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Steven Brill

Founder of NewsGuard, a company that rates the reliability of news websites, and has a long career in journalism and entrepreneurship.

Top 3 podcasts with Steven Brill

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21 snips
Jun 5, 2024 • 18min

'The death of truth' — and how to save it

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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Jun 6, 2024 • 32min

Big Tech Has Destroyed Public Trust. Can We Fix It Before the Election?

Steven Brill, founder of Newsguard, discusses Big Tech's moderation failures, the infiltration of 'pink slime' sites in news deserts, and the importance of regaining public trust for the 2024 election. Topics include deep fake technology, misinformation online, impact of hoax websites, loss of trust in figures like Dr. Fauci, and the rise of 'pink slime sites'. Brill emphasizes the need for journalistic integrity and accurate information during the U.S. Presidential Election.
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Nov 30, 2024 • 36min

BEST OF THE GIST: NewsGuard Edition

Steven Brill, the founder of NewsGuard, dives into the critical issue of news reliability, sharing insights from his extensive career in journalism. He discusses how NewsGuard's technology functions like 'nutrition labels' for information by rating the credibility of news sources. The conversation highlights the ongoing battle against misinformation, emphasizing the importance of human judgment in evaluations over algorithms. Brill also addresses the impact of political dynamics on media credibility and the challenges faced by news organizations today.