Meta Faces Backlash Over Post-Transition Changes and Technical Glitches
Meta is facing criticism for automatically enrolling users to follow President Trump and Vice President Vance's accounts after the presidential transition, alongside a technical issue preventing searches for #democrat on Instagram; these events fuel concerns over Meta's recent shift toward conservat...
Meta Faces Backlash Over Post-Transition Changes and Technical Glitches
Meta is facing criticism for automatically enrolling users to follow President Trump and Vice President Vance's accounts after the presidential transition, alongside a technical issue preventing searches for #democrat on Instagram; these events fuel concerns over Meta's recent shift toward conservat...
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44% Bias Score
Meta Remains in Bavaria's Anti-Disinformation Alliance, Pending European Changes
Despite Zuckerberg's announcement to end the US fact-checking system, Meta will remain in Bavaria's anti-disinformation alliance, pending changes to its European approach, which would be reviewed to avoid becoming like Elon Musk's X platform.
Meta Remains in Bavaria's Anti-Disinformation Alliance, Pending European Changes
Despite Zuckerberg's announcement to end the US fact-checking system, Meta will remain in Bavaria's anti-disinformation alliance, pending changes to its European approach, which would be reviewed to avoid becoming like Elon Musk's X platform.
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40% Bias Score
EU Monitors Meta, X Actions; DSA Enforcement Looms
The European Union is closely monitoring recent decisions by internet giants, particularly Elon Musk's actions at X and Meta's announced shift to community-based content moderation. While not directly affected by these changes, the EU remains prepared to enforce its Digital Services Act (DSA), with ...
EU Monitors Meta, X Actions; DSA Enforcement Looms
The European Union is closely monitoring recent decisions by internet giants, particularly Elon Musk's actions at X and Meta's announced shift to community-based content moderation. While not directly affected by these changes, the EU remains prepared to enforce its Digital Services Act (DSA), with ...
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44% Bias Score
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees, Align Policies with Trump and Musk
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, plans to lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, by the end of 2024, as part of a broader efficiency initiative and shift in company priorities.
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees, Align Policies with Trump and Musk
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, plans to lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, by the end of 2024, as part of a broader efficiency initiative and shift in company priorities.
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68% Bias Score
AI Error: Marlon Brando's Age in "The Godfather
Marlon Brando was 47 years old when filming "The Godfather" in 1972, contradicting an AI's false claim that he was too young; this highlights the unreliability of some AI-generated information.
AI Error: Marlon Brando's Age in "The Godfather
Marlon Brando was 47 years old when filming "The Godfather" in 1972, contradicting an AI's false claim that he was too young; this highlights the unreliability of some AI-generated information.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Launches STEM Feed to Combat Misinformation in Australia
TikTok launched a STEM feed in Australia on Wednesday to combat misinformation, featuring fact-checked science content from experts and aiming to counter false health and science claims spread through its algorithm.
TikTok Launches STEM Feed to Combat Misinformation in Australia
TikTok launched a STEM feed in Australia on Wednesday to combat misinformation, featuring fact-checked science content from experts and aiming to counter false health and science claims spread through its algorithm.
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40% Bias Score
FBI Crime Data Revision Appears to Vindicate Trump's Debate Claim
During a September presidential debate, Donald Trump claimed rising crime rates, which ABC's David Muir disputed using then-current FBI data. The FBI later revised its data in October, showing a 4.5% increase in violent crime, supporting Trump's original claim.
FBI Crime Data Revision Appears to Vindicate Trump's Debate Claim
During a September presidential debate, Donald Trump claimed rising crime rates, which ABC's David Muir disputed using then-current FBI data. The FBI later revised its data in October, showing a 4.5% increase in violent crime, supporting Trump's original claim.
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52% Bias Score
Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Targets Ukraine Using Los Angeles Wildfires Narrative
A false claim that Ukrainian military officers' mansions burned in the Los Angeles wildfires, viewed over one million times on X, is part of a broader Kremlin campaign to discredit Ukraine and undermine U.S. support, using influencers to spread disinformation.
Kremlin Disinformation Campaign Targets Ukraine Using Los Angeles Wildfires Narrative
A false claim that Ukrainian military officers' mansions burned in the Los Angeles wildfires, viewed over one million times on X, is part of a broader Kremlin campaign to discredit Ukraine and undermine U.S. support, using influencers to spread disinformation.
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44% Bias Score
Jennings Criticizes Etienne for Praising Biden's Focus on Misinformation
CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized former Biden aide Ashley Etienne for praising Biden's focus on misinformation in his farewell address, citing alleged presidential lies and a health condition cover-up; Etienne countered by referencing Trump's COVID-19 misinformation and its deadly impact, h...
Jennings Criticizes Etienne for Praising Biden's Focus on Misinformation
CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized former Biden aide Ashley Etienne for praising Biden's focus on misinformation in his farewell address, citing alleged presidential lies and a health condition cover-up; Etienne countered by referencing Trump's COVID-19 misinformation and its deadly impact, h...
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40% Bias Score
Meta Cuts 3,600 Jobs, Prioritizes AI and Free Speech
Meta is cutting approximately 3,600 jobs (5% of its global workforce), prioritizing free speech and AI development, and eliminating third-party fact-checkers and DEI programs, leading to criticism and uncertainty regarding content moderation.
Meta Cuts 3,600 Jobs, Prioritizes AI and Free Speech
Meta is cutting approximately 3,600 jobs (5% of its global workforce), prioritizing free speech and AI development, and eliminating third-party fact-checkers and DEI programs, leading to criticism and uncertainty regarding content moderation.
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60% Bias Score
AI Error on Marlon Brando's Age in "The Godfather" Highlights Fact-Checking Challenges
Marlon Brando was 47 during the filming of "The Godfather" in 1972, a fact contradicted by an AI-generated claim that he was too young; this highlights the ongoing challenges of AI accuracy versus established fact-checking methods.
AI Error on Marlon Brando's Age in "The Godfather" Highlights Fact-Checking Challenges
Marlon Brando was 47 during the filming of "The Godfather" in 1972, a fact contradicted by an AI-generated claim that he was too young; this highlights the ongoing challenges of AI accuracy versus established fact-checking methods.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Ends US Fact-Checking Program, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta announced the end of its US fact-checking program on January 7th, replacing it with community-based notes, citing concerns of political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, despite concerns from experts about increased misinformation.
Meta Ends US Fact-Checking Program, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta announced the end of its US fact-checking program on January 7th, replacing it with community-based notes, citing concerns of political bias and a desire to prioritize free speech, despite concerns from experts about increased misinformation.
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64% Bias Score