2020 US elections
Microsoft launches software to detect deepfakes ahead of US election
The software analyses an image or each frame of a video, looking for evidence of manipulation that could be invisible to the naked eye.
Facebook says it will ban fresh political ads in week before US elections to prevent disinformation
However, political campaigns will be allowed to run existing ads to run and change how they are targeted.
Google joins other internet platforms to shield US election from disinformation
A coordinated effort is being made by online platforms to curb the spread of disinformation and thwart efforts to manipulate voters.
Facebook, Twitter crack down on Russia, China agents trying to sway US election
State-led influence campaigns were prominent on social media during the 2016 US elections and have been seen around the world.
Twitter hack brings up concerns about social media manipulation ahead of US election
Tweets may increase misperception and sow confusion during crises, creating escalation incentives for an adversary, experts say.
This time, we'll block foreign state ads on US election, says Facebook
Social media giant however puts onus on users to decide whether they want to see other political ads or not.
This time, we'll block foreign state ads on US election, says Facebook
Social media giant however puts onus on users to decide whether they want to see other political ads or not.
Always-on-Twitter Trump threatens on Twitter to shut down Twitter!
The latest of the president's rants came after the platform flagged two of his tweets as unsubstantiated.
Was behind in 2016, but confident of stopping election interference this time, Zuckerberg says
Facebook had been accused of helping Trump win in 2016 through misinformation that was posted by foreign governments online.
Can't remain an Average Joe online, Biden's gotta go 'social' to beat Trump in the election
Strategists worry that Biden is dangerously behind Trump on key metrics across platforms including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.