Singapore defends new misinformation law
Singapore’s new law gives ministers in the tightly-regulated city powers to order internet platforms to put warnings next to posts they deem false. (AFP)
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Google nixes political ad targeting
WASHINGTON (AFP) — Google’s tightening of its political ad policy could help reduce the spread of misinformation on election campaigns, but at a cost for…
Twitter to ban political ads
WASHINGTON, United States — Twitter said Wednesday it would stop accepting political advertising globally on its platform, responding to growing concerns over…
Tweeting fakery
WASHINGTON (AP) — A tiny fraction of Twitter users spread the vast majority of fake news in 2016, with conservatives and older people sharing misinformation…