Financial Incentives Behind Online Misinformation: Advertising’s Role and Solutions
The financial drive to earn advertising revenue has been speculated as a key factor in the production of online misinformation. A study published in the…
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2023 Report: Local News Outlets Drive Growth Amid Audience Declines
The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) recently released its seventh annual Index Report, surveying 346 member outlets about coverage, revenue, staffing, and audience in 2023….
(Media News) Alex Jones Seeks Liquidation Amid Sandy Hook Lawsuits
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is asking a court to convert his personal bankruptcy reorganization to a liquidation, potentially leading to the sale of his assets…
(Media News) Imposter Network Posts False “COVID Vaccine Deaths” Lists Across 49 States
According to an investigation by Newsguard, a conservative network, Metric Media, comprising about 1,100 locally branded websites, has disseminated nearly identical articles falsely claiming that…
(Media News) Report Finds Growing Use of AI in News, But Trust Issues Persist
A new report from the Reuters Institute reveals global perceptions of generative AI in news. Surveying people in Argentina, Denmark, France, Japan, the U.K., and…
(Media News) DOJ Charges Epoch Times CFO with $67 Million Money Laundering Scheme
The Department of Justice has charged Weidong “Bill” Guan, CFO of The Epoch Times, with laundering at least $67 million through a complex money…
(Media News) Gannett Papers Omit Trump Conviction on Front Pages Due to Early Print Deadlines
On May 31, many Gannett newspapers did not feature Donald Trump’s historic conviction on their front pages, a move quickly noticed by The Seattle…