Man Who Fired Shots at Pizzeria in 2016 Killed by Police
Edgar Maddison Welch, who in 2016 fired shots at Comet Ping Pong pizzeria in Washington, D.C., believing a false conspiracy theory, was fatally shot by North Carolina police this weekend after he brandished a firearm during an arrest attempt; he had been released from prison in 2020 after serving fo...
Man Who Fired Shots at Pizzeria in 2016 Killed by Police
Edgar Maddison Welch, who in 2016 fired shots at Comet Ping Pong pizzeria in Washington, D.C., believing a false conspiracy theory, was fatally shot by North Carolina police this weekend after he brandished a firearm during an arrest attempt; he had been released from prison in 2020 after serving fo...
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36% Bias Score
Brazil Demands Answers from Meta Over Global Verification Program Removal
The Brazilian government gave Meta 72 hours to explain its decision to remove its global verification program, expressing concerns about the potential increase in misinformation and extremism, particularly given Brazil's history of online extremist activity and large online population.
Brazil Demands Answers from Meta Over Global Verification Program Removal
The Brazilian government gave Meta 72 hours to explain its decision to remove its global verification program, expressing concerns about the potential increase in misinformation and extremism, particularly given Brazil's history of online extremist activity and large online population.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program Amidst IFCN Criticism
Meta is ending its fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, a move criticized by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) as potentially harmful in countries vulnerable to misinformation, while Meta claims the program led to censorship.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program Amidst IFCN Criticism
Meta is ending its fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, a move criticized by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) as potentially harmful in countries vulnerable to misinformation, while Meta claims the program led to censorship.
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64% Bias Score
Meta Fires Fact-Checkers to Boost Engagement
Meta plans to fire its US fact-checkers, weakening disinformation moderation across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to boost engagement and ad revenue, mirroring X's approach and potentially increasing the spread of misinformation.
Meta Fires Fact-Checkers to Boost Engagement
Meta plans to fire its US fact-checkers, weakening disinformation moderation across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads to boost engagement and ad revenue, mirroring X's approach and potentially increasing the spread of misinformation.
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60% Bias Score
Pope Links "Fake News" to Trump Assassination Attempts
Pope Francis, in his annual address, blamed "fake news" for assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump in 2024, citing a Pennsylvania shooting where a bystander died and a thwarted Florida attack, alongside an attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Pope Links "Fake News" to Trump Assassination Attempts
Pope Francis, in his annual address, blamed "fake news" for assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump in 2024, citing a Pennsylvania shooting where a bystander died and a thwarted Florida attack, alongside an attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
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48% Bias Score
Online Access Fuels Rise of German Historical Revisionism
The easy online access to historical revisionism, particularly concerning Nazi Germany, is amplified by the AfD party in Germany, impacting schools and society, necessitating teacher training and support to counteract its spread.
Online Access Fuels Rise of German Historical Revisionism
The easy online access to historical revisionism, particularly concerning Nazi Germany, is amplified by the AfD party in Germany, impacting schools and society, necessitating teacher training and support to counteract its spread.
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36% Bias Score
Zuckerberg Accuses Biden Administration of Censorship Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleges the Biden administration pressured his company to censor content about COVID-19 vaccine side effects, prompting Meta's subsequent shift to community-based fact-checking and a leadership change, all occurring amidst the transition to the Trump administration.
Zuckerberg Accuses Biden Administration of Censorship Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg alleges the Biden administration pressured his company to censor content about COVID-19 vaccine side effects, prompting Meta's subsequent shift to community-based fact-checking and a leadership change, all occurring amidst the transition to the Trump administration.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Mirroring X's Approach: Experts Warn of Increased Hate Speech
Meta ended its third-party fact-checking program and eased content moderation, mirroring X's approach, prompting warnings from experts about increased hate speech and misinformation across its platforms, impacting billions of users; this decision is supported by some but opposed by many.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Mirroring X's Approach: Experts Warn of Increased Hate Speech
Meta ended its third-party fact-checking program and eased content moderation, mirroring X's approach, prompting warnings from experts about increased hate speech and misinformation across its platforms, impacting billions of users; this decision is supported by some but opposed by many.
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60% Bias Score
Meta Shifts Content Moderation Policy, Prioritizing User Reports Over AI Detection
Meta, formerly Facebook, is ending partnerships with fact-checking organizations and shifting to a more reactive approach to content moderation, prioritizing user reports over proactive AI detection, raising concerns about misinformation and harmful content.
Meta Shifts Content Moderation Policy, Prioritizing User Reports Over AI Detection
Meta, formerly Facebook, is ending partnerships with fact-checking organizations and shifting to a more reactive approach to content moderation, prioritizing user reports over proactive AI detection, raising concerns about misinformation and harmful content.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Reduces Content Moderation, Mirroring X's Approach
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, announced a significant reduction in content moderation across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, echoing Elon Musk's approach on X, potentially increasing the spread of misinformation and harmful content impacting billions of users.
Meta Reduces Content Moderation, Mirroring X's Approach
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, announced a significant reduction in content moderation across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, echoing Elon Musk's approach on X, potentially increasing the spread of misinformation and harmful content impacting billions of users.
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60% Bias Score
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checkers, Raising Concerns About Global Shift Away From Truth
Meta eliminated professional fact-checkers, citing bias, coinciding with Trump's election; this decision follows historical patterns of prioritizing beliefs over evidence and raises concerns about a global shift away from factual information, particularly given the role of social media and AI in spr...
Meta Eliminates Fact-Checkers, Raising Concerns About Global Shift Away From Truth
Meta eliminated professional fact-checkers, citing bias, coinciding with Trump's election; this decision follows historical patterns of prioritizing beliefs over evidence and raises concerns about a global shift away from factual information, particularly given the role of social media and AI in spr...
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64% Bias Score
Judge to Rule on Giuliani Contempt of Court in Defamation Case
A federal judge will rule on Friday whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for repeatedly spreading false claims about two Georgia election workers who were awarded $148 million in a defamation lawsuit; Giuliani's lawyers say his comments didn't violate a court order, while the plaintiff...
Judge to Rule on Giuliani Contempt of Court in Defamation Case
A federal judge will rule on Friday whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for repeatedly spreading false claims about two Georgia election workers who were awarded $148 million in a defamation lawsuit; Giuliani's lawyers say his comments didn't violate a court order, while the plaintiff...
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44% Bias Score