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Social Media and Misinformation

Social Media

Social Media and Misinformation

Social Media

Should social media be censored? Here’s what both sides have to say.

In this video the topic of whether social media should or should not be censored was debated. A video showing Mark Zuccerberg stating that social media platforms have two responsibilities when it comes to regulating content. Removing dangerous content and upholding as wide a definition of freedom of expression. Points such as where to draw the line on what posts should or shouldn’t be allowed were discussed. Two examples given on types of posts that should be removed and types that should not be. A post that tells people to vote on the wrong day should be removed but hate speech by a politician should not be removed as it allows it to be seen. Facebook released a statement saying it should not be a company’s responsibility to fact check political ads rather the people responsible for the post. Should social media be censored? Here's what both sides have to say. CNN Business. Retrieved March 30, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnOj7IWJ_yU. (2020).

Real News vs. Fake News

This video discusses the difference between Real and Fake news as well as their effects on society. Fake news is defined in the video as news information which has been highly distorted with the i ntention of manipulating viewers. This is considered dangerous because it allows people to dismiss news they don’t like or disagree with due to politics. The video goes on to state that reporters must verify all sources and avoid speculation when presenting news. Accurate news is important to a society as it allows its citizens to make better choices. Real News vs. Fake News. UofL Research Assistance & Instruction. Retrieved March 30, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPE6CkAW9QY&t=79s. (2020).

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Social Media: Misinformation and Content Moderation Issues for Congress.

This article discusses members of the United States Congress growing concerns about the spread of misinformation and exploring how it can be addressed by companies that operate social media sites. The authors believe should congress address this issue they should consider the following things. First, what the intended scope of their proposed actions. Second, under what conditions those actions should be applied. Third, the range of potential legal, social, and economic consequences that may be applied. Congress should also consider if actions taken imposes costs, monetary or otherwise, and how that would affect the company in violation. The point was made about how such regulations would fit in an internal legal framework. Image Source

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Pew Research, the Future of Free Speech, Trolls, Anonymity, and Fake News Online.

This article is a Pew Research study conducted on how fake news and freedom of speech continue to trouble America’s society. The research suggests that many experts believe that manipulative behaviors on the internet will continue to get worse. In recent years analysts have expressed increasing concerns that the content, tone, and intent have undergone a change that threatens the internet as well as their own future’s. A 2016 study showed that 64% of adults believe that fake news stories cause confusion about basic facts. A large-scale study of technology experts by Pew Research and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet center asked the following question “In the next decade, will public discourse online become more or less shaped by bad actors, harassment, trolls, and an overall tone of griping distrust and disgust?” 42% said they believed we would see no major change, 39% more shaped by negative activities, and 19% less shaped by negative activities. The following four major themes on the future of social climate were discussed. The first, Things will stay the same because to troll is human, inequity will drive some inflammatory dialogue, and the complexity of internet discourse makes this difficult to defeat. Second, Things will stay bad because intangible and tangible economic or political incentives support trolling. Third, things will get better due to the emergence of AI technologies. Fourth, oversight moderation will come at a cost. Some solutions could further change the nature of the internet because surveillance will rise; states may regulate debate; and changes will polarize people limiting access to information. Image Source