Unverified Election Claims Are Running Wild On Social Media With election ballots still being counted in many states, misinformation about the tally is percolating on social media. Tech companies are working furiously to stop it. Bobby Allyn
Facebook Removes Pro-Trump Group Urging 'Boots On The Ground' The group had amassed more than 360,000 members who shared false claims about voter fraud before the social network shut it down, citing 'worrying calls for violence' from some members. Shannon Bond
California Voters Give Uber, Lyft A Win But Some Drivers Aren't So Sure Uber and Lyft are cheering the passage of Prop 22, which says they don't have to treat their drivers as employees and provide benefits like paid sick leave. Critics say they'll keep fighting. Shannon Bond
Help Wanted: Are You Skillful At Noodling Around The Web? The Internet browser Opera is offering to pay someone around $9,000 for two weeks. They say they're "looking for the kind of person who loves silly memes and studying conspiracy theories."
Andrew Marantz: What Happens When Fringe Conspiracy Theories Become Mainstream? For the past few years, journalist Andrew Marantz has been embedded in the world of far-right extremists online. He explains how once-fringe conspiracy theories migrated into the national discourse. NPR/TED Staff
Danielle Citron: What Happens In A World Where Fake Becomes Real? Deep fakes are taking over the Internet—distorting our perception of what's real. Law professor Danielle Citron explains how deception online not only harms people, but also our democracy. NPR/TED Staff
Joy Buolamwini: How Do Biased Algorithms Damage Marginalized Communities? Data, numbers, algorithms are supposed to be neutral ... right? Computer scientist Joy Buolamwini discusses the way biased algorithms can lead to real-world inequality. NPR/TED Staff
Black And Latino Voters Flooded With Disinformation In Election's Final Days Hoaxes and misleading posts aimed at depressing turnout have spread on social media. Experts say it outpaces 2016, when Black voters were the top target of Russian-backed disinformation. Shannon Bond
Minecraft Mock Poll Aims To Educate Kids About Voting The voting simulation is hosted by Rock The Vote and aims to demystify the voting process by allowing kids to cast mock ballots on a number of issues. The results will be released before Election Day. Reese Oxner
Days Before Election, Tech CEOs Defend Themselves From GOP Claims Of Censorship The chief executives of Facebook, Twitter and Google face skepticism from a Senate committee over their decisions about what content to allow and what to take down from their platforms. Shannon Bond