Tag #Fact-Checking

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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

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foxnews.com
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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

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theguardian.com
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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

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smh.com.au
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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

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theguardian.com
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Meta scraps fact-checkers, raising concerns about misinformation and hate speech

Meta's decision to eliminate its fact-checking program, ostensibly due to complexity, has sparked concern, particularly as it aligns with the agendas of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, raising fears of increased misinformation and hate speech targeting vulnerable groups.

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64% Bias Score

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us.cnn.com
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Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns

Meta replaced its third-party fact-checking program with user-generated "community notes," prompting concerns about increased misinformation and aligning with similar changes at X; this follows criticism of political bias in fact-checking and donations to Donald Trump's inaugural fund.

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64% Bias Score

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de.euronews.com
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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

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lemonde.fr
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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

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edition.cnn.com
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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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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

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lexpansion.lexpress.fr
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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

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corriere.it
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Fact-Checking's Effectiveness: Conflicting Studies and Broader Implications

Professor Walter Quattrociocchi's claim that fact-checking is ineffective contradicts numerous studies showing positive effects; Meta's data shows fact-checker decisions are overturned in only 3-4% of appeals, highlighting the ongoing debate on its efficacy and future.

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36% Bias Score

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