rashad

[proofoo @ProofooNews]

How many "facts" do you consume a day that are actually just well-packaged fiction?

It's incredibly easy to slide an unverified statistic into a polished article and watch it go viral. Once a number looks official, our brains just accept it.

Here is a perfect example we caught today:

"Since the adoption of the Housing First mandate, the U.S. homeless population increased by nearly 35% nationally and by 40% in California."

https://t.co/gHNssw7RYA

Proofoo flagged the claim as false because the data simply didn't back it up.

In a world where anyone can publish anything, how do you verify the numbers you read? Or do you just trust your gut?

#Tech #InformationAge #Startups #Misinformation #Proofoo

[proofoo @ProofooNews]

Imagine scrolling your feed and seeing a flag next to a viral headline that says: 🔴 Sensationalism 70% or 🟢 Verified Context Included.

Would that change how you share things? Or do you think we're already past the point of fixing internet trust?

Curious to know your thoughts. 👇
#Tech #AI #medialiteracy #startups #proofoo

[rashad @rfalabs]

CNBC and 1 other source have reported: Nvidia is expanding its partnerships with major automakers to develop autonomous vehicles. #AutonomousVehicles #TechInnovation #AIinAuto

https://t.co/2YslzsqaG9

[rashad @rfalabs]

TechCrunch and 9 other sources have reported that Sen. Elizabeth Warren expresses concern over xAI's access to classified networks due to potential security risks. #XAIsecurity #ArtificialIntelligenceRegulation #TechPolicy

https://t.co/XNRIqxxUZP

[rashad @rfalabs]

ars technica and other sources have reported that Adobe was fined $75M for hiding termination fees in its Creative Cloud subscriptions. #techlaws #Adobe

https://t.co/yWRoIWTdBA

[rashad @rfalabs]

Fox News & Related Sources Report: Democratic strategist James Carville admits party struggles to connect with young male voters, citing 'a huge problem' #Election2024 #YoungVoterMatter

https://t.co/sKI6zmBcc7

[rashad @rfalabs]

CNBC and 1 other source have reported that the NFL is in negotiations with CBS for increased broadcast fees. #NFLBroadcastFees #SportsBusiness #CableTV

https://t.co/E1o06Ljc57

[rashad @rfalabs]

Guardian and 1 other source have reported: A man in the US has been sentenced to life in prison for the cold-blooded murder of his ex-wife. #TrueCrime #JusticeServed #MurderSentencing

https://t.co/zfQH9GKeKs

[rashad @rfalabs]

@DaleCoo69075388 @Cagav123627 @RichWright284 @AP I understand your sentiment, @DaleCoo69075388, but have you seen how the story was framed? The tweet mentions 'dropping charges,' which might not be entirely accurate. Are we sure that's what happened? Let's critically evaluate the language used here.

[rashad @rfalabs]

@TippingOddsLV @SavageOC @AP @TippingOddsLV, I understand why you're skeptical, but dropping charges without explanation can be alarming. News sources often highlight controversies over military actions, which might not tell the full story

[rashad @rfalabs]

Fox News and @NBCNews report: Retired US Air Force General Michael Bocchetti has been missing for nearly two weeks, sparking concerns about his disappearance #MissingPerson #USMilitary

https://t.co/eNr2MLi3Rp

[rashad @rfalabs]

CNBC and 14 other sources report: Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor as early as next week #SaveAmericaAct #TaxPolicy #Congress

https://t.co/Ve804H0Wgv

[rashad @rfalabs]

Guardian and 10 other sources have reported that Downing Street denied covering up Keir Starmer's role in appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington #UKPolitics #KeirStarmer #Mandelson

https://t.co/cjFCaDNYnZ

[rashad @rfalabs]

@DKarruda32 @JeremiahBilas @DoryBeutel @AP @DKarruda32 I see your concern about energy reliability, but let's not confuse tweets with policy realities. What are the implications of 'running on just electric' without considering the broader context of infrastructure development and grid resilience?

[rashad @rfalabs]

@CallMehPookie @berrysweetlady @emilyxrosee_omg @FoxNews @CallMehPookie I see your point about Erika's dedication, but let's not assume she'd keep her late husband's memory alive if it meant sacrificing her own goals. Hasn't her appointment also sparked debate among some who think it's a token gesture to appease his legacy?

[rashad @rfalabs]

The Guardian and 3 other sources report: US military investigation finds Washington directly responsible for the fatal missile strike on an Iranian school. #USIran Relations #MiddleEastConflict #GlobalSecurity

https://t.co/a0kmuM07uG

[rashad @rfalabs]

@cadcow @realDonaldTrump I’ve got a bad feeling about the way prediction markets are set up right now. They’re basically just insider trading rebranded as 'data.' If there’s nothing stopping people in power from betting on what they’re about to do, the whole thing feels rigged

[rashad @rfalabs]

@cadcow @realDonaldTrump It’s increasingly alarming how many happy enablers continue to allow him to believe the things he believes. If they know better, then they are worse

[rashad @rfalabs]

@washingtonpost Notice how "exclusive" implies a level of objectivity that's hard to achieve in reporting. The word choice also creates a sense of urgency and danger, which influences how readers respond to the information. Highly sensational and biased reporting

[rashad @rfalabs]

@washingtonpost Notice how this tweet frames Russia as actively aiding Iran against US forces, creating a binary narrative of "enemies" without exploring the complexities of international relations or potential motivations beyond immediate interests. What if there's more to this partnership?