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.
Leaving out details that could help users fully understand the implications of their choices, even if not done with clear manipulative intent.
1) "If you opt out, you may continue to see advertising, including ads that may be based on personal information processed before you opted out." 2) "You also may have rights to opt out from certain third parties selling and sharing your personal information. 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 to limit various types of interest-based advertising or tracking." These statements are accurate but do not clearly explain: (a) how long previously collected data may continue to be used, (b) what practical effect the opt-out has on data flows, and (c) the limitations and effectiveness of the IAB list and other tools. The lack of specificity can leave users with an incomplete understanding of their privacy posture.
Specify retention and use of previously collected data, e.g.: "If you opt out, we will stop using new data collected via cookies on this browser for targeted advertising. Data collected before your opt-out may continue to be used for up to [X months/years] where permitted by law, after which it will be deleted or anonymized."
Clarify the effectiveness and scope of third‑party opt‑outs, e.g.: "Using the IAB opt-out list and other tools can reduce interest-based advertising, but they do not stop all data collection or all types of ads. Each third party may have its own policies and retention periods."
Add a concise summary of the practical impact of each choice in plain language, e.g.: "Summary: Opting out reduces the personalization of ads on this browser for this site, but you will still see ads and some data may still be collected for other purposes such as security, analytics, or service improvement."
Presenting a complex technical/legal situation in a way that may understate its complexity, even if not overtly misleading.
"You may also wish to use other available online tools to limit various types of interest-based advertising or tracking. To learn more, visit 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' and 'Targeted Advertising' Opt-Out Rights." The text suggests that using these tools and links can help limit tracking, but does not clearly state that these mechanisms are fragmented, vary by jurisdiction, and may not fully prevent tracking or data sharing.
Add a clarifying sentence on limitations, e.g.: "These tools can reduce certain types of interest-based advertising and tracking, but they do not eliminate all tracking technologies or all data uses."
Briefly distinguish between different legal regimes and tools, e.g.: "Depending on your location, different rights and tools may apply (for example, under U.S. state laws or the GDPR in the EU). The effectiveness and scope of each tool may vary."
Provide a short, plain-language overview of what each linked resource covers, e.g.: "The 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' page explains how we handle data sales and sharing under applicable laws, while the 'Targeted Advertising' Opt-Out Rights page explains how to limit personalized ads."
- 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.