Source: The Verge
Summary
Objection, a startup backed by Peter Thiel, is developing an AI-powered platform to evaluate the credibility of news stories. Users can pay to challenge articles, which could lead to changes in the story’s credibility score. Critics argue this could have a chilling effect on whistleblowers and alter the way media accountability works. The platform’s algorithm will supposedly assess factors like sources and evidence. Objection’s founders claim this will increase trust in journalism.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Objection’s AI-powered journalism judge is the latest attempt to “fix” the media using technology. Peter Thiel’s backing is no surprise, given his history of skepticism towards the press. The platform’s algorithm will supposedly be the final arbiter of truth. Because what could possibly go wrong with paying to challenge news stories? This is just another way to gamify the truth.
Author: Evan Null
