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Australian government dumps plan to regulate online misinformation

Australian government dumps plan to regulate online misinformation

No chance of passing the senate.
Staff Writer Nov 25 2024 6:34AM Software
Australia threatens fines for social media giants enabling misinformation

Australia threatens fines for social media giants enabling misinformation

Angers free speech advocates.
Byron Kaye Sep 13 2024 6:28AM Security
University of Sydney, UNSW and UTS ready to ensure digital Integrity

University of Sydney, UNSW and UTS ready to ensure digital Integrity

Opens the International Digital Policy Observatory (IDPO). 
Kate Weber Apr 22 2024 10:00AM Governance
Court eases curbs on Biden administration's contacts with social media firms

Court eases curbs on Biden administration's contacts with social media firms

May not "coerce or significantly encourage" removal of "misinformation".
Nate Raymond and Jonathan Stempel Sep 11 2023 12:44PM Software
Gov agencies get websites blocked without using s313 powers

Gov agencies get websites blocked without using s313 powers

'Informal' block requests don't need to be reported on.
Jeremy Nadel Apr 4 2023 6:48AM Telco/ISP
Meta, Google, Twitter vow to fight fake news better

Meta, Google, Twitter vow to fight fake news better

EU gets tough with new code of practice.
Foo Yun Chee Jun 17 2022 7:00AM Strategy
ACMA to government: digital platforms code needs to be stronger

ACMA to government: digital platforms code needs to be stronger

Government releases report it sat on since June.
Richard Chirgwin Mar 22 2022 11:36AM Strategy
RMIT FactLab is helping Meta address viral misinformation

RMIT FactLab is helping Meta address viral misinformation

Debunking and fact-checking social media posts.
Digital Nation Staff Mar 15 2022 12:01AM Governance
Australian elections at risk from foreign misinformation campaigns

Australian elections at risk from foreign misinformation campaigns

A new parliamentary report says Government is not prepared.
Ben Moore Dec 21 2021 10:11AM Governance
Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia

Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia

A day after the government threatened tougher laws.
Byron Kaye Oct 12 2021 6:07AM Software
Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, says Facebook endangers children, lies about misinformation

Whistleblower, Frances Haugen, says Facebook endangers children, lies about misinformation

Social network prioritises its profits over all else.
Andrew Birmingham Oct 6 2021 7:00AM Marketing
Twitter partners with AP, Reuters to battle misinformation on its site

Twitter partners with AP, Reuters to battle misinformation on its site

To more quickly provide credible information.
Sheila Dang Aug 3 2021 12:35PM Software
White House sees YouTube, Facebook as 'Judge, Jury & Executioner' on vaccine misinformation

White House sees YouTube, Facebook as 'Judge, Jury & Executioner' on vaccine misinformation

Not doing enough to stop it.
Nandita Bose Jul 26 2021 1:05PM Software
Facebook says it should not be blamed for US failing to meet vaccine goals

Facebook says it should not be blamed for US failing to meet vaccine goals

After being criticised for its role in the spread of misinformation.
Jan Wolfe and David Shepardson Jul 19 2021 12:24PM Software
Facebook to take action against users repeatedly sharing misinformation

Facebook to take action against users repeatedly sharing misinformation

To curb amplification of those messages.
Staff Writers May 27 2021 6:28AM Software
'Yes or no?' US lawmakers fume over Big Tech's answers on misinformation

'Yes or no?' US lawmakers fume over Big Tech's answers on misinformation

Social media's role in Capitol insurrection examined.
Diane Bartz and Elizabeth Culliford Mar 29 2021 11:49AM Security
Facebook takes down 1.3 billion fake accounts

Facebook takes down 1.3 billion fake accounts

In three months.
Staff Writer Mar 23 2021 6:44AM Software
Twitter tackles Covid-19 vaccine misinformation with labels, strike policy

Twitter tackles Covid-19 vaccine misinformation with labels, strike policy

Could see users permanently banned for repeat violations.
Paul Sandle Mar 2 2021 12:44PM Software
Big Tech struggles to curb Trump misinformation

Big Tech struggles to curb Trump misinformation

Amid US vote count.
Elizabeth Culliford, Jack Stubbs and Raphael Satter Nov 5 2020 6:58AM Software
EU needs long-term plan to tackle 5G misinformation

EU needs long-term plan to tackle 5G misinformation

15 EU countries agree in joint call.
Foo Yun Chee Oct 20 2020 6:33AM Benchmarking Change

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