Media Manipulation and Bias Detection
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None (both sides are presented in a largely neutral, procedural way)
Caution! Due to inherent human biases, it may seem that reports on articles aligning with our views are crafted by opponents. Conversely, reports about articles that contradict our beliefs might seem to be authored by allies. However, such perceptions are likely to be incorrect. These impressions can be caused by the fact that in both scenarios, articles are subjected to critical evaluation. This report is the product of an AI model that is significantly less biased than human analyses and has been explicitly instructed to strictly maintain 100% neutrality.
Nevertheless, HonestyMeter is in the experimental stage and is continuously improving through user feedback. If the report seems inaccurate, we encourage you to submit feedback , helping us enhance the accuracy and reliability of HonestyMeter and contributing to media transparency.
Leaving out relevant context that could affect how readers understand the implications of what is described.
The text explains how cookies and targeted advertising work procedurally (how to opt out, that ads may still appear, that choices are property- and browser-specific), but does not mention any potential risks or downsides of data collection and targeted advertising for users (e.g., profiling, cross-site tracking, data retention, or potential misuse). This can make the practices seem purely technical and routine, underplaying their broader privacy implications.
Add a short, neutral explanation of the potential privacy implications of cookies and targeted advertising, for example: "Targeted advertising may involve building profiles about your interests based on your activity across different sites and apps."
Clarify data retention and scope in neutral terms, e.g.: "We may retain certain information for X period for Y purposes, in accordance with our privacy policy."
Explicitly state any material limitations of opting out, such as: "Opting out does not stop all data collection; it limits how certain data is used for targeted advertising."
Presenting information in a way that emphasizes certain aspects and downplays others, which can subtly influence perception.
Phrases like "These cookies and similar technologies are necessary for our services to function" and "cannot be switched off in our systems" frame the use of certain cookies as unavoidable and purely functional, without distinguishing clearly between strictly necessary technical cookies and those that may also support analytics or service optimization. The framing emphasizes operational necessity and underemphasizes user control and alternatives.
More precisely distinguish categories of cookies, e.g.: "Some cookies are strictly necessary for core functions (such as logging in and maintaining your session). Others help us improve performance or personalize content."
Rephrase "cannot be switched off in our systems" to clarify user options, e.g.: "You cannot disable these strictly necessary cookies through our cookie settings, but you can configure your browser to block all cookies, which may prevent some site functions from working."
Add a brief, neutral statement about user choice, e.g.: "You can choose to limit cookies in your browser settings, understanding that this may affect how some features work."
- This is an EXPERIMENTAL DEMO version that is not intended to be used for any other purpose than to showcase the technology's potential. We are in the process of developing more sophisticated algorithms to significantly enhance the reliability and consistency of evaluations. Nevertheless, even in its current state, HonestyMeter frequently offers valuable insights that are challenging for humans to detect.