AI-generated disinformation tactics spotted ahead of COP30A clip said to show massive flooding in the Amazonian city hosting the UN climate summit is just one widely-shared example of how disinform...
06 Nov, 2025, 03.45 PM IST
Doomsday Clock is now just 89 seconds from midnight, the point of no return. Here's what it meansThe Doomsday Clock is now set at 89 seconds to midnight, indicating the highest level of global catastrophe risk ever recorded. The Bulleti...
29 Jan, 2025, 01.25 AM IST
Doomsday Clock set to reveal on Jan 28 when the world will end | Live stream detailsThe Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will unveil the 2025 Doomsday Clock setting during a live webcast.
25 Jan, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
Greenpeace France quits X over climate 'scepticism'Greenpeace France said it would remain active on other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads, while exploring alter...
23 Nov, 2024, 09.12 AM IST
In volatile election season, US companies battle 'brand disinformation'The recent boycott calls targeting Netflix, which also spread on other platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, were triggered by false clai...
15 Aug, 2024, 11.20 AM IST
UN chief tells consumer tech firms: own the harm your products causeU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demands accountability from tech giants for the harm caused by their products and social media plat...
25 Jun, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
What is climate misinformation, and why does it matter?Misinformation and disinformation on climate change, such as greenwashing by fashion brands and astroturfing by organizations like the Empo...
24 Jan, 2024, 10.26 AM IST
Misinformation, societal polarisation can limit capabilities to deal with challenges: EC Prez Ursula von der LeyenEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the risks like misinformation and societal polarisation are very serious...
17 Jan, 2024, 12.00 PM IST
From virtual safe space to epicentre of hate: How X (d)evolved under Elon Musk's leadershipUnder Elon Musk's watch, millions of people have been exposed to misinformation about climate change and subjected to racist rants and anti...
17 Nov, 2023, 05.16 PM IST
Greta Thunberg under fire in Germany over Israel-Hamas war stanceGreta Thunberg came under fire over her pro-Palestinian stance on Monday in Germany, where the local chapter of climate movement Fridays fo...
13 Nov, 2023, 06.46 PM IST
The consequences of Elon Musk's ownership of XThe war between Israel and Hamas -- the sort of major news event that once made Twitter an essential source of information and debate -- ha...
28 Oct, 2023, 12.01 PM IST
Big Tech drags feet on climate disinformation, advocates warnClimate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD), a coalition of more than 50 advocacy groups and businesses, released the report on Wednesday ...
20 Sep, 2023, 09.49 PM IST
California sues oil giants, alleging climate risks deception: NYTThe US state of California sued five of the world's largest oil companies on Friday, alleging the firms caused billions of dollars in damag...
16 Sep, 2023, 12.45 PM IST
China is a constant security challenge: NATO leadersWhile the 30 heads of state and government avoid calling China a rival, they did express concern about its “coercive policies,” the opaque ...
15 Jun, 2021, 08.23 AM IST
PM Modi affirms India’s commitment to democracy, freedom of thought, libertyHighlighting the non-democratic and unequal nature of global governance institutions, the prime minister called for the reform of the multi...
14 Jun, 2021, 08.55 AM IST
Facebook expanding climate info hub in battle against misinformation, will debunk myths for usersThe hub will rely on climate communication experts from George Mason University, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the U...
19 Feb, 2021, 08.48 AM IST
- How green are our politicians?
Since the turn of the century, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded twice to people who spearheaded a 'green' movement because they reali...
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