Strengthening the Information Ecosystem - Commission on Information Disorder Report and Recommendations
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Overview
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Explore the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder's final recommendations for addressing America's urgent mis- and disinformation crisis in this 59-minute discussion. Join co-chairs Katie Couric, Chris Krebs, and Rashad Robinson as they delve into how government, private industry, and civil society can increase transparency, build trust, and reduce harms. Learn about the Commission's priorities, the role of local news, government involvement, and strategies for combating disinformation. Examine topics such as free speech, social isolation, advertiser accountability, transparency requirements, the role of platforms, and cable news in the context of information disorder. Gain insights into the policy debate surrounding these critical issues and understand the next steps in strengthening America's information ecosystem.
Syllabus
Introduction
Local News
Government Role
Three Priorities
Increasing Transparency
Building Trust
Reducing Harms
Questions
Free Speech
Missing Disinformation
Why Us Only
Social Isolation
Hold Advertisers Accountable
Transparency Requirements
Role of Platforms
Cable News
Policy Debate
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