ACMA flags new misinformation metrics for Big Tech


Australia’s communications regulator is developing a new set of metrics to boost visibility of the actions social media giants like Meta and TikTok are taking to combat harmful misinformation and disinformation.

The metrics are yet to be finalised but could provide greater transparency and a ‘like for like’ comparison of signatories to the voluntary industry code, which is administered by the Digital Industry Group (DIGI).

Instances of misinformation that have …

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