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Misinformation in the electoral campaign threatens the electoral process in the United States

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Misinformation in the electoral campaign threatens the electoral process in the United States

Growing misinformation spread by politicians in the run-up to the US presidential election is threatening the integrity of the electoral process, said FRANCE 24 international affairs commentator Douglas Herbert. Citing fact-checking organization PolitiFact founder Invoice Adair, Douglas said “emotions and feelings” have now overtaken facts that are often considered “emotionally charged.” … Read more

Information Corp says misinformation bill could restrict its news sites due to comment sections

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Information Corp has expressed concern that the federal government's Misinformation and Misinformation Bill could inadvertently capture its news sites because of its comments section, despite legislation exempting news organizations. The Misinformation and Disinformation Bill introduced in Parliament last month expanded the existing industry code on disinformation by giving the Australian Communications and Media Authority powers … Read more