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tech-policy3 hours ago•17 min saved

Censorship showdown: NewsGuard sues FTC over ratings control

NewsGuard, a firm that rates the reliability of online news outlets, has sued President Trump’s Federal Trade Commission, alleging the agency tried to drive it out of business by barring a major ad agency from using NewsGuard’s ratings in retaliation for disagreements with its assessments. The company frames the move as censorship and argues it violates First and Fourth Amendment rights, illustrating a clash between a government regulator and a private ratings provider over online news credibility.

via The Washington Post|

#censorship #federal-trade-commission #lawsuits

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

Unmasking the Role of Misinformation in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Verified accounts on Elon Musk's X platform were found to be responsible for spreading nearly three-quarters of the most viral posts containing misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to a study by NewsGuard. These accounts, which obtained verification through Musk's revamped system, were identified as "superspreaders" of false narratives while displaying a blue checkmark that verifies nothing. The study identified ten prominent false claims that were widely spread, accumulating over 1.3 million engagements and more than 100 million views globally in just one week. Musk criticized NewsGuard, calling it a scam, while the European Commission warned X of potential penalties under the new Digital Services Act if it fails to address the dissemination of Israel/Hamas disinformation.

via Ars Technica|

#elon-musk #israel-hamas #misinformation

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

The Israel-Hamas War: Unmasking the Flood of Misinformation

Premium, verified accounts on Elon Musk's X platform are reportedly cashing in on spreading misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict. These accounts pay X to promote their posts, boosting their visibility and reach. NewsGuard, an information analysis company, identified seven "misinformation superspreaders" taking advantage of X's verification policy changes. These accounts share widely debunked claims, including recycled videos from unrelated conflicts, to make false assertions about Israel and Hamas. NewsGuard's analysis found that these posts received over 1.3 million engagements and were viewed more than 100 million times globally in just one week. Musk, the CEO of X, responded to the report by stating that the company should be disbanded. The European Union has also opened an investigation into X over the spread of disinformation and illegal content related to the Israel-Hamas war.

via CNN|

#elon-musk #israel-hamas-conflict #misinformation