Facebook Claims We’re ‘Clickbait.’ And It Won’t Explain Why.
The platform uses an opaque process to determine which sites have less reach there — and they’re not revealing anything about it.
Disinformation
‘This Isn’t About Free Expression’: Twitter Chief Dorsey Announces Ban on Political Ads
The policy is expected to go into effect in November 2019.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Grills Facebook Chief Executive Officer Over Fact-Checking, Political Ads
“So you won’t take down lies or you will take down lies?” the Democratic Congresswoman asked Mark Zuckerberg.
Facebook Antitrust Investigation Expands to 47 Attorneys General
The social media platform is also facing probes from two federal agencies.
MIT Science Professor Accused of Spreading Disinformation Resigns From Science Journal
Theodore Postol stepped down after a top scientific journal announced it would not publish a paper that sharply contradicted findings from a United Nations group.
Officials Say United States Not Vacating Syria, Contradicting Trump: Reports
The situation has created an information vacuum that will potentially be a major problem to forces in the region.
Lyndon LaRouche: An Explainer
The public has once again become aware of the existence of the former cult leader and disinformation purveyor, but what he was all about and why it’s still important is getting lost in the discussion.
Vietnam Veterans Group: ‘Foreign Criminals’ Targeting Servicemembers for Online Exploitation
The group called on the Trump administration to “take swift, coordinated actions” to protect veterans.
Weather Agency Contradicts Itself Over Trump’s Hurricane ‘Forecast’
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration disavowed a forecast showing that Hurricane Dorian would not affect Alabama.
Instagram Copyright Hoax
Various high-profile people fell for an old, fake “notice” against Instagram that has circulated online since 2012.