Meta's anti-misinformation strategy for the 2022 midterms is mostly a repeat of 2020
Election officials and information labels will get the spotlight.
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NGO says Facebook failed to detect misinformation in Brazilian election ads
Several of Global Witness' advertisements featured blatantly false information.
Twitter will fight misinformation in US midterms with notification changes
The social network is also reviving some of its 2018 strategy.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Judge rules voting machine maker Smartmatic can proceed with its lawsuit against Fox News
The company also accused Rudy Giuliani of making false election rigging claims in a $2.7 billion defamation suit.
Judge bars county clerk after voting machine passwords leaked to QAnon
Tina Peters allowed an unauthorized 'consultant' into a secure update meeting.
Telegram blocks Russian opposition leader's chat bots during vote
Navalny's team appears to be walking a fine line.
Amazon violated US labor laws in Alabama union vote, labor official rules
An NLRB officer recommended a new vote, but Amazon said it will fight the decision.
YouTube bans election and gambling ads at the top of its homepage
Alcohol and prescription drug advertisers are also locked out of the prominent masthead slot.
Microsoft partners with voting machine maker Hart on election security
ElectionGuard software lets voters check their votes were counted properly.
US expels Russian diplomats in response to SolarWinds hack
The move is also retaliation for alleged election interference.
A YouTube network was spreading election disinformation for two months
This is despite YouTube's promises to crack down on allegations.
FCC head Ajit Pai won't reform Section 230 before he leaves office
He also declined to "second-guess" social media bans on Trump posting.
Twitter's latest Trump labels say Biden won the election
It's more explicitly challenging Trump's claims.
Facebook rolls back News Feed change that prioritized mainstream media
Facebook had tweaked its algorithm to combat a spike in viral misinformation.
Google will lift its ban on election ads this Thursday
Such ads have been prohibited since November 3rd.
YouTube will remove videos disputing the 2020 presidential election
YouTube is clamping down now that states have certified results.
Senate Democrats call on YouTube to pull videos with election lies
Four senators sent a letter to YouTube expressing 'deep concern' over misinformation.
Facebook and Google indefinitely extend their ban on political ads
Google plans to review the situation weekly.
Furries recreate Four Seasons Total Landscaping in VR as a hangout spot
Watch them explore the infamous Trump campaign press conference site.
Facebook puts groups on 'probation' for repeatedly spreading disinformation
It's determined to keep groups from spreading false election claims.
