Our forums aim to track and improve the direction of news using AI models that detect shifts in transparency, credibility, and value. But more important than any algorithm is your engagement. By building a community based on certain civilized rules and leveraging new machine learning technologies, we strive to improve media literacy in a positive direction and foster accountability and accuracy in the news ecosystem.
Transparency & Censorship Forum
This forum promotes open discussions on media transparency and censorship. Using AI scoring (-3 for high censorship to +3 for high transparency), members assess whether stories are becoming more transparent [+] or suppressed [-]. Our goal is to protect freedom of expression and hold those who suppress information accountable.
Suggested Topics:
- Investigating press freedom across regions and countries
- Identifying trends in government or corporate censorship
- Reviewing whether stories are trending towards openness [+] or suppression [-] and why
News Value Forum
This forum explores how news stories are evaluated for significance. With AI scores from -3 (low value) to +3 (high value), members discuss whether news is meaningfully prioritized or sensationalized. The focus is on promoting impactful, public-interest journalism.
Suggested Topics:
- Evaluating newsworthiness locally, nationally, and internationally
- Analyzing global events: Are they becoming more substantive [+] or sensationalized [-]?
- Promoting public interest stories over low-value clickbait
- Exploring what truly makes news significant
Credibility & Bias Forum
This forum leverages AI-driven credibility analysis, enhanced by Named Entity Recognition (CENR), to evaluate how credible and unbiased news is perceived to be. Using AI models that rate credibility (-3 for low credibility to +3 for high credibility), members discuss how well news outlets align with ethical reporting standards and avoid undue partiality. The focus is on fostering trust in journalism by reducing misinformation and undue influence.
Suggested Topics:
- Assessing the credibility of sources: Are they trustworthy [+] or unreliable [-]?
- Identifying and analyzing political, cultural, or economic biases in reporting
- Promoting impartial journalism and reducing partisan reporting
- Exploring the relationship between media ownership and bias
General & Media Accountability Forum
This forum facilitates discussions on integrity, ethics, and media responsibility. Members collaborate to hold media accountable for misinformation and unethical practices, while engaging in conversations on how to improve the media landscape.
Suggested Topics:
- Discussing media bias and ethical standards
- Exploring public involvement in holding media accountable
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