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Meta shuts down U.S Fact Checking Programs on Social Media

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Meta has dropped its U.S fact checking programs designed to label viral, misleading content via their social media platforms. Fact checking organisations argue this policy shift could encourage hate speech as well as spreading disinformation and misinformation online. These changes only currently apply to Meta’s U.S operations and not overseas. Image: Image Credit: Pixabay / …

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Federal report reveals social media impact and Meta’s withdrawal

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The Federal government has tabled a second interim report around its social media inquiry. The report shows the influence and impacts of social media on the Australian community and the decision of social media corporation Meta of abandoning its deal with the government. The report also did recommendations so public journalism becomes more sustainable. Produced …

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Meta’s news removal will threat small publishers

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Meta’s potential removal of news from Facebook and Instagram, will hurt smaller publishers and diverse voices. Many smaller publishers don’t get funding and rely on website ads. With the already struggling newsroom spaces, Claire Stuchbery from Local and Independent Media Association says the government should help these publishers stay important in Australian democracy. Image: Image …

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