{"id":2184697,"date":"2024-02-23T09:39:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T14:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-gop-probe-national-science-foundation-over-brazen-attempt-to-censor-free-speech\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T09:43:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T14:43:29","slug":"senate-gop-probe-national-science-foundation-over-brazen-attempt-to-censor-free-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-gop-probe-national-science-foundation-over-brazen-attempt-to-censor-free-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate GOP investigates National Science Foundation for alleged censorship of free speech"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenate-gop-probe-national-science-foundation-over-brazen-attempt-to-censor-free-speech%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2184697&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The U.S. National Science Foundation Faces Pressure to Combat Misinformation<\/h2>\n<p>Senate Republicans are \u200bputting pressure on the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) after a report revealed their efforts to combat alleged\u2062 misinformation. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has sent a letter\u200d to NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, demanding a comprehensive list of projects funded by the NSF Convergence Accelerator Track F. This program has spent tens of millions of dollars to combat mis- and disinformation.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064his letter, Schmitt criticizes the NSF&#8217;s involvement\u2064 in funding research projects aimed at developing AI tools for identifying and combating alleged misinformation. He accuses the agency\u200d and the\u2064 Biden Administration of colluding\u200c with Big Tech to silence those who\u2062 disagree with\u2062 the political Left.<\/p>\n<p>This request from Schmitt follows a \u2064report on the NSF program by the House Judiciary Committee. According to the report, these taxpayer-funded projects aim to develop AI-powered censorship and propaganda tools that can be used by governments and \u200bBig Tech to shape public opinion.<\/p>\n<p>The NSF has provided substantial grants to top U.S. universities to track\u200d and study online discourse for \u200bexamples of misinformation and disinformation. \u2062For instance, Syracuse University received \u200bnearly $500,000\u200b to study how misinformation becomes \u200dwoven into online narratives and how technology influences this process. Meanwhile, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology received $750,000 to address the challenge of effectively distinguishing\u2062 truth from fiction online.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1708708042546000&#038;usg=AOvVaw34eJlfGtZyH4uAJE3bvTlM\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The NSF program has already faced subpoenas from Republicans \u2062in the House. They argue that the Biden Administration has \u200cshown\u200c a disregard\u2064 for Americans&#8217; freedom of speech online and has even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-judge-orders-biden-administration-to-cooperate-in-social-media-collusion-lawsuit\/\" title=\"Federal Judge Orders Biden Administration to Cooperate in Social Media Collusion Lawsuit\">coerced social media companies<\/a> to censor Americans. With the \u200cincreasing use of artificial intelligence, there is a need to ensure responsible use \u200bthat does not infringe on Americans&#8217; constitutional rights.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200c measures does the NSF currently have in\u200d place \u2063to verify the accuracy of \u2063scientific information before it is disseminated to the public?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Plete review of the foundation&#8217;s policies and\u200c procedures regarding the dissemination of scientific information. This\u200d comes amid growing concerns over \u2063the spread of misinformation and the role \u2062it plays in shaping public opinion and \u2062policy decisions.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 issue of misinformation has become\u2062 a\u200c pressing concern\u200c in recent \u200cyears, particularly in\u200d the realm of science and research. With the\u2062 advent of \u2063the internet and \u200dsocial media,\u200c false information can \u200dspread\u2062 rapidly and reach a\u200c wide audience. This has serious consequences, as\u2062 it can undermine public \u200btrust in \u2063scientific\u2063 institutions and lead to misguided\u2063 policy decisions.<\/p>\n<p>The NSF, as \u2063a leading federal agency \u2062responsible for \u2062funding scientific research and\u2063 promoting the\u200d advancement of knowledge, has a crucial role in combating misinformation. However, \u2063the \u2062recent report has raised questions about their \u2062effectiveness in this regard. According to the report, the foundation\u200c has not implemented robust measures to verify the accuracy of information disseminated through \u200bits channels.