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1. klabb3+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-05-03 08:31:19
> Have you made any attempt at quantifying its biases? Both whether it considers left- or right-leaning articles

FWIW, when I read news I often cross check on different outlets to get a sense of the span, range and sometimes media blackouts, including the ones with extreme bias (like RT reporting on Ukraine). This can give a good reading of the meta-temperature of a developing or controversial situation with a lot of propaganda and bias. In some cases, less trustworthy outlets will cover stories that aren’t narrative-friendly to more reputable publications, and sometimes, those can be really important.

For a service like this, I’d much prefer something analogous to “here’s what different outlets are saying”, rather than trying to make its own judgment about bias.

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2. wolfv+wI2[view] [source] 2023-05-04 01:13:13
>>klabb3+(OP)
Great idea, the “here’s what different outlets are saying” feature. Stories that aren’t narrative-friendly to main stream media. Media blackouts to highlight propaganda and bias. Make it easy for reader to see the "manufactured consent"!

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3. dublin+094[view] [source] 2023-05-04 14:07:05
>>klabb3+(OP)
In case you’re not already familiar with it, there’s a site called https://www.allsides.com/ that does exactly this. I believe the creator is on HN.
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