BBC launches global Beyond Fake News project with season of programming to ‘fight back’ against disinformation
The BBC will “fight back” against disinformation globally with a special season of programming aiming to increase media literacy. The…
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Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg called before ‘grand committee’ on ‘fake news’ made up of British and Canadian parliamentarians
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has been called to appear before an “international grand committee” on “fake news” made up of…
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New York Times boss Mark Thompson: ‘When it comes to news, Facebook still doesn’t get it’
These are troubling days for journalism, says New York Times chief executive and former BBC director general Mark Thompson. Even the…
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MPs criticise Government over ‘disappointing’ response to ‘fake news’ inquiry interim report
MPs behind the UK’s “fake news” inquiry have said they are “disappointed” with the Government’s response to their interim report…
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Elle magazine slammed for ‘fake news’ Twitter post about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West ‘splitting up’ amid US push for voter registrations
Global lifestyle magazine Elle has apologised for a false tweet about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West “splitting up” that linked to…
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Facebook makes political advertising ‘transparent’ with information on buyers in UK
Facebook is forcing political ad buyers in the UK to verify their identity and location from today, following concerns about the…
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Sunday Times Magazine issues clarification after Rose McGowan dubs interview claim she called #MeToo movement ‘a lie’ as ‘fake news’
Actress and #MeToo activist Rose McGowan has accused the Sunday Times Magazine of publishing “fake news” after it quoted her…
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New Malaysian government repeals law banning ‘fake news’
Malaysia’s new government has repealed a widely criticised law prohibiting “fake news”, in a move hailed as a landmark moment…
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