NewsGuard is a browser extension that rates news sites based on how accurate or inaccurate their reporting is. But of course they define the standards. So you can think of them as self-appointed internet censors.
For example, they believe in man-made climate change. So if a website publishes an article that questions climate change, that site will get a low rating because of “misinformation”. And if should you visit that site, a warning message would pop up.
The really scary thing is that many libraries and schools are now using NewsGuard.
The really scary thing is that many libraries and schools are now using NewsGuard.
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Amazing!
I didn’t realize it but the name says it all. “guard” is a synonym for defense, or sentry, or protection. So they are going to protect the people from information. Whatever information they don’t like.
If only Orwell could see how de-centralized propaganda and censorship really got implemented. He’d have to admire how very clever it really is.