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A Collective Meltdown From the Truth Police
Meta is doing away with “fact-checkers,” leading to widespread meltdowns by online hall monitors.
Fact-Checking or Fact-Shielding? Twitter Files Journalist Slams PolitiFact’s Defense of Government Pressure on Big Tech
PolitiFact dismisses Vance’s “censorship” claim, sparking criticism from Shellenberger over government pressure on social media giants.
Judges Back Meta in Vaccine “Misinformation” Battle, Free Speech Advocates Vow to Fight On
Meta wins in court, but dissent raises alarm over government involvement in social media censorship.
Lawmakers Request Delay on Meta’s Shutdown of “Fact-Checker” Favorite Content Surveillance Tool
Meta’s decision to shut down a content surveillance tool called CrowdTangle, announced earlier in the year and about to take effect next month, has met with opposition from a group of US lawmakers. CrowdTangle, which the giant bought in 2016, has over the years been “repurposed” by “fact-checke
Fact-Checking Founder Suggests Abandoning Goal of “Informing Democracy” to Act More Like “Marketers”
Many would argue they’ve already been doing that.
Researchers Use AI to Flag “Misinformation” in Podcasts, Call for Tech Companies and Regulators to “Meet This Challenge”
Podcasting is becoming a major censorship target.
Fact Checkers Accuse Christina Pushaw of Harassment for Criticizing and Showing Reporter’s Emails on Twitter
Pushaw is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ press secretary.
Facebook Fact-Checkers Can’t Agree on Definition for “Energy Independence”
Facebook censors based on their decisions but “fact-checkers” don’t always agree.
