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triplecheck gives people the tools to ensure factual and trustworthy information is shared online #disinformation. @tripl3check (threads)

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Think you’ve seen misinformation? 👀👀👀

Help keep it off your friends’ feeds by triplechecking before you share.

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Ahead of the parliamentary election in Armenia, groups associated with the Kremlin and Russian intelligence launched misinformation campaigns attacking Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The campaigns falsely accused Pashinyan of conspiracy to attack Russia. https://t.co/e4imMuM9xK

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A new study on AI in health and medicine finds that almost half of the responses to questions regarding cancer, vaccines, stem cells, nutrition, and athletic performance were inaccurate. https://t.co/xMBVLkOZMH

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A new cybersecurity report finds that hackers and state-linked foreign actors are increasingly turning to misinformation campaigns to influence voters rather than directly targeting election infrastructure. https://t.co/ZAsEwZY24P

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Rumors and misinformation are intensifying the Ebola crisis in the DRC. Distrust and false information have led to violent attacks on hospitals and the escape of patients, leading to detrimental health implications within the community. https://t.co/BoFNGPkM0b

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Ahead of election season, OpenAI is strengthening its ability to fight #misinformation. Campaigns are increasingly turning towards AI chatbots for quick-access information. However, AI bots can be especially susceptible to manipulation and hallucination.
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Misinformation spread online has led to widespread vaccine hesitancy. States like Kentucky risk seeing a resurgence in previously eliminated diseases like measles.
For medical advice, always consult trusted sources.
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According to a BBC report, AI chatbots like Google’s AI overview can be easily manipulated to spread misinformation. Before relying on AI, make sure the information is verified by trusted sources.

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40% of US adults get their health information from social media and podcasts. Be cautious of posts that speak with absolute certainty, and look for accounts that draw on verified, trustworthy information.
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Before you share that viral post, ask 3 questions: Who’s behind it? What evidence backs it up? And what do other trusted sources say?
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As misinformation continues to erode public trust in elections, Illinois county clerks from both parties are stepping up with transparency, voter education, and stronger security measures to protect democracy.
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The Covid-19 pandemic created an ecosystem of health misinformation influencers. Now, with Hantavirus, they are using the same tactics. Always seek health information from reliable sources and fact-check before you take advice from social media.

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As hurricane season ramps up, misinformation can spread just as fast as the storms themselves. This piece highlights how the National Hurricane Center is working to combat false information and keep communities safe: https://t.co/Y3nctdIO6f

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In the digital age, misinformation and disinformation can spread quickly through emotionally charged content and AI-generated posts. It’s important to always check your sources before spreading news.

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Misinformation about the viral characteristics of the Hantavirus is fueling misguided fears of another pandemic. Always consult reliable health authorities for information on diseases.
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As states begin holding elections this summer, watch out for #misinformation. Always go to a trusted source, such as official state, city or county websites, for your information.

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, rumors of a fake disease spread through social media and local news, leading to an outbreak of misinformation-related violence.

The spread of misinformation has real-world consequences. Know before you share.

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Common health misinformation tactics:

• “Natural = safe”
• False choices (“vaccines OR healthy diet” instead of both)
• Distracting from evidence by questioning motives
• Oversimplifying complex issues as “common sense”
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A rise in “weather influencers” has sparked concerns about the spread of false or misleading information. Weather #misinformation can affect climate preparedness, with deadly consequences. Always check your sources.

Read more: https://t.co/6hZhUCZlyh

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Over a third of people believe false claims about electric vehicles—like “they catch fire more often” or “they’re worse for the environment.”

What’s more surprising? Even some EV owners believe these myths.

Read more: https://t.co/0zQRevgleY

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New data from the American Academy of Dermatology reveals misinformation drives adults to cut back or stop using sunscreen. More than 16 million adults report reducing or stopping sunscreen use because of online claims.
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