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misinformation

[mis-in-fer-may-shuhn] / ˌmɪs ɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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"Whenever there is a crisis -- especially in the health space -- the grifters are gonna come out," said Timothy Caulfield, a misinformation expert and professor at the University of Alberta.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Many news consumers have turned their attention to social media for critical information, which has, at times, allowed misinformation to spread quickly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Waller said in an interview after the presentation that misinformation about the cameras is rampant online, and he called automated license plate readers a helpful and natural improvement in policing.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

He estimated the company has converted close to 100 residents initially skeptical about the payments, by answering their questions and clearing up what he called misinformation about water, energy costs, noise and other issues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

I assumed that all of these posts were filled with misdirection and misinformation, but they were still highly entertaining.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline


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