Elections meddling? Facebook Brazil bans right-wing activist’s accounts
Facebook has blocked hundreds of right-wing activists’ accounts in Brazil – as a part of their campaign to tackle fake news. The move caused outrage in the … source
‘Anonymous sources’: US Justice Dept launches witch hunt on potential fake news
The US Justice Department has been giving advice to the American public on handling potential fake news – especially concerning anonymous sources. source
‘Washington wants regime change in Iran’ – American ex-diplomat on US launch of TV channel in Tehran
Donald Trump has lashed out at Iran. He tweeted on Sunday that Tehran should not threaten the US, otherwise, it will face serious consequences. And as … source
‘Russian Meddling’: Democrat senator falls for fake news story on US elections
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says there’s no question that Russia interfered in last year’s US presidential election, despite the lack of any published … source
Fake news crusade? Facebook fact checkers have financial ties to Clinton donors
Social media giant Facebook has announced that its fight against ‘fake news’ has begun in co-operation with third-party fact checking organizations. However … source
‘Context, motive, common sense & more’: How to combat fake news & fake evidence
The Russian city of St. Petersburg is hosting an international legal forum, bringing together the leading minds of the field from across the world. RT talks to one of ……
Back from the dead: Fallout after Ukraine launches fake news of death of journalist Babchenko
Journalists have rounded on the Ukrainian authorities – for faking the assassination of a Russian opposition reporter in Kiev. International media and security … source
Macron’s promoted anti-fake news law slammed as an attack on freedom of speech
French lawmakers are debating a new law on fighting fake news. The bill has been criticised as an attack on freedom of speech. But it’s been enthusiastically … source
UK Defense Minister wants YOU to fight Russia in fake news wars
If you’re a reporter or a computer geek, then Gavin Williamson wants you to help him in the war on fake news. The UK defense secretary issued to a call…
There and back again: Facebook hires fake news team two years after firing it for bias
After getting rid of its news trending team and switching to algorithms to combat fake news, Facebook seems to be back on track at hiring human news-checkers. source