TikTok Adopts Crowd-Sourced Verification Tool to Combat Misinformation In the age of information overload and the rapid spread of fake news, social media platforms are under increasing pressure to tackle misinformation effectively. TikTok, the popular short-form video app, is taking a proactive approach by introducing a crowd-sourced verification tool to combat false information on its […]
UNESCO pushes for digital trust at WSIS+20
UNESCO Pushes for Digital Trust at WSIS+20 Digital platforms are reshaping how we experience truth, trust, and crisis, and global leaders are racing to ensure these systems serve the public good rather than deepen societal divides. In the ever-changing landscape of the digital world, ensuring trust and reliability is paramount. This is why organizations like […]
AI-generated photo falsely claims to show a downed Israeli jet
AI-Generated Photo Falsely Claims to Show a Downed Israeli Jet In the age of digital technology and social media, the spread of misinformation has become an increasingly common occurrence. Recently, a viral image made rounds on the internet, claiming to depict a crashed Israeli jet in Iran. However, upon closer inspection by the fact-checking organization […]
‘White genocide’: Elon Musk’s chatbot promotes debunked claims about South Africa on X
Elon Musk’s Chatbot Promotes Debunked Claims About South Africa: The Truth Behind ‘White Genocide’ Grok, the AI chatbot created by Elon Musk’s company xAI and integrated into the X platform, has recently come under fire for promoting debunked claims about ‘white genocide’ in South Africa. The controversy surrounding these claims highlights the dangers of misinformation […]
Footnotes to bring crowd-sourced context to TikTok
Footnotes: Enhancing TikTok with Crowd-Sourced Context TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, is taking a step in a new direction by introducing footnotes. These footnotes will serve as a community-driven tool to provide context and information to users. Unlike Meta, TikTok has decided to maintain its fact-checking program in conjunction […]
Meta cracks down on misinformation in Australia
Meta Cracks Down on Misinformation in Australia Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, offering a space for connection, information sharing, and entertainment. However, with great power comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to curbing the spread of misinformation. In Australia, social media companies, including Meta, are facing increasing […]
Brazil’s Lula criticises Meta’s move to end US fact-checking program
Brazil’s Lula Criticizes Meta’s Move to End US Fact-Checking Program Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has recently criticized Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, for its decision to end a fact-checking program in the United States. This move comes amidst a warning from Judge Alexandre de Moraes to tech firms […]