EP18 | Disinformation, Big Tech, and the Fight for Digital Accountability with Kavisha Pillay

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Big Tech is stepping back, just as misinformation is surging forward. In this episode of The Angle Podcast, social justice activist and founder of the Campaign on Digital Ethics, Kavisha Pillay, breaks down the growing crisis of disinformation and how tech giants like Facebook and X are failing to regulate harmful content.

From Facebook’s decision to scale back moderation to the unchecked spread of fake news, conspiracy theories, and political propaganda, we unpack how these platforms profit from the chaos—and why they refuse to invest in real solutions.

🔹 Is Facebook’s retreat from content moderation a disaster for digital safety?
🔹 How do algorithms fuel the spread of misinformation—by design?
🔹 What can we do to hold Big Tech accountable?

This is a must-watch for anyone concerned about media ethics, digital rights, and the future of online discourse.

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28 Feb 2025 English South Africa Technology · Business

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