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Archived 6 years ago from London Review of Books
James Meek · Red Pill, Blue Pill · LRB 22 October 2020

In the spring​ of 2020, while the world stayed indoors to suppress Covid-19, arsonists attacked mobile phone masts in Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. They set fire to nearly a hundred masts in the UK, or tried to; …

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COVID-19

Archived 6 years ago from Antelope Valley Press
Facebook bans anti-vax ads, not posts | Around The State

OAKLAND (AP) — Facebook says it will ban ads on its platform that discourage vaccinations — with an exception carved out for advocacy ads about government vaccine policies. The company already bans ads about vaccine “hoaxes,” such as the false idea that vaccinations cause autism. The latest policy …

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Conspiracy

Archived 6 years ago from The New York Times
Now Circulating on Social Media: 4 Election Falsehoods

Falsehoods about election interference are swirling online, stoking calls for violence on Election Day. The rumors touch on everything from ballot boxes to how the “deep state” — a so-called secret cabal of elites — is involved. The misinformation is worrying researchers who track such content, and …

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Conspiracy

Archived 6 years ago from The New York Times
Disinformation on Ballot Boxes and More Are Circulating on Social Media

Falsehoods about election interference are swirling online, stoking calls for violence on Election Day. The rumors touch on everything from ballot boxes to how the “deep state” — a so-called secret cabal of elites — is involved. The misinformation is worrying researchers who track such content, and …

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QAnon

Archived 6 years ago from Morning Consult
1 in 4 Social Media Users Say QAnon Conspiracy Theories Are at Least Somewhat Accurate

October 14, 2020 at 6:00 am ET 12% of social media users say they have positively engaged with or posted about QAnon material. Among various types of objectionable content, conspiracy theories drew the smallest share of social media users (47%) who agreed with that such content should be removed …

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COVID-19

Archived 6 years ago from CNET
YouTube bans misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines

YouTube updates its COVID-19 misinformation policies. Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. YouTube on Wednesday updated its policy on COVID-19 misinformation, banning false claims about vaccinations for the respiratory …

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COVID-19

Archived 6 years ago from Variety
YouTube Bans COVID-19 Vaccine Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

YouTube is cracking down on misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines, announcing a ban on videos that include claims about coronavirus vaccinations that contradict information from health authorities. Specifically, the video giant said it will remove any videos claiming COVID vaccines will kill …

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COVID-19

Archived 6 years ago from The Mercury News
Facebook bans anti-vaccination ads but not antivax posts

By BARBARA ORTUTAY | The Associated Press OAKLAND — Facebook says it will ban ads on its platform that discourage vaccinations — with an exception carved out for advocacy ads about government vaccine policies. The company already bans ads about vaccine “hoaxes,” such as the false idea that …

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5G

Archived 5 years ago from The Independent
5G iPhone: Why do conspiracy theories about coronavirus plague new phone technology?

The development of 5G began less than a year after Steve Jobs unveiled the first ever iPhone, yet it has taken until now for the next-generation network to make its way onto an Apple phone. The launch of four new 5G iPhone 12 models means that every major smartphone maker now supports the …

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COVID-19

Archived 6 years ago from AdExchanger
Facebook Bans Anti-Vax Ads; Ecom Is Growing At Hyper Speed

Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. Anti Anti-Vaxxers Today in Facebook ad ban news: Facebook will bar ads that discourage users from getting vaccinated, the company said Tuesday. The move is part of a larger new flu vaccine information campaign launching …

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