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Trump Intensifies Criticism of Media, Calls MSNBC “The Enemy”
During a Fox News interview with Elon Musk and Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump criticized several media outlets, labeling MSNBC “the enemy” and accusing networks like CNN, PBS, CBS, and the Associated Press of bias. Trump claimed CBS edited an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris to present her in a better light. He has recently taken actions against media organizations, including banning the AP from key White House spaces, suing CBS, and threatening to revoke NBC and ABC’s broadcast licenses. Additionally, he signed an executive order increasing White House control over independent regulatory agencies such as the FCC. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
Study Finds Fact-Checkers Are Essential to X’s Community Notes
Despite Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that X’s Community Notes would replace traditional fact-checking, a new study by Spanish fact-checking group Maldita reveals that professional fact-checkers are among the most cited sources in Community Notes. The study analyzed over 1.2 million notes in 2024, finding that posts referencing accredited organizations were more trusted and appeared faster. However, only 8.3% of proposed notes become visible due to X’s consensus requirements, which researchers argue hinder the program’s effectiveness. Experts suggest that platforms should integrate professional fact-checkers more directly to combat misinformation at scale. (Read More) (Poynter Rating)
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Ends DEI and Immigration Reform Efforts
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), founded by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, announced it is shutting down its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, as well as its immigration reform initiatives. The organization stated that the shift aligns with its primary focus on science philanthropy. The decision follows Meta’s broader rollback of DEI initiatives and comes amid a political climate where former President Trump has directed federal agencies to end “illegal preferences and discrimination,” leading other corporations like Target and Walmart to scale back DEI policies. CZI now plans to concentrate on AI-driven scientific research. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
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