disinformation

Example Sentences

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The conspiracy theory continues to spread largely unchecked online, as many tech platforms have scaled back content moderation efforts that were once used to curb disinformation.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

There is so much that the public doesn’t know, and even more that can be contorted by disinformation and colloquial slang, making these important subjects the butt of the joke.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

He said disinformation had become an industry, driven by an "outrage economy" that allows people to profit from division.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The tips and tricks I use to avoid being taken in by sloppy A.I.-generated content are the same that have always existed for combating disinformation, and were honed mainly during my humanities degree.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

A little voice in my head kept trying to tell me that every word she said could be disinformation and that she might just be playing me for a fool.

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