Tag: Fake News

Monday, June 10th 2024 - 09:26 UTC
Brazil: STF signs agreement to fight fake news

Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court (STF) last week signed an agreement with companies such as YouTube, Google, Microsoft, Kwai, TikTok, and Meta to tackle online disinformation, Agencia Brasil reported. The initiative seeks to promote educational and awareness-raising activities regarding the negative impacts of these practices.
Wednesday, June 28th 2023 - 09:59 UTC
Google announces anti-fake news projects in Brazil

During the “Google for Brazil” event in São Paulo, the company Tuesday launched an initiative against misinformation while adding sustainability to the work of reporters and their professional training.
Friday, April 7th 2023 - 10:22 UTC
Brazilian gov't's website not enough against fake news, Pimenta says

Brazil's Chief Minister of the Presidential Secretariat of Social Communication Paulo Pimenta insisted this week that a website launched last week by the authorities to fight fake news does not replace the importance of private sites. The platform does not intend to replace professional agencies for checking the news, Pimenta said in an interview.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Fake news probe launched against Bolsonaro's son

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Thursday announced a probe has been launched against incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro's son Carlos for allegedly spreading fake news on social media.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
“Brazilian Army keeps out of politics, but beware of fake news on social media”

The Brazilian Army “continues strongly dedicated to comply with its constitutional missions”, said Commander General Paulo Sergio Nogueira in a message to the Force, and called on rank and file to be cautious about the information received in the social networks.
Friday, October 30th 2020 - 08:58 UTC
World Medical Association blasts leaders who discredit science and sponsor fake news on coronavirus

The spreading of fake news and discredited science by world leaders has led to many people dying and others being exposed to Covid-19, according to the departing President of the World Medical Association. In his valedictory address to this week’s WMA’s annual Assembly, Dr. Miguel Jorge, a psychiatrist from Brazil, mentioned both the Presidents of Brazil and the United States as contributing to more people being exposed to the virus and more deaths.
Monday, September 28th 2020 - 09:04 UTC
The New York Times reveals Trump's tax-returns; the president calls them “fake news”

President Donald Trump has relied on heavy losses across his business empire to help nearly erase his federal income tax bill, according to a report on Sunday from the New York Times.
Thursday, September 24th 2020 - 08:35 UTC
COVID-19: Countries urged to take stronger action to stop spread of harmful information

The World Health Organization (WHO) together with the UN, specialized agencies, and partners called on countries to develop and implement action plans to promote the timely dissemination of science-based information and prevent the spread of false information while respecting freedom of expression.
Monday, August 3rd 2020 - 10:02 UTC
Facebook puts a global block on hate speech from Bolsonaro supporters, but will appeal jurisdiction to the Supreme Court

Facebook said on Saturday it has put a global block on certain accounts controlled by supporters of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro implicated in a fake news inquiry, a day after it was fined for not complying with a Supreme Court judge's order to do so.
Wednesday, July 15th 2020 - 08:28 UTC
Europe opens consultation sessions on how to combat fake news and ensure free and fair elections

The European Commission will this Wednesday seek input from the public and civic bodies on how to combat fake news and ensure free and fair elections, a move that could lead to new rules targeting social platforms such as Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google.