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disinformation

[dis-in-fer-mey-shuhn, dis-in-] / dɪsˌɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən, ˌdɪs ɪn- /






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"Community Notes are not enough in contexts of high disinformation," it said, calling on Meta "to complement, not replace, independent verification."

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

The exercise exposes “tremendous possibilities for misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, distortion,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

And coming from the field of disinformation in particular, A.I. is a Pandora’s box of yet-to-be-imagined evils.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

Experts have cited a number of obstacles to holding such a vote, including how soldiers, millions of Ukrainian refugees and people from occupied territories would vote, as well as disinformation threats from Russia.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Given that corruption seemed to permeate every institution in Osage County, these sources might be intentionally spreading disinformation in order to conceal the real plot.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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