Trump was warned Giuliani was target of Russian disinformation campaign
Robert O'Brien warned the president of the Russian disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Joe Biden.
Disinformation
Black scholars band together to fight "cultural disinformation"
The NBCIT will use crowdsourcing and webinars to combat online spread of false information targeting Black voters.
Twitter suspends fake accounts claiming to be Black Trump fans
Several dozen "bot" accounts managed to reach more than 250,000 people in a short timespan, a researcher said.
2020 election a "test for democracy"
Disputed claims about mail-in ballots, online disinformation, and comments from President Trump raising doubts about the election are just a few examples creating mistrust in the American electorate. The Boston Globe recently chronicled how these elements are combining to test democracy in the U.S. Liz Goodwin, deputy bureau chief in Washington for the Boston Globe, co-wrote the story and joined CBSN to discuss.
Gen Z may be less susceptible to misinformation
Generation Z may be better at identifying and avoiding misinformation than older generations are, according to new data. Axios political reporter Stef Kight, who looked into those numbers, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Trump tweets doctored video of Biden, prompting flag by Twitter
The doctored video retweeted by Mr. Trump has been viewed more than 2.6 million times.
Twitter launches election hub to fight disinformation
The new resource is being released with under 50 days to go before Election Day.
Former FBI agent on Trump's vulnerabilities
Former FBI deputy assistant director Peter Strzok says he and others are aware of classified information that could hurt the 2020 Trump campaign if it became public. Strzok led the FBI's 2016 investigation into Russian election interference before he was ousted. His new book, "Compromised: Counterintelligence and the Threat of Donald J. Trump" details his time at the FBI and his concerns about what the U.S. currently faces. He joined CBSN to discuss.
Mark Zuckerberg on how Facebook will combat election interference
"We're going to take this seriously and make sure that people aren't declaring victory and saying that any kind of ongoing counting of votes is evidence of a rigged election or anything like that," Zuckerberg said.
DHS withheld intel report on Russia questioning Biden's health
DHS withheld publication of a July bulletin warning law enforcement agencies that Russia may try to denigrate Biden's health.
How to detect misinformation and disinformation
QAnon, a baseless pro-Trump conspiracy theory is spreading both misinformation and disinformation online about the coronavirus pandemic and a number of other topics. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano on "Red & Blue" to discuss the difference between the two terms and why it's significant.
Facebook announces new resource to aid mail voting, limit disinformation
Facebook is focusing on election misinformation threats involving efforts to suppress turnout, the release of misleading information during vote counting, and potential hack-and-leak scenarios.
"It's easy for anyone" to spread disinformation, expert warns
The U.S. needs a "joined-up government response" to disinformation, author Nina Jankowicz said.
Misinformation surges online amid protests
Bad actors have taken advantage of protests over the death of George Floyd, sometimes provoking violence or spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation on social media. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
Facebook targets spread of disinformation
Facebook announced Wednesday that it had removed dozens of fake accounts linked to a coordinated effort to manipulate people on social media. The company said it had uncovered disinformation campaigns in Russia, Iran and Myanmar. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with details.
Russia's evolving disinformation campaign
U.S. officials have warned that Russian interference remains an active threat for the 2020 presidential election. Since Russia's attempts to influence the 2016 race, social media sites like Facebook, Google and Twitter have put safeguards in place. But a new report from a professor at the University of Wisconsin shows Moscow's disinformation tactics have evolved. CBS News contributor and editor-in-chief of Wired, Nick Thompson, joined CBSN with details.
Obama letter said GOP supports "Russian disinformation campaign"
The letter said GOP senators were trying "to shift the blame for Russian interference in the 2016 election to Ukraine."
Vaccine skeptics already casting doubt on one for COVID-19
Global health experts fear naysayers' misinformation could hinder efforts to stop the coronavirus once a vaccine is developed
Combating coronavirus disinformation
Tech companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter are working to curb the spread of false information online regarding COVID-19, but they have come under fire for some of the messages spread on their platforms. Some of the activity appears to originate from China. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
Amid outbreak, China shifts to use "Russian-style" disinformation tactics
Official Chinese accounts adopted a "more confrontational posture" in messaging on COVID-19, beginning in late February and March, as cases were confirmed across Europe and within the U.S.
Facebook to prohibit deceptive ads about coronavirus
Social media platform says it'll stop companies from touting so-called cures or preventions for the deadly disease.
Instagram could be biggest target for 2020 disinformation
A new NYU study says Instagram is an "ideal venue" for spreading false information in the next presidential race
Hong Kong protests: Social media sites crack down on "deceptive" accounts
Twitter and Facebook announce removal of profiles linked to Chinese "state-backed information operation"
UK announces world's first "online harms" czar
Internet giants could face enormous fines, and execs could be found personally liable, if they don't crack down on disinformation, content that's harmful to children, and posts associated with terrorism or gangs
Census Bureau prepares for disinformation campaigns before 2020 count
Wary of the false news campaigns that plagued the 2016 election, the Census is asking big tech for help
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