Deutsche Welle Science Unscripted

Cat-eating conspiracies & a heartless bot to stop them

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Fresh off the birth of a brand-new conspiracy, researchers have unveiled a 'soulless' new tool to stop us from becoming victims of half-truths and full-blown lies.
12 Sep 2024 English Germany Science · Technology

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