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Bizarre "One-Dish" Restaurants Appear On Zomato, Netizens Float Conspiracy Theories
As the post went viral, the users came up with their theories about what could have led to the emergence of such shadowy restaurants.
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After Donald Trump's Victory, US Election Falsehoods Shift Left
Right-wing falsehoods about voter fraud fell off a cliff after Donald Trump's victory in the US election, but American liberals took a page from their playbook to push wild conspiracy theories that have fueled doubt about the democratic process.
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Covid's 'Racism' To 2004 'Voter Fraud': Robert F Kennedy Jr's Many Conspiracy Theories
Kennedy, known for his controversial vaccine stances, has made several conspiracy theories over the years. The bizarre theories on Covid-19 during the pandemic have made headlines across the world.
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US Officials Brace For Conspiracy Theories, Threats Days Ahead Of Polls
With the US election days just away, officials in the most competitive battleground states are bracing for misinformation, conspiracy theories, threats and possible violence.
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US Officials Struggle To Quash Hurricane Helene Conspiracy Theories
In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene in the United States this week, a new storm emerged on social media - false rumours about how disaster funds have been used, and even claims that officials control the weather.
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"Garbage": Canadian MP Slams Petition For Fresh Probe Into Kanishka Bombing
A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin has criticised a petition seeking a fresh inquiry into the bombing of Air India Flight 182 of 1985 to determine the involvement of any "foreign intelligence", alleging that it promotes "conspiracy theories".
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AI Chatbots Proven to Reduce Belief in Conspiracy Theories by 20%, MIT Research Reveals
New research from MIT Sloan and Cornell University reveals that AI chatbots can reduce belief in conspiracy theories by around 20%. The study involved conversations with GPT-4 Turbo, which helped participants reassess their beliefs. The chatbots were tailored to counter specific conspiracy theories effectively. Despite a high rate of factual accura...
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AI Can Debunk Conspiracy Theories Better Than Humans
The researchers had instructed the LLM to try to persuade people to reconsider their beliefs. To their surprise, it was actually pretty effective.
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AI Can Change Belief In Conspiracy Theories, Study Finds
The study suggests that AI could play a significant role in combating misinformation, though questions remain about how AI achieves this and whether it would be embraced in real-world settings.
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Trump Calls Laura Loomer "A Free Spirit" After Her Racist Remark On Harris
Donald Trump has defended his ties with Laura Loomer, who has drawn fire from some of his Republican allies for embracing conspiracy theories and making racist comments, including against Kamala Harris.
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Bomb Threat Rattles US City In Republican Anti-Migrant Conspiracy
Government buildings and an elementary school in Springfield, Ohio were evacuated Thursday after an emailed bomb threat, police said, rattling the small US city at the heart of an anti-migrant conspiracy theory amplified by Donald Trump.
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Opinion | It's Time Pakistan Stopped Blaming Others For Its Balochistan Problem
Pakistan needs to abandon the policy of rewarding those who attack Baloch nationalists and stop promoting conspiracy theories that India, Iran, and Afghanistan are behind all the chaos in Balochistan.
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Woman's "Satan-Worshipping Paedophiles" Claims Spark Chaos In Dutch Town
A Dutch judge on Monday ordered a woman to stop spreading a false conspiracy theory that a ring of Satan-worshipping paedophiles had been operating in a small town, or face fines or prison.
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Donald Trump Mocks Climate Change: 'Sea-Level Rise Means More Ocean Front Property'
Donald Trump ran through his checklist of conspiracy theories Monday in a rambling conversation with his uber-wealthy supporter Elon Musk that was initially derailed by what the tech titan said was a technical glitch.
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After Stabbing Incident, UK Schools' Big Move Against Extremist Online Content
The UK government said on Sunday schools in England could teach children how to spot extremist and online content spreading "putrid conspiracy theories", under planned changes to the national curriculum.
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Bizarre "One-Dish" Restaurants Appear On Zomato, Netizens Float Conspiracy Theories
As the post went viral, the users came up with their theories about what could have led to the emergence of such shadowy restaurants.
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After Donald Trump's Victory, US Election Falsehoods Shift Left
Right-wing falsehoods about voter fraud fell off a cliff after Donald Trump's victory in the US election, but American liberals took a page from their playbook to push wild conspiracy theories that have fueled doubt about the democratic process.
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Covid's 'Racism' To 2004 'Voter Fraud': Robert F Kennedy Jr's Many Conspiracy Theories
Kennedy, known for his controversial vaccine stances, has made several conspiracy theories over the years. The bizarre theories on Covid-19 during the pandemic have made headlines across the world.
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US Officials Brace For Conspiracy Theories, Threats Days Ahead Of Polls
With the US election days just away, officials in the most competitive battleground states are bracing for misinformation, conspiracy theories, threats and possible violence.
-
US Officials Struggle To Quash Hurricane Helene Conspiracy Theories
In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Helene in the United States this week, a new storm emerged on social media - false rumours about how disaster funds have been used, and even claims that officials control the weather.
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"Garbage": Canadian MP Slams Petition For Fresh Probe Into Kanishka Bombing
A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin has criticised a petition seeking a fresh inquiry into the bombing of Air India Flight 182 of 1985 to determine the involvement of any "foreign intelligence", alleging that it promotes "conspiracy theories".
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AI Chatbots Proven to Reduce Belief in Conspiracy Theories by 20%, MIT Research Reveals
New research from MIT Sloan and Cornell University reveals that AI chatbots can reduce belief in conspiracy theories by around 20%. The study involved conversations with GPT-4 Turbo, which helped participants reassess their beliefs. The chatbots were tailored to counter specific conspiracy theories effectively. Despite a high rate of factual accura...
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AI Can Debunk Conspiracy Theories Better Than Humans
The researchers had instructed the LLM to try to persuade people to reconsider their beliefs. To their surprise, it was actually pretty effective.
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AI Can Change Belief In Conspiracy Theories, Study Finds
The study suggests that AI could play a significant role in combating misinformation, though questions remain about how AI achieves this and whether it would be embraced in real-world settings.
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Trump Calls Laura Loomer "A Free Spirit" After Her Racist Remark On Harris
Donald Trump has defended his ties with Laura Loomer, who has drawn fire from some of his Republican allies for embracing conspiracy theories and making racist comments, including against Kamala Harris.
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Bomb Threat Rattles US City In Republican Anti-Migrant Conspiracy
Government buildings and an elementary school in Springfield, Ohio were evacuated Thursday after an emailed bomb threat, police said, rattling the small US city at the heart of an anti-migrant conspiracy theory amplified by Donald Trump.
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Opinion | It's Time Pakistan Stopped Blaming Others For Its Balochistan Problem
Pakistan needs to abandon the policy of rewarding those who attack Baloch nationalists and stop promoting conspiracy theories that India, Iran, and Afghanistan are behind all the chaos in Balochistan.
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Woman's "Satan-Worshipping Paedophiles" Claims Spark Chaos In Dutch Town
A Dutch judge on Monday ordered a woman to stop spreading a false conspiracy theory that a ring of Satan-worshipping paedophiles had been operating in a small town, or face fines or prison.
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Donald Trump Mocks Climate Change: 'Sea-Level Rise Means More Ocean Front Property'
Donald Trump ran through his checklist of conspiracy theories Monday in a rambling conversation with his uber-wealthy supporter Elon Musk that was initially derailed by what the tech titan said was a technical glitch.
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After Stabbing Incident, UK Schools' Big Move Against Extremist Online Content
The UK government said on Sunday schools in England could teach children how to spot extremist and online content spreading "putrid conspiracy theories", under planned changes to the national curriculum.
