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Tegna Shuts Down National Fact-Checking Unit, Verify, Amidst Rising Scrutiny and Debate Over Misinformation WASHINGTON – In a move that has sparked debate about the future of fact-checking in media, Tegna Inc., a major U.S. broadcasting company, has abruptly shut down its national fact-checking operation, Verify. This decision, which resulted…
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The TikTok Tightrope: Navigating Misinformation in the Age of Viral Videos TikTok, the bite-sized video platform that exploded onto the scene in 2016, has rapidly evolved from a hub for playful trends and lip-syncing videos to a ubiquitous digital metropolis. Its pervasive influence spans generations, capturing the attention of everyone from grandparents captivated by heartwarming animal friendships to parents sharing viral clips of their favorite sports teams. This meteoric rise has coincided with a decline in traditional television viewership, as more individuals turn to the app not only for entertainment, but increasingly for news and information. While this accessibility to…
The Dangerous Convergence of Disinformation and Hate Speech Keywords: Disinformation, hate speech, online hate, misinformation, social media, propaganda, extremism, polarization, online safety, content moderation, freedom of speech, censorship, algorithm, echo chamber, internet safety The internet, once hailed as a democratizing force, now faces a growing challenge: the convergence of disinformation and hate speech. This toxic blend poses a significant threat to individuals, communities, and democratic values worldwide. No longer confined to the fringes of society, these intertwined phenomena are increasingly amplified by sophisticated algorithms and exploited by malicious actors, creating a dangerous online environment. This article explores the complex relationship…
