Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video over false COVID-19 claims
A recent study from South Korea showed children ages 10-19 can spread the coronavirus at least as well as adults can.
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Trump's post removed for misinformation
Social media giants Facebook and Twitter have taken action against the president and his campaign after each posted a video of Mr. Trump making false claims about the coronavirus. This is the first time Facebook as ever removed a post from the president's page. Weijia Jiang reports.
Big tech titans to testify before Congress
Monopolies and misinformation on social media will be part of the focus of an unprecedented hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday. The heads of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Alphabet -- which owns Google -- will participate remotely. They're among the richest people on the planet. The House Judiciary Committee is investigating whether their companies have too much power. Errol Barnett reports.
Facebook, Twitter scrub false virus "cure" video shared by Trump
The clip was viewed millions of times before it was scrubbed from the social media platforms.
Facebook boycott leaders slam Zuckerberg
Civil rights leaders say that Facebook isn't doing enough to stop the spread of hate speech on its platform. Imran Ahmed, the founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, joins CBSN to discuss how big tech companies are profiting from misinformation.
Unilever joins Facebook ad boycott over racist content
Consumer-goods giant will also pull ads from Twitter, citing polarization and hate-promoting speech on social media.
Study: Wearing masks could save 33,000 lives
The U.S. is projected to reach 180,000 COVID-19 deaths by the beginning of October, according to a new model released by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. But as many as 33,000 lives could be saved if the majority of people start wearing masks. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss that plus new research on possible brain complications from severe COVID-19 and other developments.
How conspiracy theorists "hijack" journalism
Social media networks have struggled to contain the spread of misinformation as conspiracy theories continue to saturate the internet. Recently a number of conspiracy theorists have posed as journalists online in an effort to further peddle false narratives to the public. Helen Lewis, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joined CBSN to discuss the implications.
Twitter says it purged a Chinese "state-linked" disinformation network
As Twitter claims to thwart Beijing's efforts to spread fake news, Zoom admits it "fell short" by temporarily silencing Chinese dissidents.
Misinformation surges online amid protests
Bad actors have taken advantage of protests over the death of George Floyd, sometimes provoking violence or spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation on social media. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
Poll: Some won't get COVID-19 vaccine
While most Americans expect a vaccine to be available at some point in 2021, a new survey by the AP also finds many people in the country are skeptical about actually using it. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss what kind of consequences could we see if people don't have confiedence that a vaccine is safe and effective.
Lawmakers consider ending religious exemptions for vaccines
Opponents of vaccinations held a protest in New York, where health officials blame a well-funded misinformation campaign. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
"Peach" organization targeting Jewish communities
Vaccination protesters gathered at the New York State Capitol Tuesday to fight a bill that would end religious exemptions. It came as the Rockland County Health Commissioner said the "Peach" organization's spread of misinformation is to blame for the ongoing outbreak. Dr. Jon LaPook joined CBSN to discuss how to tackle the spread of false information.
China spreads false info on protests
In Hong Kong, protests against a controversial extradition bill continue, but China is looking to downplay the unrest. According to BuzzFeed News, Chinese state media has published a series of stories with false information. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to explain what China is doing and why.
Bots are spreading COVID-19 misinformation
Bots have dominated the Twitter discussion about "reopening America," tech researchers say.
Misinformation threats go beyond Russia
Security officials and social media giants are warning that misinformation threats ahead of the 2020 election aren't just coming from Russia. Axios media reporter Sarah Fischer joined CBSN with more on her reporting.
Zuckerberg on Facebook's new feature and curbing misinformation
"If you're telling someone that social distancing doesn't work, or that you know something that's proven to be a cure when it isn't, we want to take that off our services completely," Zuckerberg said.
Facebook's plans to protect 2020 election
Facebook revealed its plans to fight misinformation and voter suppression leading up to 2020. The announcement came the same day the social media giant said it removed four disinformation campaign that originated in Iran and Russia. Nick Thompson joins CBSN with a look at all the developments.
Fighting misinformation ahead of 2020
Facebook says it's making changes to help with election security, but many concerns remain about the spread of misinformation on social media. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more.
How to spot misinformation online
A recent Pew Research survey finds experts almost evenly split over the future of the information environment. CNET senior producer and CBSN tech contributor Dan Patterson speaks to CBSN about how to spot misinformation online — and how to fight it.
Misleading information spread ahead of U.K. elections
Conservative leader Boris Johnson claimed a landslide victory in the U.K. elections. According to The New York Times, both the Conservative Party and the Labour Party spread misleading information online ahead of the election. Markos Kounalakis, a foreign affairs columnist for McClatchy, joined CBSN to discuss disinformation campaigns and electoral politics.
Misinformation online about coronavirus
Social media accounts spreading misinformation about coronavirus are sparking fears in the U.S. and China, as the deadly disease continues to spread. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN to discuss how falsehoods are spreading and what's being done to combat it.
2,000 years of global temperatures
A color-coded chart shows how global temperatures have fluctuated over the past 2,000 years. The chart shows how abnormally warm recent temperatures are, but a different chart has been circulating online that excludes temperatures from recent years and has been championed by climate change contrarians. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Fighting misinformation about coronavirus
As health officials struggle to contain the coronavirus outbreak, Facebook is fighting the spread of misinformation about the disease online. AP reporter David Klepper joined CBSN to discuss the social media platform's efforts.
Coronavirus misinformation on social media
Social media has fueled the spread of misinformation about the coronavirus. Tanya Basu, a senior reporter covering humans and technology at MIT Technology Review, joined CBSN AM to talk about the scope of the problem.
Trump criticizes European allies in U.N. speech: "Your countries are going to hell"
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the 80th anniversary of the world body.
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
United Airlines briefly grounds all flights across U.S. and Canada
United Airlines asked the FAA to issue a ground stop for its flights in the U.S. for the second time in less than two months, citing a technical problem.
Mexican national dies in ICE custody after arrest in San Bernardino County
The 39-year-old man was scheduled for surgery on an abscess when he died, ICE officials said.
Zelenskyy says he's surprised after Trump argues Ukraine can regain all its land
President Trump said Ukraine is "in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form" — a shift that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said took him by surprise.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's "bigoted" claims about sharia law
President Trump suggested Tuesday that London officials want to "go to sharia law," a comment London Mayor Sadiq Khan's office called "bigoted" and "appalling."
White House suggests U.N. escalator mishap with Trump "doesn't look like a coincidence"
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
Ryan Routh guilty in Trump assassination attempt, tries to stab himself after verdict
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Secret Service disrupts telecom network that threatened NYC during U.N. gathering
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.