Title

We can’t trust big tech or the government to weed out fake news, but a public-led approach just might work

Summary

The article discusses the Australian government’s News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code, which aims to regulate misinformation, and the response from major tech companies like Google and Facebook, who have created a voluntary code of conduct. However, the voluntary nature of the code raises concerns about its effectiveness, as it allows these companies to self-regulate with minimal accountability. The article also explores alternative approaches, such as community-based oversight and a national register of misinformation, to more effectively address the spread of false information online.

 

َAuthor

Harper, T.

Year

2021

َThematic Area

Communication Studies

Topic

Misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation

Country

Australia

Region

Australia

Misinformation Combatting

Misinformation Diffusion

Place Published

APA 7th End Text Citation

Harper, T. (2021, 24 Feb). We can’t trust big tech or the government to weed out fake news, but a public-led approach just might work. https://theconversation.com/we-cant-trust-big-tech-or-the-government-to-weed-out-fake-news-but-a-public-led-approach-just-might-work-155955