VineSight labels genuine social media posts as ‘harmful’ misinformation.
A group known for flagging online information as “misinformation” has released new reports targeting corporate tech giants that are notorious for censoring such content, even if it happens to be true.
VineSight, a tech company based in Tel Aviv with offices in New York, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to scan the internet for “toxic narratives” and ”misinformation.” However, a closer look at their recent reports reveals that these so-called “toxic narratives” and “misinformation” are often conservative arguments and inconvenient truths.
For example, their report on clean energy highlights a post from an account labeled as ”bot-like” that states, “China emits the most CO2.” However, this statement is verifiably true. China is indisputably the world’s largest producer of carbon dioxide emissions and has held this position for nearly two decades.
The clean energy report also flags statements from human accounts as misinformation, such as “Climate advocates are hypocrites” and “[electric vehicles] repeatedly catch on fire.” It is well-known that climate advocates often engage in hypocrisy by lecturing about fossil fuels while enjoying private air travel to glamorous conferences. Additionally, there have been incidents of electric vehicles, including bikes and scooters, spontaneously combusting due to issues with lithium-ion batteries.
On Facebook, VineSight identifies viral topics as misleading, including claims made by conservative radio host Glenn Beck that an “EV battery factory needs fossil fuels to run” and Breitbart’s assertion that “Biden’s green policies benefit China.” However, studies have shown that electric vehicles are actually worse for the environment than gas-powered vehicles, partly due to the pollution caused by the production of lithium-ion batteries, a market dominated by China. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to question the environmental impact of these policies.
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Almost every energy-related statement flagged by VineSight as “misinformation” is either true or supported by evidence. For instance, they label a statement attributed to former President Donald Trump that went viral on TikTok, “The Green New Deal is the Destruction of Our Country,” as misinformation. However, the Green New Deal is a far-left proposal that aims to drastically reshape the nation’s economy and power grid in favor of addressing climate change, and its implementation in California has already resulted in frequent blackouts and strict water usage rules.
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VineSight’s reports on climate change and voter fraud follow a similar pattern. Their climate change report identifies topics like “climate change is a hoax” and ”there is no climate crisis” as examples of viral misinformation. However, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist and over 1,600 other scientists have signed a declaration stating that there is no climate emergency. The declaration emphasizes the need for less politicization of climate science and more scientific analysis of climate policies.
Another topic dismissed as disinformation by VineSight is ”China opens a new coal transportation network.” However, National Public Radio (NPR) published a headline in March stating, “China is building six times more new coal plants than other countries, report finds.”
In a press release, VineSight celebrates their updated disinformation technology, which not only identifies and alerts organizations to disinformation attacks but also helps mitigate, counter-message, takedown, or label content before it harms a company’s reputation and business. They proudly state that their premier solution is used by major Fortune 500 brands, political campaigns, and other causes worldwide.
The press release also reveals that VineSight shares its reports with major tech platforms to flag posts for censorship, in accordance with the platforms’ terms of service. The company openly expresses concerns about “disinformation” affecting election outcomes and threatening democracy.
VineSight’s “tracking report” on voter fraud categorizes conservative themes related to election integrity as “viral misinformation and toxic narratives.” Examples include “allowing illegal immigrants to vote is an insult to Americans” and “MAGA movement was able to make election fraud a top voters issue.” However, there is evidence of Democrats manipulating the 2020 election through the expansion of mail-in voting and the collaboration between Big Tech, the media, and local government election offices. These actions have been extensively documented.
As the upcoming election approaches, former President Donald Trump, now a front-runner for the Republican nomination, faces numerous felony indictments. He has been issued a gag order that restricts him from campaigning against his top political opponent: the federal government. This order prevents him from defending himself against attacks and interferes with his ability to participate in the democratic process. VineSight dismisses these concerns as ”misinformation.”
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S its role in combating “misinformation” and toxic narratives on the internet. However, their definition of misinformation seems to align closely with narratives and arguments that they disagree with, particularly those coming from conservative sources. This raises concerns about the objectivity and accuracy of their reports.
One example of their questionable categorization is their report on clean energy. They label a statement that China emits the most CO2 as misinformation, despite the fact that it is a verifiable fact. China has been the largest producer of carbon dioxide emissions for nearly two decades. Similarly, they flag statements such as “Climate advocates are hypocrites” and “[electric vehicles] repeatedly catch on fire” as misinformation. However, there have been instances of climate advocates engaging in hypocrisy and electric vehicles experiencing battery-related issues. These are valid points that should be open for discussion and analysis.
On Facebook, VineSight identifies viral topics as misleading, including claims made by conservative radio host Glenn Beck and Breitbart about the environmental impact of certain policies. However, studies have shown that electric vehicles can have a negative environmental impact due to the pollution caused by lithium-ion battery production, a market dominated by China. Therefore, questioning the environmental impact of these policies is not unreasonable.
Furthermore, VineSight categorizes statements attributed to former President Donald Trump, such as “The Green New Deal is the Destruction of Our Country,” as misinformation. However, the Green New Deal is a proposal that aims to reshape the economy and power grid in favor of addressing climate change. Its implementation in California has already resulted in issues such as frequent blackouts and strict water usage rules. These are valid concerns that should be taken into consideration.
VineSight’s reports on climate change and voter fraud also raise questions. They categorize statements such as “climate change is a hoax” and “there is no climate crisis” as viral misinformation. However, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist and over 1,600 other scientists have signed a declaration stating that there is no climate emergency. This highlights the need for a less politicized approach to climate science and a focus on rigorous scientific analysis of climate policies.
Another topic dismissed as disinformation by VineSight is the claim that China is opening a new coal transportation network. However, NPR published a headline stating that China is building six times more new coal plants than other countries. This indicates that there is a legitimate
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