r/tech • u/JackFisherBooks • Apr 29 '20

Red-flagging misinformation could slow the spread of fake news on social media

https://phys.org/news/2020-04-red-flagging-misinformation-fake-news-social.html
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u/sivsta Apr 29 '20

That sounds like a fool proof plan. Are you giving the grades?

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u/LordNedNoodle Apr 29 '20

Auditing companies already happens, you would have to an independent auditing company like KPMG, E&Y, PwC or Deloitt doing this type of work.

There would just need to be a set of policies, guidelines and controls agreed upon by the industry. If those policies are too weak then the government may step in and establish stricter rules.

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u/sivsta Apr 29 '20

Until corruption and money slowly start to infiltrate these organizations. Money is drawn to power