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The Year Of Super Powers, Both Good And Bad

Dec 27, 2023 - mediapost.com
NewsGuard's AI Tracking Center has identified 614 websites posing as authentic news and information outlets, a significant increase from the 49 it began tracking in May. These sites are using AI to create realistic-looking content to spread false or polarizing narratives, causing confusion and distrust. The misinformation is being spread in 15 languages, exacerbating information discord globally. However, NewsGuard has also identified trustworthy news and information sites, which it describes as "unsung heroes."

The article also provides examples of misinformation spread by these sites, such as a false claim about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's psychiatrist and a hoax story shared by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. It also highlights lesser-known trustworthy news sites and podcasts, including Scimex.org, Platformer.news, RetractionWatch.com, DailyYonder.com, On3.com, Advisory Opinions, Drilled, and Manifest Space with Morgan Brennan.

Key takeaways:

  • NewsGuard's AI Tracking Center has identified 614 websites portraying themselves as authentic news and information outlets, up from just 49 when it began tracking them in May 2023.
  • These sites are disseminating misinformation in 15 languages, which is compounding information discord globally, as well as domestically.
  • NewsGuard has also identified lesser-known trustworthy news and information sites it describes as "unsung heroes."
  • Some of the websites flagged by NewsGuard for spreading misinformation include GlobalVillageSpace.com and Dunning-Kruger-Times.com.
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