資訊戰時建構新聞信任:法國「新聞信任倡議」與台灣首次獲取認證

當前,在演算法的推波助瀾下,新聞得以傳播得更遠更快,但同時也放大了極端的內容,包括煽情、謊話、仇恨值、與謠言。個人論斷和主觀意識凌駕於事實之上,而科技公司與網路平台對此問題並不負責。在這個假消息比真實新聞傳播得更快的資訊戰下,多國的新聞業處於岌岌可危的狀況,失去了聲譽、影響力和收入,甚至危害到民主社會的安定。一個個民主國家陷於混亂,老牌者如英國,新興者如台灣,而且資訊愈自由,社會愈分裂。

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建構「資訊戰」時的新聞信任

無國界記者組織(RSF)於2018年發起「新聞信任倡議」(JTI),以應對資訊戰帶來的新聞挑戰,透過驗證機制提升誠信媒體的競爭力。JTI標準涵蓋媒體業主、資金來源、編輯政策等,並利用搜尋引擎演算法優先推薦認證媒體。台灣中央廣播電台於2025年1月獲JTI認證,成為全球華語圈首例。台灣應推動更多媒體參與JTI,提升新聞公信力,並學習英法冷處理假新聞,以維護民主社會穩定。

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Introduction: What’s in the Name “Chinese”? Translocation and Hua-logy

An illustration of the complexity of Chineseness arises from a meme derived from the quirk of the phrase “我是華人不是中國人” (Woshi Huaren bushi Zhongguoren) becoming “I am Chinese, not Chinese” when translated in Google. The meme, which had gone viral, exposes a problem implicit in English vocabulary which lacks additional English words for translating two different Chinese terms and concepts. The meme dwells on the apparent confusion of the Google translation: “I am Chinese, not Chinese.”

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這是一次超瘋狂的選戰

在華府觀察美國大選,我參加了川普的選夜派對,地點是當地唯一公開挺川的 Dirty Water Bar。老闆 Luke Casey 為 MAGA 支持者提供罕見聚會場所,$35 美元入場可無限暢飲。隨著川普得票領先,現場氣氛狂熱,音樂、舞蹈、香檳齊飛。支持者認為川普能振興經濟、強勢領導,寧願賭一個改變未來的機會,拒絕傳統菁英政治,偏好他的商業交易式外交與反全球化立場。這場選戰,確實瘋狂至極。

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Harris Rally: Take Back Freedom

At Harris’ Oct 29 rally in Washington, DC, attendees passed strict security checks before receiving free American flags, water, and snacks. The event felt like a joyful gathering, with people singing and dancing to songs like *YMCA*, a tune with deep cultural and LGBTQ+ significance. Banners proclaimed “Freedom,” reflecting concerns over rights threatened by Trump’s policies. The rally evoked nostalgia for a freer past, as supporters sought to preserve the American way of life amid growing anxieties about losing their rights and freedoms.

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Japanese Flag at Trump Rally

At Trump’s Oct 27 rally in New York, a group of Japanese Christians waved a Japanese flag, supporting his reelection despite having no voting rights. They believe Trump will “Make America Godly Again” and prevent WWIII through his tough diplomacy. Meanwhile, some US citizens argue he is more likely to provoke war. This election is not just a national affair but a global phenomenon, dividing opinions both in the US and abroad.

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