Adams discusses coronavirus misinformation on Newsy

Published on February 17, 2020 NLP in the News

Peter Adams, NLP’s senior vice president of education, is featured in a video segment on the news website Newsy discussing misinformation circulating around the coronavirus outbreak. Adams explains how rumors that invoke fear, such as ones involving public health, can be strong drivers of misinformation.

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NPR April Fools’ Day story cites advice from NLP RumorGuard lead writer Dan Evon

This April Fools’ Day, NPR offered tips for people to avoid falling for online pranks, and included news literacy tips from Dan Evon, NLP’s senior manager of education design.

Published on Apr 11, 2024 NLP in the News