disinformation

Senate Democrat Inquisits Tech Giants on Tackling False Israel-Hamas Conflict Content: Unveiling Doubts and Solutions

Sen. Michael Bennet calls out tech giants for their response to the spread of misinformation surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. In a letter addressed to Facebook-parent Meta, Google-parent Alphabet, TikTok, and X (formerly known as Twitter), the Colorado Democrat expresses concern over the proliferation of “false and misleading content” related to the conflict. On social media …

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Meta takes strong action against violence and misinformation during Israel-Hamas conflict

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced on Friday its enhanced efforts to enforce policies on violence and misinformation amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The tech giant has established a “special operations center” with experts fluent in Hebrew and Arabic to monitor the situation and swiftly …

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Musk’s X Raises Concerns as Elections Draw Near

In a surprising move, the X social media platform (formerly known as Twitter) has disabled a feature that allows users to report election misinformation. This decision comes just weeks before an upcoming referendum in Australia and the 2024 US election. According to a report by Reuters, the drop-down menu for reporting false claims no …

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China’s Tactics in ‘Disinformation Wars’: Exploiting Hawaii Fires for Strategic Manipulation

Last month, the devastating fires that ravaged Maui were rumored to be caused by a hidden “weather weapon” the US government tested on its own citizens. This conspiracy theory, however, is part of a coordinated disinformation campaign by Chinese operatives to create turmoil in the US before the 2024 presidential election, as reported by the …

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Louisiana judge refuses DOJ motion to postpone order in social media case

A federal judge has rejected the Justice Department’s request to stay an order that limits the Biden administration’s communication with social media companies over concerns about free speech. The judge, Terry Doughty, who was appointed by Trump in Louisiana, denied the DOJ’s motion to stay the injunction while they appeal the decision. However, the Justice …

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Justice Department Seeks Stay in Social Media Case, Citing Potential ‘Grave Harm’

The Justice Department has taken action to appeal a federal judge’s order regarding the Biden administration’s communication with social media companies, citing concerns over free speech. In a filing before U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty in Louisiana, led by Brian Boynton, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, the lawyers argue that the order’s “broad scope …

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Report: State Department cancels meetings on Facebook following court order

Following a recent court ruling that placed limitations on the Biden administration’s communication with social media companies, the State Department has decided to cancel its scheduled meeting with Facebook officials. The Washington Post reports that these monthly meetings, along with any future ones, have been put on hold pending further guidance in light of the …

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Biden Administration Plans to Challenge Order Limiting Communication with Social Media Firms

The Justice Department has formally lodged an appeal against a federal court ruling that limits the ability of Biden administration officials to communicate with social media companies. The ruling, handed down by U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty, prevents administration officials from contacting these companies about the removal or suppression of protected free speech content on …

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CDC Director’s Exit Warning on Politicized ‘Science’ Provokes Laughter

Physician, heal thyself. Outgoing CDC Director Rochelle Walensky issued a cautionary message about the potential dangers of politicized science and misinformation. It is a notable warning coming from someone who has witnessed the mistakes made by public health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic. To err is human, and forgiveness is divine, but it becomes easier …

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