INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Roberto Barroso highlighted the need to protect free speech while fighting harmful misinformation.This partnership, launched through the
distortions that threaten democratic values.Critics argue however, that it is merely censorship disguised as a necessary societal
measure.Brazil Takes Aim at Online Misinformation with Help from Tech Giants
fake news, or what is also called misinformationThis controversial decision sparked intense reactions and debates
The vote saw 317 deputies support the veto, while 139 opposed it.The proposed legislation aimed to criminalize spreading fake news, with
proactive engagement with these influential platforms may shape international policies on misinformation management.This approach addresses
significant influence on public opinion and the essential collaboration between governments and the private sector.This initiative showcases
elections.These laws, intended to protect public discourse, might instead amplify risks, posing a significant challenge to media autonomy.A
study by the Center for News, Technology, and Innovation (CNTI) examined such legislation in 31 countries, from Ethiopia to the
Philippines.Researchers at CNTI, drawing on data from the Center for International Media Assistance, Lexota, and LupaMundi, evaluated 32
over this definition, whereas 18 lacked clear guidance, consequently rendering government oversight by default.18 lacked clear guidance,
consequently rendering government oversight by default.
