Nothing has presented more of a threat to millions of U.S. election workers and volunteers than the scourge of disinformation coursing across social networks in 2024.
The billionaire owners of The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post have shown how little the small-d democratic missions of their publications matter to them.
As Election Day approaches, electoral deceit and manipulation are only getting worse. Newsrooms must be prepared to combat disinformation for audiences.
A promising bill recognizes that we must evaluate and investigate AI and algorithmic decision-making tools for bias and harm before they go on the market.
Free Press and the Latino Media Collaborative hosted a webinar to discuss ways to combat the proliferation of racist lies on social and mainstream media.
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In July and August, staffers raised awareness about non-English disinformation and held discussions about environmental journalism and the civic needs of Latinx communities.