Biden Warns of Oligarchy Threat in Somber Farewell Address
In a final address, President Biden warned of a rising American oligarchy controlled by a few ultra-rich individuals and tech giants, threatening democracy and fundamental rights; he also expressed concerns about the spread of misinformation and the weakening of climate change initiatives.
Biden Warns of Oligarchy Threat in Somber Farewell Address
In a final address, President Biden warned of a rising American oligarchy controlled by a few ultra-rich individuals and tech giants, threatening democracy and fundamental rights; he also expressed concerns about the spread of misinformation and the weakening of climate change initiatives.
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56% Bias Score
Assumption University Students Charged in Staged "Catch a Predator" Assault
Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a 22-year-old active-duty military member to campus via a dating app, assaulting him, and falsely accusing him of being a sexual predator; the incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
Assumption University Students Charged in Staged "Catch a Predator" Assault
Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a 22-year-old active-duty military member to campus via a dating app, assaulting him, and falsely accusing him of being a sexual predator; the incident was recorded and shared on TikTok.
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64% Bias Score
Combating Disinformation: Strategies, Challenges, and Democratic Risks
Since 2016, disinformation campaigns, particularly evident in the 2016 US election and the 2024 Romanian presidential election, have threatened democratic processes, prompting responses like the Global Engagement Center and pre-bunking strategies, although their effectiveness and potential overreach...
Combating Disinformation: Strategies, Challenges, and Democratic Risks
Since 2016, disinformation campaigns, particularly evident in the 2016 US election and the 2024 Romanian presidential election, have threatened democratic processes, prompting responses like the Global Engagement Center and pre-bunking strategies, although their effectiveness and potential overreach...
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48% 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
Musk Blames California's Democratic Leaders Amidst Devastating Wildfires
Amidst the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Elon Musk, a former California resident and beneficiary of its policies, criticized the state's Democratic leaders, accusing them of prioritizing DEI over saving lives and homes, while simultaneously promoting narratives about illegal immigrant looting, ...
Musk Blames California's Democratic Leaders Amidst Devastating Wildfires
Amidst the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, Elon Musk, a former California resident and beneficiary of its policies, criticized the state's Democratic leaders, accusing them of prioritizing DEI over saving lives and homes, while simultaneously promoting narratives about illegal immigrant looting, ...
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52% 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
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 scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
Meta scraps US fact-checkers, raising misinformation concerns
Meta, owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has ended its use of third-party fact-checkers in the US, impacting its 3 billion daily users and raising concerns about misinformation and political influence.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Responds to Brazil's Concerns Over Content Moderation Changes
Facing concerns over Meta's altered content moderation policies, the Brazilian government received a response stating that the changes, initially applied to the US, will be tested before global rollout, yet the Attorney General expressed concerns over their compliance with Brazilian laws.
Meta Responds to Brazil's Concerns Over Content Moderation Changes
Facing concerns over Meta's altered content moderation policies, the Brazilian government received a response stating that the changes, initially applied to the US, will be tested before global rollout, yet the Attorney General expressed concerns over their compliance with Brazilian laws.
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36% Bias Score
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees Amidst Policy Overhaul
Meta will lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, due to underperformance, as part of broader policy changes that include relaxing content moderation and ending third-party fact-checking programs, prompting criticism of political motivations.
Meta to Lay Off 3,600 Employees Amidst Policy Overhaul
Meta will lay off approximately 3,600 employees, or 5% of its workforce, due to underperformance, as part of broader policy changes that include relaxing content moderation and ending third-party fact-checking programs, prompting criticism of political motivations.
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44% Bias Score
Infowars Acquisition Bid Doubles to $7 Million
First United American Companies offered $7 million to buy Alex Jones' Infowars platform, more than doubling its previous bid, after a judge voided an auction that awarded the platform to The Onion; proceeds will primarily compensate Sandy Hook shooting victims' families.
Infowars Acquisition Bid Doubles to $7 Million
First United American Companies offered $7 million to buy Alex Jones' Infowars platform, more than doubling its previous bid, after a judge voided an auction that awarded the platform to The Onion; proceeds will primarily compensate Sandy Hook shooting victims' families.
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36% 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