Shares in Reddit have jumped more than 10% after the firm said it had struck a partnership deal with artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, signaling a new era of technology integration in the platform's operations. This move comes at a time when Reddit has been under scrutiny for its handling of political discussions and misinformation.
Reddit has announced that it is “evolving a number of relevant internal policies” after a debacle over its moderation policies that led to widespread criticism. Users have raised concerns about censorship and bias in the platform's content moderation, especially in the context of political discussions.
Google has defended the answers given by AI Overview, describing them as 'isolated examples'. This highlights the challenges of using AI in content moderation and fact-checking, as algorithms may not always provide accurate or unbiased information.
Reddit will begin publicly disclosing its political advertisers and how much money they shell out, in a move towards transparency and accountability. This decision comes amidst growing concerns about foreign interference in political discussions on social media platforms.
Within hours of a stabbing attack in northwest England that killed three young girls and wounded several more children, a false name of a suspect circulated on Reddit, highlighting the dangers of misinformation and false news spreading on the platform.
Slate political reporter David Weigel responded to questions during an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit, shedding light on the current state of UK politics and addressing concerns raised by users. This engagement with journalists and experts is crucial for fostering informed discussions on the platform.
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What's going on over at Reddit? The popular chatroom, which bills itself as 'the front page of the internet', has been accused of blocking certain political discussions and censoring content. This raises questions about the platform's commitment to free speech and open dialogue.
