Topic: misinformation
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Influencer Content Fuels an Internet-Obsessed Government
A viral video by a right-wing influencer made unverified fraud claims about Minnesota daycare centers, yet it prompted immediate federal action including a tipline and funding threats before state investigations concluded. The incident demonstrates a powerful feedback loop where online influencer...
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X Tests Community Notes to Highlight Popular Posts
X is expanding its Community Notes feature to identify posts with broad appeal across diverse viewpoints, moving beyond just fact-checking. The platform uses a "bridging algorithm" to surface content that resonates with opposing perspectives, now applying this to highlight widely appreciated post...
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Unapproved Weight Loss Drugs: The Wellness Wild West Returns
Influencers are heavily promoting the unapproved experimental drug retatrutide as "GLP-3," creating a dangerous gray market for weight loss seekers despite its lack of FDA approval and established safety profile. Retatrutide is a triple-hormone agonist currently in clinical trials, and its online...
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