QAnon Pivots Its Exiled Online Movement to the Real World
The conspiracists might have been deplatformed, but their movement is shifting into local elections and events.
Rumble Sends Viewers Tumbling Toward Misinformation
Research shows the emergent video platform can recommend conspiracy theories and other harmful content more often than not.
Nanoinfluencers Are Slyly Barnstorming the 2020 Election
Beware! Digital door knockers with small followings are posting often subliminal paid ads on social media.
The Success of Contact Tracing Doesn’t Just Depend on Privacy
The technology needs widespread adoption to help slow the pandemic. And while the debate has centered on privacy, accuracy concerns could also send users fleeing.
Texts From Politicians Could Be More Dangerous Than Ever
With rallies and canvassing on ice, 2020 election campaigns are rapidly turning to peer-to-peer texting, which isn’t the panacea it appears to be.