Media Manipulation and Bias Detection
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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.
Presenting information in a way that emphasizes certain aspects (e.g., necessity of cookies) while downplaying or not detailing potential downsides or alternatives.
1) "These cookies and similar technologies are necessary for our services to function and cannot be switched off in our systems." 2) "They are usually only set by us or our vendors in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services..." The text frames the cookies as strictly necessary and closely tied to user-initiated actions. It does not explicitly acknowledge that what is considered "necessary" can be defined by the service provider, nor does it distinguish clearly between strictly necessary cookies and those that are convenient or beneficial primarily to the provider.
Clarify the scope of "necessary": e.g., "These cookies and similar technologies are necessary for core technical functions of our services (such as security, basic site navigation, and access to certain areas) and for features we have chosen to offer (such as remembering your preferences)."
Explicitly distinguish between strictly necessary cookies and those that are not: e.g., "Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function securely and correctly. Others support additional features or analytics; you may choose to disable those in your browser settings."
Add a brief acknowledgment of trade-offs: e.g., "If you block certain cookies, some features may not work as intended, but you will still be able to access basic content in most cases."
Presenting a complex set of options and tools in a way that may lead users to focus on the most salient or first-mentioned option, even if alternatives exist.
The section on opting out lists multiple mechanisms (site toggle, opt-out form, GPC, IAB opt-out list, other online tools) in dense legal language: "You or your legally authorized agent can move the toggle above to the left to opt out... In addition to the above toggle, you may choose to provide the information requested in this opt-out form... You may also choose to enable online, where available, a universal tool... such as the Global Privacy Control ('GPC'). ... You will need to separately exercise your opt-out rights with regard to each, which you may do through this IAB opt-out list. You may also wish to use other available online tools..."
Structure the options clearly with bullets or numbered steps and plain language, e.g., "You can opt out in several ways: (1) Use the toggle above for this site; (2) Fill out this opt-out form for broader coverage; (3) Enable a universal tool such as Global Privacy Control (GPC); (4) Use the IAB opt-out list for certain third parties; (5) Use other online tools to limit interest-based ads."
Summarize the practical impact of each option in one short sentence, e.g., "The toggle affects this site only on this browser," "GPC can apply across participating sites in this browser," etc.
Add a short, plain-language overview at the start of the section: e.g., "You have several ways to reduce targeted advertising and sharing of your data. Here is a simple overview before we provide the full legal details."
- 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.