Digital disinformation
A new report on disinformation says there needs to be a greater commitment to the labelling of trustworthy content.
A new report by The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) looks at the progress made.
It examines Facebook, Twitter, Google and Microsoft when it comes to increasing accountability for content shared on their platforms in Ireland.
Its CodeCheck 2020 research report was undertaken by the Institute for Future Media and Journalism (FuJo) at Dublin City University (DCU).
It says greater commitment to the labeling of trustworthy content by digital platforms is needed.
This is to reduce the harmful impact of disinformation on society.
The report found that while the four platforms have introduced various actions aimed at empowering Irish consumers, the level of engagement is mixed and inconsistent.
The research was part of a wider EU project.
Which is designed to help the European Commission in monitoring the effectiveness of the implementation of the code.
It focused on commitments on the empowerment of consumers and the research community.
The report found that while the four platforms have introduced various actions aimed at empowering Irish consumers, the level of engagement is "mixed and inconsistent."
Chief executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, added:
"Although the report represents some progress in the monitoring of disinformation online, and comprehensive efforts have been made by code signatories to provide greater transparency to consumers and the research community, it also indicates significant weaknesses in terms of the content and structure of the code, and the processes for reporting, monitoring and enforcing the commitments, particularly at national level."
