How Big Tech breeds disinformation—and how we take back truth

Описание: Big tech, big responsibilities. Here’s how keeping tech companies accountable can stop the spread of misinformation, and even save lives.

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In our increasingly digital world, a small number of global corporations control social media platforms we rely on for daily communication.

Interestingly, these platforms were not necessarily designed with the primary goal of broadcasting accurate information. It’s hard to know what is true or false on your feed. And this situation has led to the rampant spread of disinformation worldwide.

Digital Action, a global campaigning organization, explains how disinformation is threatening democratic processes and exacerbating harms online and in real life.

Organizations like WITNESS, a human rights entity, strive to address this pressing issue by enhancing media literacy, fostering collaboration, and advocating for corporate accountability.

With the vast majority of resources to combat disinformation allocated to North America and Europe, Witness and Digital Action are seeking to make a more global impact. Looking ahead, the goal is to build resilience in communities worldwide, enabling them to push back against disinformation and reinforce democracy.

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