Recent reports have raised concerns about the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in spreading misinformation, particularly during election seasons. A significant number of Americans,
Yung Bleu is calling cap on recent reports about his misdemeanor battery arrest last week. The Mobile, Alabama rapper took to his Instagram stories to
News of the assault on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett swept through social media as a viral storm. According to Smollett, he was assaulted by two
Rickey Smiley says a story published today on MediaTakeOut is a boldfaced lie. He never admitted to any media outlet, friend, employee or anyone that
In today’s fast moving news cycle many social media users have turned to the fact-checking website Snopes. Now a tool that many, including Facebook, use
In the era of Donald Trump, the term “Fake news,” has taken on a new meaning. When it comes to Trump, he tends to believe
Last week, a story about 14 Black girls going missing in Washington, DC in a 24-hour period went viral. The story spawned the hashtag “FindOurGirls”
During Donald Trump’s first official press conference since becoming president-elect, the question and answer session between him and reporters often had the feel of an
On Thursday, Dec. 22, ‘Fences’ director and star Denzel Washington sits down with TD Jakes to discuss the fake news phenomenon.[jwplatform EjnuGOHQ]
Apparently, president-elect Donald Trump may have fake news to thank for his election. The 2016 election cycle was packed full of fake news stories that
The number of fake news sites that have hit the Internet is rising. These sites have posted believable story titles that have fooled many readers,
This past weekend, many people who follow Facebook news threads were fooled regarding a very believable story about President Barack Obama. The news feed had
Akon “crowd surfed” during the show, performing across the throng of adoring fans in a giant bubble that was pushed throughout the crowd of 6,000. The bubble sparked rumors that the Grammy-winner was afraid to be in direct physical contact with the people due to the Ebola scare.
