All articles tagged with #bias monitor
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Techdirt.
The FCC is installing a 'bias monitor' at CBS as part of the approval process for its merger, aimed at ensuring the network is favorable to Trump, raising concerns about government influence on media independence and bias.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Ars Technica
The FCC approved Paramount's $8 billion merger with Skydance on the condition of installing a 'bias monitor' at CBS, which critics argue is a politically motivated measure aimed at ensuring reporting aligns with President Trump's interests, contrasting with previous neutral oversight mechanisms like the NBC/GE ombudsman. The move has sparked concerns about First Amendment violations and political influence over news content.