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Elon Musk is spreading election misinformation, but X's fact checkers are long gone
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The article from The Economic Times discusses how Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), is spreading election misinformation without any fact-checking measures in place. Trump's claims about voter fraud were directly debunked on the platform in 2020, but Musk's false notions about the US voting system go unchecked. Civil rights lawyers and Democrats express concerns about Musk's ability to reignite doubts about the election system, following the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Musk's involvement in politicized content on X has raised questions about his unique role in the 2024 election.
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Google Joins Hands With News Publishers To Curb Deepfakes
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Google has partnered with news publishers and fact-checkers in India to combat the spread of misinformation, including deepfakes, ahead of the country's upcoming elections. The collaboration, known as 'Shakti, India Election Fact-Checking Collective', will create a platform for independent fact-checkers and Indian language publishers to collaborate and share fact checks, research resources, and alerts regarding viral misinformation and deepfakes. The project also aims to offer training in fact-checking methodologies, deepfake detection, and the use of Google tools for verification processes. This initiative aligns with Google's ongoing efforts to combat misinformation and support journalism through various initiatives and funding programs.
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Google collaborates with fact checkers to weed out misinformation in elections
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has announced a collaboration with fact-checkers in India to combat online misinformation and deepfakes ahead of the general elections. Through the partnership, Google will support Shakti, a consortium of news publishers and fact-checkers, in early detection of misinformation by creating a common repository that news publishers can use. The project will focus on connecting independent fact-checkers and Indian language publishers to share fact checks, research resources, and alerts on viral misinformation and deepfakes related to the elections. The Fact-Checking Collective will also provide training in fact-checking methodologies and deepfake detection.
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Elon Musk's misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times: study
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's false US election claims on X have garnered nearly 1.2 billion views, raising concerns about his influence on the polarized election. Researchers have flagged that Musk's personal account, with over 193 million followers, is spreading debunked election claims. The lack of community moderation and the algorithmically-boosted incitement have led to real-world violence. Musk also recently faced criticism for sharing a deepfake video featuring Vice President Kamala Harris. As Musk's behavior leans towards election interference, there is a need for public, regulatory, and advertiser accountability. Critics are calling for Musk to address the misinformation on X and its AI chatbot, Grok.
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Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformation, experts say
Economic Times
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9m ago
Medial
According to a report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate, Elon Musk's false claims about the US election have garnered 2 billion views on social media platform X. The platform is also being used to spread misinformation about critical battleground states. Musk's support for former President Donald Trump and his large following of 203 million followers on X allows for the dissemination of content to other platforms. Fact-checkers have flagged at least 87 of Musk's posts as false or misleading. X users in swing states like Pennsylvania are misinterpreting local election events as examples of interference. An X account with 117,000 followers helped spread a fake video of mail-in ballots being destroyed.
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Elon Musk's X disabled feature for reporting electoral misinformation, claims researcher
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) disabled a feature that allowed users to report misinformation about elections, raising concerns about false claims spreading before major elections. The feature was introduced in 2022 but was recently removed for reporting political misinformation in all jurisdictions except the European Union. Critics argue that this move may limit intervention against electoral falsehoods at a time when social media platforms are under pressure to address the issue. The change comes just before Australia's referendum and the US presidential election.
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Elon Musk may have a point in his fight against Brazil, but he's not actually helping
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk is facing backlash for opposing a Brazilian supreme court order to ban certain X accounts spreading election misinformation. Civil liberties experts argue that Musk's support for these accounts empowers an antidemocratic faction within Brazil's far-right. The judge has responded by launching an investigation into Musk for obstruction, criminal organization, and incitement. The order is part of a broader effort to combat hate speech and false information, following the storming of Brazil's congressional building in 2023, fueled by false claims of election fraud. Critics argue that Musk's defense of these accounts undermines nuanced debate about free speech and content moderation.
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Australia frets over Meta halt to US fact-checking
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Australia is concerned over Meta's decision to end US fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, fearing increased misinformation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted the danger to democracy and public mental health. Meta plans to replace fact-checkers with community posts, starting in the U.S. Australia's efforts to curb misinformation include investing in reliable news and implementing social media restrictions. However, Australia's local fact-checking contract remains unaffected by Meta's U.S. change.
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X lost millions of active users after being banned in Brazil
TechCrunch
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11m ago
Medial
Bluesky has gained 2 million new users recently, likely due to X being banned in Brazil. X's ban resulted from their refusal to remove accounts spreading misinformation in support of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Bluesky may benefit from X's loss, as they are estimated to lose 40 million monthly active users.
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Detecting deepfakes should not be the sole responsibility of platforms: Sam Gregory
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The upcoming elections in over 40 countries, including India, are at risk of being influenced by AI-driven misinformation, according to a study by the World Economic Forum. Deepfakes, synthetic media tools, are becoming more accessible and are being used both positively and negatively in political campaigning. Detection tools for deepfakes are not yet fully developed, and there is an equity gap in access to these tools. Journalists, fact checkers, and election officials need to be equipped to detect deceptive AI. While some tech companies are working on AI detection tools, regulation and standards are also needed to ensure transparency and accountability.
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'Copycat': Elon Musk, X users react to Meta introducing Community Notes
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking program and introducing a feature similar to X’s "Community Notes," drawing mixed reactions on social media. Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino from X highlighted the democratic process of X's model, contrasting it with traditional fact-checking. Users joked about Meta copying the idea, while some emphasized the effectiveness of Community Notes. Meta's Joel Kaplan stated that X's model works well, and they aim to adopt a similar system, citing bias in the previous method.
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