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Why Elon Musk is suing disinformation researchers

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Elon Musk’s company formerly known as Twitter, now called X, is filing a lawsuit against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), a nonprofit that researches hate speech on social media.

The suit alleges that CCDH violated Twitter’s terms of service and federal law by scraping data from the platform and conducting a “scare campaign to drive away advertisers.” X claims that CCDH cherry-picks posts to portray Twitter as flooded with hate speech and harmful content, aiming to silence users.

CCDH is well-known for its 2021 study, revealing that 12 individuals were responsible for most misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. CCDH’s CEO, Imran Ahmed, asserted that Musk is attempting to “shoot the messenger” rather than addressing the toxic content on his platform.

Since Musk’s acquisition of Twitter last fall, levels of hate speech have reportedly increased on the platform.

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The entrepreneur, who identifies as a free speech absolutist, has relaxed posting rules and reinstated accounts of white supremacists, far-right extremists, and Qanon conspiracy theorists. Twitter disputes the claim of rising hateful content, stating that views of such posts have declined.

Musk has a history of using strong tactics against critics, including suspending journalists and banning users. Twitter’s clash with CCDH escalated after the group’s report in June, which stated that Twitter did not take action against most of the tweets reported for violating rules against hateful conduct.

The lawsuit coincides with users migrating to Twitter alternatives like Meta’s Threads, while Twitter’s advertising revenue has suffered.

It also comes amid claims from Republican lawmakers and right-wing activists that researchers studying online disinformation are attempting to censor opposing views. Twitter and CCDH remain at odds, with CCDH vowing to continue its independent research regardless of Musk’s actions.

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President Biden and President-elect Trump hold key meeting

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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pete Hegseth as his pick for Secretary of Defense.

The combat veteran has two bronze stars having served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard University.

In addition providing support to veterans he has held a recent role as a political commentator.

The Defense Department is the largest and oldest U.S. government agency, with a budget of about $850 billion.

Ricoh Danielson a U.S. Army Vet and National Security advisor joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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John Thune elected new Senate GOP Leader

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In a closed-door vote, Senator Thune takes on a pivotal leadership role as Senate Republicans look to the future.

In a significant shift within Senate Republican leadership, Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as the new Senate GOP leader, taking over from long-time leader Senator Mitch McConnell.

The decision came after a secret ballot vote among GOP members, marking the end of McConnell’s influential tenure.

Thune, who has served as Senate Minority Whip, is widely recognized for his strategic acumen and steady approach to party leadership.

His appointment signals both continuity and potential change as Senate Republicans prepare to navigate a challenging legislative environment and upcoming elections.

With McConnell stepping back, questions arise about how Thune’s leadership will shape GOP strategies on key issues, from fiscal policy to judicial appointments.

Analysts note that his leadership style is expected to maintain unity while possibly adopting fresh tactics to strengthen the party’s legislative influence.

As Thune steps into this prominent role, Republicans and observers alike will watch how his leadership influences the Senate’s dynamics and the broader political landscape.

The transition reflects a pivotal moment for the GOP as it positions itself for future electoral and legislative battles.

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News sites testing AI for article summaries

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The Wall Street Journal is experimenting with AI to summarise its articles.

 

Readers will see a “Key Points” box at the top of select stories, featuring AI-generated summaries that are checked by editors. This new feature is being tested to assess reader engagement, offering bullet points that highlight key information.

The box includes a note explaining the use of AI, as WSJ explores new ways to add value for subscribers. Other news outlets, like USA Today, are also testing similar AI tools, though some caution readers to consult full articles due to potential AI errors.

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