Accuracy in Media

A study released by Yale University found Facebook’s attempt to combat fake news is not working — and in some cases, it has helped spread fake stories. Facebook’s third-party fact-checker came out in December, according to Politico, after efforts to use its user base to flag fake news proved unsuccessful. Now, the site uses an […]

This week Brian and I discuss Donald Trump and GOP unity, Sarah Palin’s attack on Paul Ryan, Hillary’s continued primary struggles, the White House sells Ira nuke deal to the media and Facebook’s bias against conservatives.

Facebook, which has come under heavy criticism after a story last week in Gizmodo accused the social media giant of bias against conservatives in its Trending Topics, is fighting back. Tom Stocky, VP of search for Facebook, posted this on May 9 about the bias allegations: “My team is responsible for Trending Topics, and I want […]