misinformation

Example Sentences

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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

But she says the downside to that is misinformation.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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