Huo Jingnan
Stories
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National
Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company
The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by $2,000 in the U.S.
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Science
The Lyrids meteor shower is peaking. Here's how to enjoy it with a bright moon
The Lyrids meteor shower is active until April 29 and is peaking overnight from Sunday into Monday. To see it, it's best to find an area with trees or a mountain blocking out the moon.
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Technology
Using AI to detect AI-generated deepfakes can work for audio — but not always
Now that people can easily create real-sounding voices with artificial intelligence, detection technologies are racing to catch deepfake audio, but it's a tough game of whack-a-mole.
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Climate
People working on climate solutions are facing a big obstacle: conspiracy theories
To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.
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National
How rumors and conspiracy theories got in the way of Maui's fire recovery
Some of the rumors and conspiracy theories were driven by the island's history, but others were pushed by social media influencers and foreign governments.
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Environment
Maui residents grapple with rumors about the fire and aid as they try to rebuild
As if the most deadly wildfires in modern U.S. history hadn't been devastating enough, Maui residents were then hit with rumors and conspiracy theories, making some people hesitant to seek help.
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Technology
New study shows just how Facebook's algorithm shapes conservative and liberal bubbles
Research conducted at the height of the 2020 election reveals new details about how Facebook's algorithms handle political content. But it suggests there are no easy fixes to political polarization.
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Technology
Trump's online supporters remain muted after his indictment
Donald Trump's supporters on far-right social media platforms appear less enthusiastic about coming to the former president's aid. They're wary of ending in the same place of Jan. 6 rioters.
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Technology
Twitter's new data access rules will make social media research harder
Twitter will start charging users for downloading and uploading data. Everything from bots giving out earthquake alerts to ambitious research about how misinformation spreads could be affected.
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Technology
Twitter bots surfaced during Chinese protests. Who's behind them remains a mystery
Researchers noticed accounts spewing out suggestive images. Some observers wondered if it was a Chinese government tactic to drown out the news, but the reality appears to be more complicated.