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One person’s content moderation is another’s censorship when it comes to Democrats’ and Republicans’ views on handling misinformation.

Your political leanings go a long way to determine whether you think it's a good or bad idea to take down misinformation. Johner Images via Getty ImagesMisinformation is a key global threat, but Democrats and Republicans disagree about how to address the problem. In particular, Democrats and Republicans diverge sharply on removing misinformation from social media. Only three weeks after the Biden administration announced the Disinformation Governance Board in April 2022, the effort to devel...

Hamas posted gruesome images and videos that were designed to go viral. Sources argue that Telegram’s lax moderation ensured they were seen around the world.

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday said that the bureau no longer pays money to moderate content on X (formerly known as Twitter).

The Oversight Board called on Meta to revise its policies to make it more difficult for creators to earn money from videos that describe dangerous dieting.

One of the men who played a key role in Elon Musk's decision to buy Twitter, now known as X, said the platform is on the right track one year after the acquisition, even if it is suffering short-term struggles.

Less than 48 hours after Musk bought Twitter, staff was scrambling to avert a potential legal crisis.

You’re scrolling through Pinterest, admiring home decor and recipes, and suddenly you see something that gives you pause, wondering, “Could this be pro-ana content?” This is an issue that many Pinterest users face. This article will look into the world of pro-anorexia content on Pinterest, analyze the signs and symbols to look out for, and […]

The tech giants have faced mounting scrutiny in recent weeks, with a surge in harmful content and disinformation following Hamas attack on Israel.

The UK government says its Online Safety Act will protect people, particularly children, on the internet. Critics say it’s ineffective against dangerous misinformation and may be a threat to privacy.