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misinformation

[mis-in-fer-may-shuhn] / ˌmɪs ɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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But experts say Malaysian attitudes towards migrants, particularly the Rohingya, soured during the Covid-19 pandemic when they became targets of misinformation about the disease.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

And the committee recommended that the BBC is given new public purposes relating to innovation and technology and combating misinformation and disinformation.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Many news consumers have turned their attention to social media for critical information, which has, at times, allowed misinformation to spread quickly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Waller said in an interview after the presentation that misinformation about the cameras is rampant online, and he called automated license plate readers a helpful and natural improvement in policing.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

He managed to convince German commanders he was on their side, then fed them damaging misinformation, diverting their attention from upcoming Soviet attacks.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin


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