JOURNAL ARTICLE

These Are All the Media Outlets Disputing Twitter's New Labels.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 5 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Syed, Armani 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) decision to pause its Twitter activities due to concerns over the platform's labeling policy, which categorized it as "Government-funded Media." CBC rejected this label, asserting that it undermines its credibility and independence, as its funding is derived from a parliamentary appropriation that ensures editorial autonomy under the Broadcasting Act. The article also highlights similar disputes involving other media organizations, including National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), which have also ceased Twitter activity in response to similar labeling issues. The article notes that Twitter's CEO, Elon Musk, has made adjustments to the labels following objections from these organizations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/04, p5
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163173868
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