misinformation

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Those who benefit from misinformation can easily exploit this -- a phenomenon researchers call the "liar's dividend," where genuine but unflattering information is waved away as AI-generated.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Take more agency over your tax affairs, rather than relying on someone to give you misinformation during the process.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

She stuck to traditional news outlets to avoid misinformation being shared by family and on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Fear, misinformation and stigma shaped public attitudes, while the epidemic continued to claim lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

That, coupled with the only A he ever got in school, in biology, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for misinformation.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman