Charlie Kirk killing: Rumors, misinformation rampant on social media

Rumors, Misinformation About Charlie Kirk Killing Rampant on Social Media

Rumors, fakes, and AI errors follow Charlie Kirk shooting

Misleading posts, fake headlines, and AI chatbot blunders spread online after Charlie Kirk’s killing, fueling confusion about the Utah campus shooting.

Charlie Kirk killing: Rumors, misinformation rampant on social media

Confusion and conspiracy theories spread online after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a university appearance in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday.

Rumors, misinformation about Charlie Kirk killing rampant on social media

Confusion and conspiracy theories spread online after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a university appearance in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. As the manhunt... -September 11, 2025 at 03:46 pm EDT MarketScreener

The killing of Charlie Kirk: 5 idiotic responses on social media

A manhunt is still underway for the assassin who gunned down Charlie Kirk, the conservative media giant and founder of the influential student activist group Turning Point USA. Unfortunately, the fact that authorities have yet to confirm the killer's identity, means, and motivations has not prevented countless pundits from issuing sweeping condemnations of various forces to which they are assigning blame for Kirk's demise: rival political tribes…