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Going into an election year under Meta’s news ban will be a challenge for Canada’s democracy
Experts are concerned about the risks of disinformation, amplified by AI, as well as political propaganda disguised as facts Continue Reading Going into an election year under Meta’s news ban will be a challenge for Canada’s democracy
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Bilan mitigé pour la journée sans Meta
Une analyse de Jean-Hugues Roy de l’UQAM. Continue Reading Bilan mitigé pour la journée sans Meta
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Facebook has a misinformation problem, and is blocking access to data about how much there is and who is affected
How big of a problem is misinformation on social media? Without key data, the picture is blurry Continue Reading Facebook has a misinformation problem, and is blocking access to data about how much there is and who is affected
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To protect our privacy and free speech, Canada needs to overhaul its approach to regulating online harms
Canada’s proposed internet regulation measures focus almost exclusively on speech Continue Reading To protect our privacy and free speech, Canada needs to overhaul its approach to regulating online harms
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Facebook’s algorithms fueled massive foreign propaganda campaigns during the 2020 U.S. election – here’s how algorithms can manipulate you
Facebook has known that its algorithms enable trolls to spread propoganda Continue Reading Facebook’s algorithms fueled massive foreign propaganda campaigns during the 2020 U.S. election – here’s how algorithms can manipulate you
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On Big Tech and publishers, Canada must follow Australia’s lead
Recent deals with Google and Facebook have united new media and old in demanding actions Continue Reading On Big Tech and publishers, Canada must follow Australia’s lead
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Can hiding likes make Facebook fairer and rein in fake news? The science says maybe
You may have read about – or already seen, depending on where you are – the latest tweak to Facebook’s interface: the disappearance of the likes counter. Like Instagram (which it owns),…
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Facebook algorithm changes suppressed journalism and meddled with democracy
Facebook’s News Feed algorithm determines what users see on its platform – from funny memes to comments from friends. The company regularly updates this algorithm, which can dramatically change what information people…
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Facebook Canada announces $2.5-million investment in Canadian news industry
The social media giant pledges funds to launch a Local News Accelerator Continue Reading Facebook Canada announces $2.5-million investment in Canadian news industry
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Ryerson and Facebook Digital News Innovation Challenge awards $100,000 to five startups
Among the winners is an app that lets people make micro-podcasts and a sports newsletter aimed at women. Continue Reading Ryerson and Facebook Digital News Innovation Challenge awards $100,000 to five startups
