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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Trump administration bars former EU official and anti-disinformation and hate researchers from US

On Tuesday, the Trump Administration followed through on a threat of retaliation targeting foreigners who are involved in content moderation. The State Department announced sanctions barring US access for former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, as well as four researchers, while issuing an intentionally chilling threat to others, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio claiming, "The State Department stands ready and willing to expand today's list if other foreign actors do not reverse course."
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fromArs Technica
8 months ago

Editorial: Censoring the scientific enterprise, one grant at a time

The recent NSF grant terminations highlight a troubling attack on research areas crucial for understanding misinformation and promoting diversity in science.
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