reduced misinformation and improved discourse after Jan. 6, Northeastern research suggests

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by Cesareo Contreras
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Society & Culture

Online disinformation and misinformation must force reporters to ‘prove’ the truth, says veteran news editor 

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by Cesareo Contreras
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Society & Culture

Who believes ‘fake news’? Regardless of age and politics, people who endorse lies are aware they could be made up, research says

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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World & National News

Experts on disinformation talk Israel-Hamas: It’s a ‘toxic stew of an information environment’

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by Tanner Stening
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World & National News

Democrats and Republicans consume very different news content on Facebook, researcher says

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by Cyrus Moulton
Society & Culture

Are you more likely to believe misinformation about Ukraine or COVID-19?

by Molly Callahan