Misinformation Headlines with Alex Phillips-Breese – Week of September 8
Three stories The Integrity Project and Alex Phillips-Breese are watching this week. The trial of a Massachusetts mother of three charged in their murder has been marred by online conspiracy theories and misinformation. What if you discovered that your favorite online influencer was an AI fake? The University of Alabama faces Janie B. Finally, in a nation known for religious freedom and tolerance, did Japan really ban the practice of Islam? Learn more, click below.
J. Blackbourn Social Media Fellow Alex Phillips-Breese is a recent graduate from Michigan State University in Lansing. She is responsible for identifying compelling and relevant stories, designing social media graphics, creating informational video reels, and shaping overall social media strategy. Phillips-Breese earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing at the Broad College of Business with minors in Graphic Design and German. Alex is passionate about education and combating misinformation — particularly amid the rapid rise of AI. Follow her work on Project social channels and YouTube.