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Thailand Begins Arresting Citizens for “Inducing Panic” Online by Sharing Coronavirus Information
Thailand is the latest country to make sharing unverified information a criminal offense.
Google-Backed Research Group Release New Tool for Detecting Fake Images
The tool is supposed to help journalists see if an image has been manipulated.
Instagram Meme Fact Checkers Acknowledge “Concerning” Shrinking of Freedom of Expression
The fact checker Africa Check seems oblivious that their actions are contributing to the decline in freedom of expression.
Congress Drafts Bill to Create “National Commission” for Online Content Removal
The bill calls for a “federal social media task force to coordinate the government’s response to such issues.”
Google and Twitter Met at Facebook HQ With Homeland Security and FBI About 2020 Election “Disinformation”
Also discussed during the meeting were plans for better coordination of security efforts between tech giants and government agencies.
US Department of Defense to Start Scanning Articles, Photos, Videos, and Audio to Combat “Fake News”
The Pentagon wants to fight “fake news”
Facebook and Twitter to Meet With FEC to Discuss Fake News and 2020 Elections
Google has not responded whether it will send a representative or not.
YouTube Chief Proposes “Positive Discrimination” of “Authoritative Sources” Like CNN Over Indie Creators
YouTube appears to be turning its back on the users that built the platform.
The EU’s System for Combating Russian “Disinformation” Is a Complete Flop
The Rapid Alert System just collects data and doesn’t do anything with it.
Google Wants to Teach Kids How to Spot Fake News
The curriculum will teach kids how to “Be Internet Awesome”.
Facebook Wants to Create “a Safe Space for Trustworthy News”
Facebook is more determined than ever to crack down on what’s allowed on the platform.
Canada Launches Its Highly Controversial Digital Charter
Canada is no place for freedom of expression.