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'The death of truth' — and how to save it
Jun 5, 2024
Steven Brill, NewsGuard co-CEO, discusses 'The death of truth' and how to save it. They explore the impact of programmatic advertising on misinformation spread, the role of AI in combating fake news, the debate over online anonymity, and the importance of a diverse and trustworthy information ecosystem.
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- Disinformation and conspiracies fuel division by eroding shared facts online.
- Programmatic advertising exacerbates misinformation by placing ads without verifying content accuracy.
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The Death of Truth in Media
Steven Brill's new book, 'The Death of Truth,' delves into the erosion of shared facts and the rise of disinformation in media. Social media algorithms promoting inflammatory content, coupled with programmatic advertising, exacerbate this issue.
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