Computer Weekly, 20 January 2022
Censorship of scientific misinformation online could exacerbate feelings of distrust, so government should look at information literacy and funding fact checkers instead, says report.
Politico, 20 January 2022
Demonetization, fact-checking labels and regulating recommendation algorithms could help curb misinformation, report says.
BBC News, 20 January 2022
How do you solve a problem like bad information? The Royal Society is the world's oldest continuously operating scientific institution, and it is attempting to grapple with the challenges posed by our newest ways of communicating information.
The Times, 4 January 2022
Groups spreading misinformation about Covid-19 lockdowns and vaccines are starting to use the same language to spread conspiracy theories about climate change, experts have warned.
Times Online, 21 December 2021
With the rapid spread of the Omicron variant comes the spread of another deadly social disease: misinformation. Conspiracy theories and inaccurate news abound, again threatening to exacerbate the death toll and undermine management of the pandemic.
The Globe and Mail, 6 December 2021
Facebook owner Metashould have an “ethical and moral obligation” to establish independent oversight and follow high scientific standards in its research on young people’s mental health, says a global group of psychology and social media researchers.
Sueddeutsche Zeitung, 6 December 2021
Only one person can answer this question: Instagram itself. For research, the platform is a black box. That's why more than 200 scientists are appealing to Mark Zuckerberg in an open letter demanding transparency.
El País, 6 December 2021
It will be impossible to identify the challenges young people face if we cannot properly study how they interact online.
Irish Times, 6 December 2021
Open letter calls on Meta chief to improve research standards on harm to adolescents.
The Boston Globe, 6 December 2021
Facebook owner Meta should have an “ethical and moral obligation” to establish independent oversight and follow high scientific standards in its research on young people’s mental health, says a global group of psychology and social media researchers.
ABC Australia, 6 December 2021
Almost 300 international academics have signed an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg calling for greater transparency and independent oversight of Meta's research into youth mental health.
USA Today, 6 December 2021
In a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, a group of influential academics says the company should allow for better research into how its social media platforms are affecting young users.
