Using some of the money from platforms to subsidize public-interest journalism is one way to tax a…Feb 21, 2021Feb 21, 2021
The Clash over Online NewsIn the past week, Google and Facebook took contrasting approaches in response to Australia’s new law on news media. Google struck deals…Feb 19, 2021Feb 19, 2021
Three Challenges Before the Oversight BoardThe Oversight Board faces a baptism by fire as it’s due to issue a ruling on Facebook’s Trump ban by end-April.Jan 29, 2021Jan 29, 2021
COVID-19 Brought Scrutiny of Social Media Platforms, the Capitol Attacks Showed the UrgencyWhile the attack on the US Capitol brought the danger of disinformation spread on social media into focus, the COVID-19 “infodemic” had…Jan 13, 2021Jan 13, 2021
When World Leaders Log In and Incite ViolenceJust as I was finishing my article on the international efforts to curb COVID-19 related mis- and disinformation, the US Capitol was…Jan 9, 2021Jan 9, 2021
What Are the Top COVID-19 Myths Now?There are “hyperlocal” stories but most of the top COVID-19 related myths show surprising persistence across languages.Jan 6, 2021Jan 6, 2021