Surgeon General calls for mental health warning labels on social media
Murthy said that the use of just a warning label wouldn’t make social media safe for young people, but would be a part of the steps needed.
By Michelle Chapman
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Can the US government compete for the world’s best AI talent?
The federal government must lean into one advantage that no other employer can offer: the mission.
By Joel Meyer
Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban
The former president has been relying on Truth Social, which he launched after being blocked from Twitter.
By Barbara Ortutay and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
Cybersecurity whiz: Combined threats endanger 2020 vote
Alex Stamos laments the arrival of "disinformation as a service," where companies are hired to help spread misinformation on social media.
Why it’s difficult to share info with big tech to combat election misinformation
In the second volume of its look at Russian interference in the 2016 election, the Senate Intelligence Committee made recommendations for improving the relationship between government and social media companies.
By Andrew Eversden
Op-ed: Why disinformation threatens to sway the 2020 election
"Disinformation” is false or misleading content intended to deceive or promote discord. Now, with the first presidential primary vote only five months away, the public should be aware of the sources and types of online disinformation likely to surface during the 2020 election.
By Paul M. Barrett, New York University