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The internet has given us the opportunity to stay informed better than ever. It’s also given us the ability to misinform ourselves — delude ourselves — beyond belief.

The internet was built to resist an Orwellian future. Now it’s being weaponized.

Scientists are expert observers. Because of this, they can help us develop a keener view of the world — the cosmos.

Nearly anything political is now branded with a catchy hashtag.

The social media company’s recent transparency report claimed that it had taken down a staggering number of fake accounts — but it’s unlikely they’re catching them all.

WT.Social promises never to sell your data or run advertisements.

Neil deGrasse Tyson wants to believe. He just needs to see the evidence first.

To solve the problem of negative digital disruption, technologies of the future must overcome the inequalities of today.

The host of Hardcore History has written his first book, The End Is Always Near.

‘Millennial’ doesn’t hold nearly as much meaning as Americans pretend it does. Here’s why.

Is anything clear in the age of disinformation?

What happens when a major social media platform’s business model abuses user trust?

Misinformation in political ads bring “significant ramifications that today’s democratic infrastructure may not be prepared to handle,” Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said.

Ads from political figures are exempt from fact-checking, according to Facebook’s recently updated policies.

We’re blissfully ignorant of how we put ourselves at risk online.

“We made America great,” one Russian operative joked as Trump’s victory became clear.

The new trust busting battles begin.

This could become a standard feature one day.

Musk also said that “anonymous bot swarms” should be investigated.

Are you a victim of the social media bubble?

How much are free online goods worth to people, anyway? Researcher attempt to find an answer.

Could this be a new trend in the social media landscape?

Frank W. Abagnale says scammers don’t discriminate — here’s what you can do to protect yourself.

How to deal with death in the digital age and save your loved ones from headache.

Emojis might contain more emotional information than meets the eye.

Many believe that the internet has made it easier for us to participate in political activism. But is that really true?

In a new study, people who posted a lot of selfies were generally viewed as less likeable and more lonely.

In modern disinformation warfare, social media is the main battlefield.

President Trump has called for Silicon Valley to develop digital precogs, but such systems raise efficacy concerns.

The accounts spread hashtags like #DemDebateSoWhite and #KamalaHarrisDestroyed.