Big tech, big responsibilities. Here’s how keeping tech companies accountable can stop the spread of misinformation. We created this video in partnership with Freethink for Rethinking Possible, a collection of real stories developed by Skoll Foundation and brought to life by Freethink.
In our increasingly digital world, a small number of global corporations control social media platforms we rely on for daily communication.
Interestingly, these platforms were not necessarily designed with the primary goal of broadcasting accurate information. It’s hard to know what is true or false on your feed. And this situation has led to the rampant spread of disinformation worldwide.
With the vast majority of resources to combat disinformation allocated to North America and Europe, the organizations Digital Action and WITNESS are seeking to make a global impact. Looking ahead, the goal is to build resilience in communities worldwide, enabling them to push back against disinformation and reinforce democracy.
To learn more about Digital Action and WITNESS, watch their session from the 2023 Skoll World Forum, Geographies of Harm: The Global Effects of Digital Threats.
For more stories from Skoll and Freethink, visit the Rethinking Possible hub.
Source: Freethink.com
