Tag #Misinformation

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Trump's Greenland Statement: A New Era of Assertive Geopolitics

President-elect Donald Trump's statement about annexing Greenland exemplifies a new era of assertive behavior in international relations, mirroring similar trends in personal and corporate domains, impacting global norms and information control as highlighted by the author's observations about a new...

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Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Sparking Global Misinformation Concerns

Meta has abandoned fact-checking programs on its US platforms, prompting concerns from global experts about increased misinformation and hate speech; the decision comes amid pressure from the incoming Trump administration, and Australia is standing firm on its social media regulations.

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Meta Ends Fact-Checking Program, Raising Misinformation Concerns

Meta abruptly ended its $100 million fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in March 2024, impacting 115 organizations and potentially increasing misinformation, following the appointment of a new global policy chief with Republican ties.

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Meta Ends Fact-Checking in US, Prioritizing Free Speech

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th that the company will end independent fact-checking on its US platforms, citing political bias and prioritizing "free expression." This decision is accompanied by policy changes and a move of content moderation teams to Texas.

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Meta to End Facebook Fact-Checking, Sparking EU Concerns

SPD leader Saskia Esken criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook, calling for the EU to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA) to combat disinformation campaigns. Zuckerberg's move is seen as aligning with the incoming Trump administration, which is perceived t...

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Meta's End to Fact-Checking: Ressa Warns of 'Extremely Dangerous Times'

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa criticizes Meta's decision to end fact-checking on its platforms, warning of extremely dangerous times ahead for journalism, democracy, and social media users due to increased misinformation and relaxed content moderation; she rejects Mark Zuckerberg's claim that...

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Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in the US, Prioritizing Free Speech

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of its US fact-checking partnerships, citing political bias and prioritizing free speech, a decision praised by Donald Trump and seen by experts as a move to appease him, potentially leading to increased misinformation.

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Biden Weighs Preemptive Pardons, Criticizes Trump's Misinformation

President Biden, in a recent interview, stated he has not yet decided whether to issue preemptive pardons to protect allies from potential prosecution under a Trump administration; he defended his son Hunter's pardon and criticized Trump's spread of misinformation.

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Meta to Slash Content Moderation, Aligning with Trump

Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, will dramatically reduce content moderation on its platforms, ending third-party fact-checking and aligning with incoming President Trump's stance against perceived censorship, beginning in the US; this challenges EU regulations and reflects a broader trend among Big Te...

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Facebook Ends Content Moderation, Shifting Responsibility to Users

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook and Instagram will end their eight-year project of content moderation, shifting responsibility to users, potentially due to the incoming Trump administration and a perceived lessening of regulatory oversight.

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Reduced Inequality
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Meta Eliminates Fact-Checking, Relaxes Hate Speech Policies

Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation policies, eliminating its US fact-checking network and relaxing restrictions on hateful conduct, allowing previously prohibited content such as misgendering and allegations of mental illness based on sexual orientation; these changes, effecti...

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Gender Equality
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Meta Rolls Back Content Moderation, Ending Fact-Checking Partnerships

Meta announced it will significantly reduce content moderation and end partnerships with 10 third-party fact-checking organizations, citing accusations of political bias and censorship; the decision has drawn mixed reactions, with some expressing concerns about increased misinformation.

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