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

There’s no record of where those two pieces of misinformation came from, but it’s safe to assume they came from within the walls of Hopkins.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot