TikTok details its plan to counter election misinformation in 2024

TikTok has shared more about its plans to fight misinformation ahead of the 2024 presidential election. And, like many of its social media peers, the company’s 2024 efforts will closely resemble what it’s done in the past.

To start, the company is introducing its in-app election guide, which will point users to information about voting, including how to register and how to vote by mail. While the election guide will look similar to years past, the company is introducing it earlier than it has in past elections (its election resources for 2020 and 2022 debuted much closer to their respective contests than this year’s, which comes just as the presidential primaries are getting underway).

TikTok’s approach to misinformation in 2024 hasn’t changed much since 2022. The company will continue to bar political ads, including those that come via creators’ branded content. It will also keep working with fact-checking organizations, which help determine whether content is eligible for recommendations or warrants an “unverified” label. The company says it will “expand media literacy resources to these labels” later this year, which could make the notices more useful to users who encounter them, though it’s unclear what that will look like just yet.

TikTok’s plan for 2024 comes as experts warn that the rise of generative AI could fuel a new wave of viral election misinformation. On its part, TikTok acknowledges that generative AI has created “new challenges” for the social media industry, but stopped short of offering any new policies to address it. Instead, the company says it will keep enforcing its existing rules, which prohibit “misleading” AI-generated content and require creators to disclose when videos use “realistic” AI-generated content.

“As the technology evolves in 2024, we'll continue to improve our policies and detection while partnering with experts on media literacy content that helps our community navigate AI responsibly,” the company wrote in a blog post.

When it comes to disinformation and coordinated efforts to manipulate its platform, TikTok is making a notable change. The company says it plans to release detailed reports on covert influence campaigns ahead of the 2024 contest It already discloses some information about influence campaigns it uncovers in its quarterly transparency reports, but the disclosures are typically short on details. That should change this year, according to TikTok, which says it will begin releasing “dedicated covert influence operations reports” later this year.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-details-its-plan-to-counter-election-misinformation-in-2024-150040486.html?src=rss

JF35-ADN1 industrial robotics motherboards by Jetway

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Jetway has recently introduced a new motherboard, the JF35-ADN1, which is set to significantly impact the field of industrial robotics, including the technology used in Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV). This advanced motherboard is designed to support complex machine vision systems and secure payment solutions, powered by the robust Intel Processor N97 CPU. It stands out […]

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Feelbelt haptic audio wearable experience

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Imagine a world where you can not only hear your favorite music, movie soundtracks, or the sounds of your video games but also feel them. Sensit! has brought this concept to life in the United States with the introduction of the Feelbelt, a device that takes your audio experience to a new level by adding […]

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Concept CD player for Bang & Olufsen brings quality design and idea

In case you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that CDs have made a comeback the past years, thanks in part to the Japanese and Korean music industry. A lot of fans have been buying CDs (sometimes multiple copies) of their favorite artists and Gen Z in particular has a particular fondness for something they actually weren’t alive yet when it was popular. The older generations buy it for the nostalgia. Both are benefitting from the audio quality of uncompressed music. However, the quality of CD players are not on par with what we were used to back in the day.

Designer: Anthony Chupp

Most of the big name audio brands have not been producing CD players but what if someone like Bang & Olufsen comes up with one? A designer came up with a concept for the Beosound Compact after studying the design and quality principles of the brand. What he came up with is a sleek and minimalist portable CD player that seems worthy of the brand that he created this concept for. It also brings back nostalgia feels for those who brought their Sony Walkman CD player around, although this is much more classy and shiny.

To reduce the need for an LED display, the player uses turntable styles for its volume controls and actual touchable buttons for its play controls. It is also textured to highlight the touchpoints that you need to access various controls. But the player can also be connected to the Bang & Olufsen app on your smart device in case you’re away from the CD player. There is Bluetooth connection as well to your headphones or wireless earbuds of choice as well as analog and optical output.

As someone who owns several CDs but still don’t have a CD player, I wouldn’t mind having something like this if Bang & Olufsen eventually decides to produce one. Having a quality CD player is just as important as having quality music from these CDs. Hopefully brands will catch on to this “trend” as it may be here to stay, for at least a few more years.

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Cincoze Slim industrial embedded PC systems for space-constrained applications

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Cincoze has unveiled its latest line of slim industrial PCs, the P2202 Series and P1201 models, which are set to make a significant impact in the industrial computing market. These new systems are designed to fit into tight spaces without sacrificing performance, making them ideal for various industrial settings where space is at a premium. […]

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watchOS 10.3 Release Candidate is now available

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Apple has released watchOS 10.3 Release Candidate for the Apple Watch to developers, the software should be the last beta of watchOS 10.3, assuming that no issues are found in this new beta. As well as the new Release Candidate of watchOS 10.3, Apple also released iOS 17.3 Release Candidate for the iPhone, macOS Sonoma […]

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High-Speed computing with SOT-MRAM array chip from ITRI & TSMC research

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The semiconductor industry is on the brink of a significant advancement with the latest collaboration between the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). These two powerhouses have joined forces to create a new type of memory chip that promises to make high-speed computing even faster and more efficient. The spin-orbit-torque […]

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Apple TV+ Messi’s World Cup:The Rise of a Legend premieres Feb 21st

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If you are looking forward to the premiere of the highly anticipated Apple TV documentary series about Lionel Messi. An Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Apple is giving you the chance to step into the life of […]

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Samsung Galaxy S24 features Corning Gorilla Armor

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Samsung has announced the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ranger of smartphones. ome with Corning’s new Corning Gorilla Armor, which is designed to be more durable than previous versions of Corning’s Gorilla Glass. There are three models in the range, the Samsung Galaxy S24,, the Galaxy S24 Plus, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra, all of these […]

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Minisforum EM780 Ryzen 7840U mini PC

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Imagine a computer that’s small enough to fit on the palm of your hand but has the power to run your favorite games and handle your most demanding work tasks. The Minisforum EM780 Ryzen 7840U Mini PC is just that—a tiny machine that packs a serious punch. Despite its compact size, with a volume of […]

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