Topic: George Washington University
George Washington University has been involved in initiatives that intersect with issues of censorship and surveillance, particularly through its funding of anti-misinformation groups. These efforts raise concerns about the implications for free speech, as they often target content deemed harmful or misleading, potentially stifling open discourse. The university’s role in shaping narratives around misinformation highlights the ongoing tension between protecting individual liberties and the push for greater control over information dissemination.
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US-Funded “Anti-Misinformation” Groups Are Still Quietly Active
Government-backed “anti-misinformation” projects quietly persist under new names and missions, blurring the line between public health outreach and narrative control.
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Revealed: The Biden Administration Granted $5M to “Misinformation” and “Harassment” Prevention
The $5 million NSF grant to GWU raises concerns over government-backed speech regulation and selective expert protection.
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Google’s Jigsaw proposes real-time, cross-platform monitoring of “hate clusters” to “disrupt their reach”
Google’s researchers aren’t happy that users are migrating to platforms that don’t censor “misinformation.”
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“Free speech” lawyer argues “lying” should be an impeachable offense
Censorship justification is increasingly common.
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Hillary Clinton is still blaming Facebook for helping Trump spread “outright lies about Democrats”
Clinton added that, “even though these posts violate Facebook’s stated terms of service, they’re still up.”