French President Emmanuel Macron allegedly argued that video images showing his wife Brigitte pushing him away with both hands in the face on Monday were […]
Tag: Disinformation
Free Speech In Pakistan: Pakistan introduces law allowing government to block platforms, imprison users for spreading ‘disinformation’ on social media
Pakistan’s government has tightened its grip on social media with a new law that critics fear will threaten free speech and further erode democratic freedoms. […]
Russian Disinformation Campaigns Eluded Meta’s Efforts to Block Them
A Russian organization linked to the Kremlin’s covert influence campaigns posted more than 8,000 political advertisements on Facebook despite European and American restrictions barring companies […]
HHS head blames 'instantaneous' disinformation for low trust: 'Can't go toe-to-toe with social media'
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra claimed “instantaneous information and disinformation” was responsible for low trust in health officials. In an […]
As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation
While Republicans largely cheered Meta’s announcement on Tuesday that it would effectively end its fact-checking program, several tech watchdog groups condemned the decision, warning of […]