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WhatsApp Introduces Search Prompts to Crack Down on Viral “Misinformation”
WhatsApp will now encourage users to “double check” certain messages via search.
Facebook Censors Hydroxychloroquine Praise, Even in Countries Where It’s an Official Treatment
Facebook’s censorship isn’t relevant in every country.
UK Government Want to Use “Friendly Influencers” to Combat Russian Disinformation
You might have blinked and missed it – but the (geo)political specter of “Russia threat” has resurfaced. This time, the ever-elusive beastie has been spotted in the UK, and some urgent action on the internet is now officially warranted. The latest sighting has been reported by members of the Br
UK Calls for “Online Harms” Regulator to Police “Misinformation”
UK plans tougher restrictions on speech.
UK Parliamentary Committee on Russian Disinformation Calls for New Social Media Content Removal Protocols
The committee also recommended that these content removal protocols be expanded to encompass other areas.
UK Admits COVID Tracing Program Is Operating Illegally
Data protection assurances are non existent.
TikTok Allowed Child Groomers Back on the Platform After a One-Week Ban
TikTok is accused of being lenient.
TikTok Has Removed Over 29,000 Videos in Europe for Breaking Its Coronavirus Rules
And like other Big Tech platforms, TikTok has also given the World Health Organization millions of impressions in its app.
UK Regulators Plan Fines and Restrictions on Internet Video Providers Over “Hatred” and More
UK-based video sharing platforms will be required to “take appropriate measures to protect users from harm.”
The “Violation of UK Law” Twitter Notices Are Murky and Far From Transparent
The UK is hardly known for its freedoms.
Companies Using AI to Detect “Misinformation” Are Getting Big Investments
Many want to capitalize on the recent trend to determine and remove fake news.