Tech giants argue against more laws to tackle fake news - The Straits Times

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Tech giants Facebook, Google and Twitter yesterday argued against the need for additional legislation to tackle the threat of online untruths, saying they are already taking steps to address the issue.

The companies told the parliamentary Select Committee on deliberate online falsehoods that they have been investing heavily in technology and schemes.

This includes developing algorithms that can flag less trustworthy content and prioritise authoritative sources, as well as partnerships with non-profit organisations that help them identify and take down offensive material.

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http://www.straitstimes.com/politics/tech-giants-argue-against-more-laws-to-tackle-fake-news

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