Democratic lawmakers demand social media improve ‘misinformation’ protections
Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff sent a letter to major social media executives this week asking them to clarify how they will combat “misinformation” and “disinformation” in the 2024 election. The letter, co-signed by seven other lawmakers, accuses social media platforms including X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok of not adequately preparing for a malicious infohazard in […]
‘No Guarantee to Free Speech on Misinformation’
“Freedom of speech when it comes to misinformation and hate speech is not guaranteed,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said in 2022. Waltz on MSNBC Lead-out He spoke about penalties for false information about the 2022 election. “I want to talk about misinformation, which you mentioned earlier. In the previous chapters of politics, disinformation […]
New online ‘misinformation’ bill slammed as ‘biggest attack’ on freedoms in Australia
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How Taylor Swift’s AI callout could bring attention to misinformation
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Harris has shone a bright spotlight on artificial intelligence (AI) deepfakes, a fear that Swift said prompted her to take a public stance in the presidential race. Swift, 34, formally endorsed Harris shortly after Tuesday night's debate, citing concerns about rapidly developing AI technology and its power to deceive. […]
Australia moves to fine social media companies that spread misinformation up to 5% of global revenue
The Australian government has threatened to impose fines of up to 5% of global revenue on online platforms that fail to prevent the spread of misinformation, joining a global movement to crack down on tech giants such as Facebook and X. The bill introduced on Thursday would require tech platforms to set up a code […]
Australia looks to crack down on spread of ‘misinformation’
The Australian government is considering passing legislation that would impose fines on online platforms that spread misinformation and disinformation, but would not fine mainstream news organisations for spreading similar content. The government has vowed to require platforms to set out a code of conduct outlining how they will stop the spread of dangerous false information, […]
Bill Gates pushes for digital IDs to tackle ‘misinformation’ and curb free speech
Bill Gates, both directly and through his foundations, Public Health, news Landscape, Education Policy, artificial intelligenceinsect populations, American farmland, Energy Sector, Foreign Policy,and The Earth itselfHe has also recently suggested he wants free speech and engagement online to be shaped to his liking. CNET asked Gates spoke about how to combat “misinformation,” which he has […]
To slow election misinformation, start with our candidates
BREAKING: The Russians, Chinese, and who knows who else are trying all sorts of things to influence the US presidential election. The Department of Justice is moving to indict several groups as paid agents of Russia conspiring to help select the presidential candidate or otherwise disrupt the political process. Need proof? Russian President Putin calls […]
Politicians and misinformation go hand in hand, but it’s a dangerous game
There are 70 days left until Election Day. The Republican National Convention has concluded, with Donald Trump and J.D. Vance leading the Republican race. The Democratic National Convention has also concluded. Behind usKamala Harris and Tim Walz won their party’s nomination after President Biden abruptly dropped out of the race in July. If there’s one […]
Pakistani Judge Acquits Man over Spreading Misinformation Amid UK Riots
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani judge on Monday acquitted a man who had been charged with spreading false news that helped spark deadly riots in Britain earlier this month, authorities said. The decision came less than a week after 32-year-old web developer Farhan Asif was arrested in a raid at his home in Lahore, […]