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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

6 years ago

Laugh tracks: How some agencies are designing social media campaigns that blend fun and facts

Federal agencies have used unicorns, pineapple on pizza and a dinosaur ATV chase to find humor when delivering serious messages.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

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

6 years ago

Court to Trump: Blocking Twitter critics is unconstitutional

A three-judge federal appeals court panel agreed with a lower court judge who said President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment when he blocks critics on his Twitter account.

6 years ago

Politicians’ tweets could get slapped with warning labels

Twitter said the policy applies to President Donald Trump and other world leaders, all government officials, candidates and similar public figures with more than 100,000 followers.

6 years ago

Trump demands Europe take ISIS prisoners, America’s latest ask in Syria

Trump’s message comes as the U.S. wants allies to stabilize Syria.

7 years ago