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Schmitt&#8217;s letter \u200dhighlights the need \u200bfor the NSF\u200d to take immediate\u200c action to address this issue. He emphasizes the \u200dimportance of\u200d ensuring that \u200dscientific information is properly vetted and validated before it is shared with the public. Moreover, the \u2062letter emphasizes the need \u2063for greater transparency in\u200d the foundation&#8217;s processes.<\/p>\n<p>The senator&#8217;s concerns are not unfounded. Recent incidents of \u200bmisinformation, particularly related to public \u2064health and\u2064 climate \u2063change, have had significant repercussions. False\u2063 claims about the safety of vaccines or the\u200d existence\u200d of climate change have resulted in public confusion and resistance\u2062 to scientifically \u200bsupported policies. \u2064This,\u2064 in\u2063 turn, \u200bhampers efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jayapal-biden-should-use-executive-action-to-implement-build-back-better-agenda\/\" title=\"Jayapal: Biden Should Use Executive Action To Implement \u2018Build Back Better\u2019 Agenda\">tackle critical issues<\/a> such as \u2063the Covid-19 pandemic or climate change.<\/p>\n<p>To \u2063effectively combat \u2062misinformation, the NSF should \u2062adopt a multipronged approach. First and foremost, they\u2063 should establish stringent guidelines and protocols for verifying scientific information before\u2064 it is disseminated. This includes \u200binvesting in fact-checking initiatives and partnering with reputable institutions \u200cand experts to\u200c ensure accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, the foundation\u200d should prioritize\u2062 public outreach and education. By promoting scientific literacy \u200cand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/indianapolis-waffle-house-shooting-kills-one-and-injures-five\/\" title=\"One dead, five injured in Indianapolis Waffle House shooting\">providing accessible resources<\/a>, they can empower \u200bindividuals to \u200dcritically evaluate information and distinguish fact from\u2062 fiction. This will not only help\u200d stem the\u200d spread of misinformation but also foster a scientifically informed society.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the NSF should actively engage\u200c with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-facebook-files-the-effort-to-censor-vaccine-information\/\" title=\"Facebook's Vaccine Information Censorship Effort: The Facebook Files\">social media \u2062platforms<\/a> \u200band tech companies\u2064 to develop strategies to curb the spread of false information. This \u2063could involve collaborating to develop algorithms that identify and\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-press-sec-jen-psaki-wants-to-quash-misinformation-she-has-a-history-of-promoting-it\/\" title=\"White House Press Sec. Jen Psaki Wants To Quash Misinformation \u2014 She Has A History Of Promoting It\">flag misleading content<\/a> or working \u200bto improve the visibility of reputable sources of information.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the foundation should advocate for \u2063policies \u2063that\u2063 address the root \u2064causes of misinformation. This \u200cmay involve supporting legislation that promotes media literacy in schools or\u200b funding research on effective strategies to counter\u2063 the spread \u200dof false information.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d pressure from\u2064 Senate Republicans should serve as a\u200b catalyst\u2064 for\u200b the\u2063 NSF\u2063 to \u2063reevaluate\u2063 and strengthen its\u2062 efforts to combat misinformation. It is imperative that the foundation takes immediate action to restore public\u2063 trust in science and ensure\u2064 that \u2062evidence-based information informs policy decisions. By doing \u200cso, they will\u200b play a\u2063 crucial \u2063role \u2063in combating the detrimental effects of misinformation and advancing the\u2062 progress of scientific \u200bknowledge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is under scrutiny by Senate Republicans for its efforts to combat misinformation. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has written to NSF Director Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, demanding a detailed list of projects funded by the NSF Convergence Accelerator Track F. This program has become a focal point of investigation for the NSF<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":2184698,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Eric-Schmitt.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2184697","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Eric-Schmitt.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184697","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/70"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2184697"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2184697\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2184698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2184697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2184697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2184697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}