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DOJ: Russia targeted Jews in a campaign to influence elections

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 5 Sep

The U.S. Department of Justice has identified a Russian disinformation campaign that targeted Jewish communities to influence U.S. elections, using cybersquatted sites mimicking reputable news outlets like the Forward.

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Can you teach kids to spot fake news? Raygun at the Olympics suggests not

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Aug

The Education Secretary aims to teach children to spot extremist content and fake news in school, particularly focusing on critical thinking, statistics manipulation, distinguishing real news from fake, and identifying conspiracy theories.

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The Forward is targeted by Russian disinformation campaign around Israel

Milan Czerny in Forward · 27 Jun

A disinformation campaign with ties to Russia has been targeting various news outlets, including American Jewish sites like the Forward and Hamodia, by creating fake articles and videos to spread false information about Israel, Gaza, and international relations.

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Dastardly Digital Deception // Deepfakes come to Gaza

Avi Shafran in Ami · 13 Dec 2023

The article discusses the prevalence of deepfakes, which are digitally manipulated images or videos, in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza.

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Israeli health ministry calls out Elon Musk out for sharing ‘fake news’ on COVID-19

BCohen in Forward · 30 May 2023

The Israeli health ministry has called out Elon Musk for sharing fake news about COVID-19 data.

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Disinfo Dictionary

The Editors in Tablet · 28 Mar 2023

The "Disinfo Dictionary" provides brief descriptions of various terms related to disinformation, censorship, and government control over media and information.

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Here Comes the Durham Investigation

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Nov 2021

Eli Lake discusses the ongoing Durham investigation on a podcast, focusing on the revelations about the 2016 efforts to prove collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, which have been found to be baseless.

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Who Poisoned My News?

Tel Aviv Review · 23 Nov 2020

In this text, Yochai Benkler of Harvard University discusses the impact of social media on the spread of fake news and the erosion of political norms.

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Who Poisoned My News?

Tel Aviv Review · 23 Nov 2020

The text discusses how social media has distorted the truth, led to the spread of fake news, and contributed to the breakdown of political civility.

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The Real Problem With Cancel Culture

Kat Rosenfield in Tablet · 16 Oct 2019

The discussion of cancel culture often overlooks a critical issue: the erosion of trust in society, leading to an atmosphere of suspicion and fear.

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The Human Experience in Objects: The Case for Museums in the 21st Century

Tel Aviv Review · 21 Jan 2019

Neil McGregor, former director of the British Museum, discusses the significance of museums in today's era of technological advancements and misinformation.

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Are NBC and CNN Paying Off Top Spies Who Leaked Info With On-Air Jobs?

Lee Smith in Tablet · 2 May 2018

The text discusses allegations that top spies may have leaked information to media outlets like NBC and CNN in exchange for on-air jobs, raising concerns about ethics and conflicts of interest within the press.

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The “Netanyahu’s Trump Card” Edition

Promised Podcast · 3 Aug 2017

In this episode of The Promised Podcast, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's use of the fake news narrative as a defense strategy, questioning whether Israelis believe in a media conspiracy against the Prime Minister.

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