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A “deepfake” is video, audio or an image that uses machine learning to create a convincing imitation of a real person’s likeness or voice. While some deepfakes can be innocuous, it has also been used for revenge porn, fake news and fraud. As deepfakes become more convincing, can public trust survive?

QAnon followers believe they’ve been enlightened and it’s their job to enlighten you, much like a religious cult.

Studies suggest tens of millions of Americans now believe QAnon conspiracies, including unfounded claims about satanic, cannibalistic, child-exploiting cabals. And it’s creating dangerous situations for first responders and victims of actual crime. But Noah Pransky explains why logic isn’t the right strategy for talking to someone who starts believing irrational conspiracies.

When Facebook and Twitter moved quickly this week to limit the spread of an unverified political story published by the conservative-leaning New York Post, it led to predictable cries of censorship from the right.

The elected officials voted into office on Nov. 3, including either President Trump or Joe Biden, are going to make decisions that affect your access to the internet and what you can say on it. Is that a good enough reason to vote?

Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.

QAnon seems to be everywhere: its conspiracy theories are spreading on social media, its supporters are visible at Trump rallies, and, increasingly, its talking points are even getting repeated by politicians and people in government. Joan Donovan of the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy explains how QAnon draws people into its web.

Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov. 3 U.S. election.

Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans

A Senate panel has voted to compel testimony from the CEOs of social media giants Facebook, Google and Twitter.

Two of Facebook’s toughest critics on Capitol Hill have urged the social media platform to get serious about misinformation, voter suppression and hate speech ahead of the 2020 election.

Humans love to shame or blame others during a public health crisis

Connecticut father Dan Presser and his four-year-old daughter Madison are recreating famous movie scenes from iconic films such as “The Wizard of Oz” and “Titanic” to raise money for Feeding America.

“Teen Wolf” actress Holland Roden stars in a new horror movie, “Follow Me,” that was inspired by the real-life dangers of massive social media fame. Roden, meanwhile, is teaching her own followers about the joys of van life.

President Donald Trump on Saturday said he has given a deal between ByteDance, Oracle and Walmart for TikTok his blessing, if they can complete the agreement.

After Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday from metastatic pancreatic cancer, politicians from both sides of the aisle took to social media to offer their condolences.

Misinformation is everywhere online and becoming even more widespread as Election Day approaches. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker explains how to spot misinformation as well as how to clean your social media feeds to avoid encountering fake news.

“Slugging,” a new beauty trend that broke out on Reddit, sounds more disgusting than it is. It simply involves slathering your face in petroleum jelly before bed. We talked to a dermatologist, Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, about why this is a skin care fad you may want to try.

An alarming new trend on TikTok involves users taking multiple doses of the antihistamine in order to hallucinate. Dr. Niket Sonpal explains why the challenge is so dangerous as it can lead to serious side effects such as cardiovascular issues and even seizures.

TikTok has reached a deal to partner with the software company Oracle, according to reports on Sunday. We took a look back at the events leading up to the deal.