Stanford’s top disinformation research group collapses under pressure

Stanford's 'Internet Observatory' Censorship Machine Crumbles Under Its Own Weight

The Stanford Internet Observatory, a research center studying "online misinformation" and a prominent part of what Stephen Miller calls the "censorship-industrial complex," is on the brink of shutting down due to mounting political and legal pressures, as well as dwindling staff and funding.

Stanford misinformation group will continue despite cuts

The Stanford Internet Observatory (SIO), one of the largest academic groups investigating misinformation, is pledging to continue its work following multiple reports of it slashing its staff.

ON THE RUN: Anti-Free Speech Stanford Internet Observatory Is Collapsing

It’s official: the dystopian Stanford Internet Observatory (SIO) is shutting d

‘Big win’: House Judiciary cheers reported dismantling of Stanford Internet Observatory

The Stanford Internet Observatory is reportedly winding down after the departure of its two top leaders, a development hailed by free-speech advocates who accused the project of promoting widespread online censorship in the name of combating "misinformation."

Stanford Internet Observatory to Shut Down: Report - American Faith

The Stanford Internet Observatory (SIO), an organization that censored voices during the 2020 election, is shutting down. Sources close to the matter told Platformer News that the founding director of SIO, Alex Stamos, left his position in November. SIO’s research director, Renee DiResta, left last week. Other staff members have been told to look for other jobs, sources familiar said. What remains of the SIO will be given to Jeff Hancock, the la…

‘Free Speech Wins’: Jim Jordan Celebrates Reported Shuttering of Stanford ‘Misinformation’ Research Center

The Stanford Internet Observatory, a group that studies so-called online misinformation, is effectively closing down.