Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of partnerships with fact-checkers in the US, citing political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, a move experts fear will increase misinformation and harmful content; this follows Trump's reelection and Zuckerberg's apparent efforts to im...
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52% Bias Score
Musk's X Posts Alarm European Leaders Amidst German Election Concerns
Elon Musk's social media activity is alarming European leaders, with concerns focused on his potential influence on the upcoming German elections and the spread of disinformation across Europe. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are reportedly annoyed, while the UK Prime Minister a...
Musk's X Posts Alarm European Leaders Amidst German Election Concerns
Elon Musk's social media activity is alarming European leaders, with concerns focused on his potential influence on the upcoming German elections and the spread of disinformation across Europe. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are reportedly annoyed, while the UK Prime Minister a...
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48% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
Meta Eliminates US Fact-Checkers Amidst Disinformation Concerns
Meta scraps US-based fact-checkers, citing bias concerns, prompting a UK-based fact-checking organization, Full Fact, to highlight their rigorous process in combating disinformation on Facebook and X, amidst challenges posed by AI-generated content and the resurgence of old misinformation.
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36% Bias Score
Musk's X Amplification of Grooming Gangs Scandal Raises Concerns
Elon Musk's recent X posts about the grooming gangs scandal, driven by interactions with right-wing accounts, resulted in at least 40 million engagements, amplifying a pre-existing discussion and raising concerns about the spread of far-right narratives.
Musk's X Amplification of Grooming Gangs Scandal Raises Concerns
Elon Musk's recent X posts about the grooming gangs scandal, driven by interactions with right-wing accounts, resulted in at least 40 million engagements, amplifying a pre-existing discussion and raising concerns about the spread of far-right narratives.
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52% Bias Score
AI Voice Cloning: A Growing Threat to Trust and Security
AI voice cloning, the third fastest-growing scam of 2024, is causing widespread damage as it's used in disinformation campaigns and financial fraud; one presenter's voice was used in eight out of twelve videos on a YouTube channel with 200,000 subscribers, and a deepfake of Sadiq Khan nearly caused ...
AI Voice Cloning: A Growing Threat to Trust and Security
AI voice cloning, the third fastest-growing scam of 2024, is causing widespread damage as it's used in disinformation campaigns and financial fraud; one presenter's voice was used in eight out of twelve videos on a YouTube channel with 200,000 subscribers, and a deepfake of Sadiq Khan nearly caused ...
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56% Bias Score
Misinformation Fuels Instability in Post-Assad Syria
Following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, the spread of misinformation has increased dramatically, with various factions and foreign actors using false narratives to further their agendas, impacting domestic stability and international perceptions.
Misinformation Fuels Instability in Post-Assad Syria
Following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria, the spread of misinformation has increased dramatically, with various factions and foreign actors using false narratives to further their agendas, impacting domestic stability and international perceptions.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
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32% Bias Score
Meta Seeks EU Approval for Content Moderation Changes
Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission to adjust content moderation, potentially replacing fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X's Community Notes, following a similar move in the US; the EU will determine compliance with the Digital Services Act.
Meta Seeks EU Approval for Content Moderation Changes
Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission to adjust content moderation, potentially replacing fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X's Community Notes, following a similar move in the US; the EU will determine compliance with the Digital Services Act.
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32% Bias Score
Sánchez Condemns Musk, Warns of Authoritarianism
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk for supporting far-right groups and attacking democratic institutions, warning of a rise in authoritarianism and emphasizing the importance of combating disinformation, while the anniversary of Spain's return to democracy was boycotted by opp...
Sánchez Condemns Musk, Warns of Authoritarianism
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk for supporting far-right groups and attacking democratic institutions, warning of a rise in authoritarianism and emphasizing the importance of combating disinformation, while the anniversary of Spain's return to democracy was boycotted by opp...
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Claims Success in Countering Over 2,000 Disinformation Campaigns
Turkey's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, announced at the 2nd Communication Congress's preparatory workshop in Ankara that they've countered over 2,000 disinformation campaigns targeting the country.
Turkey Claims Success in Countering Over 2,000 Disinformation Campaigns
Turkey's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, announced at the 2nd Communication Congress's preparatory workshop in Ankara that they've countered over 2,000 disinformation campaigns targeting the country.
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68% Bias Score
EU Investigates Musk's X Livestream for Potential DSA Violation
Elon Musk's X livestream with German far-right leader Alice Weidel on January 26 is under EU scrutiny for potentially violating the Digital Services Act, which could result in significant fines for X. The EU is investigating whether Musk unfairly boosted Weidel's campaign.
EU Investigates Musk's X Livestream for Potential DSA Violation
Elon Musk's X livestream with German far-right leader Alice Weidel on January 26 is under EU scrutiny for potentially violating the Digital Services Act, which could result in significant fines for X. The EU is investigating whether Musk unfairly boosted Weidel's campaign.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's Far-Right Support Sparks European Backlash
European leaders are criticizing Elon Musk for interfering in their countries' internal affairs, spreading misinformation, and supporting far-right groups, leading to high-level discussions on social media influence and democratic processes.
Musk's Far-Right Support Sparks European Backlash
European leaders are criticizing Elon Musk for interfering in their countries' internal affairs, spreading misinformation, and supporting far-right groups, leading to high-level discussions on social media influence and democratic processes.
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48% Bias Score