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Meet the next fact-checker, debunker and moderator: You

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Meet the next fact-checker, debunker and moderator: You

Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is replacing its professional fact-checking and moderation efforts with user-driven "Community Notes," similar to a model adopted by X (formerly Twitter). This shift entrusts content verification to users, signaling a move towards looser guidelines and potentially increasing misinformation on the platform. Critics argue this could offload responsibility from Meta. Studies suggest that while community-based fact-checking can be effective, it often struggles with politically divisive issues and requires institutional moderation support.

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Spanish court rules Facebook moderator suffered work-related mental trauma

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Spanish court rules Facebook moderator suffered work-related mental trauma

A Spanish court ruled that a former Facebook moderator suffered work-related mental trauma from the content she was required to moderate. The moderator, who was contracted through a third-party company, handled disturbing images and violent content on the platform. The court found that Facebook did not provide adequate support to mitigate the psychological impact of the job, leading to the moderator's mental health issues. This ruling could potentially have implications for the working conditions and responsibilities of content moderators in the tech industry.

Meta expanding fact-checking to Threads ahead of US, India elections

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta expanding fact-checking to Threads ahead of US, India elections

Meta (formerly Facebook) is expanding its fact-checking program to the Threads platform ahead of the US and India general elections next year. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the move, stating that the company aims to allow fact-checking partners to review and rate misinformation on Threads independently. Meta recently provided users on Instagram and Facebook with more controls over content sensitivity and fact-checking. The company is extending these controls to Threads, allowing users to choose the default level of demotions for fact-checked content in their feed. Fact-checkers will soon be able to review and rate false content on Threads directly.

TikTok prepares to combat misinfo, AI fakes and influence ops ahead of European Union election

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

TikTok prepares to combat misinfo, AI fakes and influence ops ahead of European Union election

TikTok is taking steps to tackle misinformation during the upcoming European Union elections by setting up fact-checking hubs within the app. It plans to launch in-app election centers in each of the 27 EU countries next month to help users separate fact from fiction. With concerns about the spread of misleading content and deepfake videos, TikTok is anticipating an increase in misinformation during the election period. The platform will label EU election-related videos and direct users to their country's in-app election center for trusted and authoritative information.

Faced pregnancy issues due to toxic workplace: TikTok UK worker

Inshorts · 11m ago

Faced pregnancy issues due to toxic workplace: TikTok UK worker

A content moderator at TikTok has sued the company in UK over alleged disability discrimination and a toxic work environment that caused her stress and pregnancy complications. Olivia Anton Altamirano alleged she was discriminated because she suffered from multiple sclerosis. "I felt offended, harassed and degraded in a toxic work environment," she said. TikTok has denied all allegations.

Google collaborates with fact checkers to weed out misinformation in elections

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google collaborates with fact checkers to weed out misinformation in elections

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.

Charging ₹20 lakh was never part of plan, was merely a filter: Zomato's Goyal on job offer

Inshorts · 8m ago

Charging ₹20 lakh was never part of plan, was merely a filter: Zomato's Goyal on job offer

In an update on Chief of Staff opening at Zomato, CEO Deepinder Goyal said, "As some people pointed out, the 'you have to pay us ₹20 lakhs' was merely a filter, to find people who had power to appreciate the opportunity...without getting bogged down by constraints." "In fact, charging people ₹20 lakhs was never part of the plan," he added.

Google Joins Hands With News Publishers To Curb Deepfakes

Inc42 · 1y ago

Google Joins Hands With News Publishers To Curb Deepfakes

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.

Google is killing Gmail's basic HTML view (but not Gmail) in 2024

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Google is discontinuing the basic HTML view for Gmail starting January 2024. The company updated its support page to inform users that Gmail will automatically switch to the Standard view after the deadline. The basic HTML view lacks certain features like chat, spell checker, search filters, keyboard shortcuts, and rich formatting. While it is useful for low-connectivity situations, Google's focus is currently on incorporating AI-powered features into its products, such as the recently launched Duet AI feature for writing emails.

Elon Musk unveils X's Community Notes in India, tackling misinformation: How it works

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk unveils X's Community Notes in India, tackling misinformation: How it works

Elon Musk's micro-blogging platform, X, has introduced the 'Community Notes' program in India to combat misinformation. The initiative allows users to fact-check tweets and contribute to creating a more informed digital environment. Contributors must meet specific criteria, such as having no recent violations of X's rules and being a member for at least six months. Notes claiming a post is potentially misleading can be shown on the post if rated as helpful by enough people. The program aims to enlist individuals from diverse backgrounds to assess content credibility.

Mint Primer | Fact and fiction: (Un)importance of fact-checkers

Livemint

Livemint · 6m ago

Mint Primer | Fact and fiction: (Un)importance of fact-checkers

Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the end of independent fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, favoring 'community notes' akin to those on Elon Musk's X platform, sparking concerns over unchecked misinformation. Critics argue fact-checking is essential for thwarting divisive content globally. While Meta has 11 fact-checking partners in India, the effectiveness sans human intervention is questionable. Indian laws require social media due diligence but don't mandate human fact-checking, leaving platforms vulnerable to political manipulation.

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