post Shared by X Microsoft claims it is disabling the computers of people who share “fringe content” online in an effort to “combat misinformation” ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
🚨 Microsoft has announced plans to disable the computers of people who share “fringe” content online to combat so-called “misinformation” in the run-up to the 2024 election.
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Verdict: False
The claim is false and stems from a Feb. 3 article published on The People's Voice, a website known for spreading “fake news.” A Microsoft spokesperson denied the validity of this claim in an email to Check Your Fact.
Fact check:
A recent Microsoft report showed that Iranian cyberattacks and online disinformation have increased since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. national post office. According to the report, “Iranian activity rapidly increased from nine groups tracked by Microsoft operating in Israel in the first week of the war to 14 groups two weeks after the war began.” says the report.
“Microsoft has announced plans to disable the computers of people who share 'fringe' content online to combat so-called 'misinformation' in the run-up to the 2024 election,” Xpost reported more than 20,000 times. Viewed times, partially read. “During an interview with NBC's Lester Holt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was asked about how AI could aid or jeopardize future elections,” the article continues. ing.
This claim is false and here's why. Articles from February 3rd It was published on The People's Voice, a website known for spreading “fake news.” “Disclaimer of Liability” included in “Disclaimer” of the siteterms of service” page states that “we make no representations about the suitability, reliability, availability, timeliness, and accuracy of the information, software, products, services, and related graphics contained on the site for any purpose.” I am.
The site, previously known as “NewsPunch” and “YourNewsWire,” is said to be “one of the most prominent purveyors of fake news online,” according to one source. Mashable articles from 2019. (Related: No, Nikki Haley didn't say “Bill Gates is the only one who can save humanity.”)
Similarly, although the article mentions: Recent NBC News interview Talk between Lester Holt and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the role of artificial intelligence in future elections, about disabling the computers of people who share “fringe content” online is not mentioned.
Additionally, we found “Check the facts” There are no reliable reports to support the claim. In fact, the opposite is true. lead story, snoopand Associated Press All published articles have labeled the claim false. Furthermore, Microsoft I haven't done it publicly commented on About the claim.
A Microsoft spokesperson denied the validity of this claim in an email to Check Your Fact.
“We have no plans to disable users' computers as described in these claims,” the spokesperson said.
