News

Prince Harry Joins The Aspen Institute As A Commissioner, Fight Against Misinformation

Prince Harry is joining the Aspen Institute’s new Commission on Information Disorder as a commissioner. Harry and his wife Meghan explained their decision to step back from senior roles in the British royal family and leveled criticism of the British press. His own personal experiences with the media are likely to inform his contributions to the commission. Some tabloid media in Britain have vilified the couple too much that Harry thinks it is important for him to make a change.

His role with the Aspen commission is part-time. It will involve regular meetings, according to the institute. The commission is funded by Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The commission is striving to have a “diversity of viewpoints” and roles.
“As I’ve said, the experience of today’s digital world has us inundated with an avalanche of misinformation, affecting our ability as individuals as well as societies to think clearly and truly understand the world we live in,” the Duke of Sussex said in a statement.

One week after the interview, Harry announced several donations by their Archewell Foundation, including to news media start-ups. Furthermore, Harry also announced his new job as a tech exec for the Silicon Valley start-up BetterUp.

Harry, 14 other commissioners, and three co-chairs will conduct a six-month study on the state of American misinformation and disinformation. The commission will begin to meet in April and will hold a series of briefings with outside experts.

Source: CNN
Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

From Cookies to Classrooms: Starbucks Raises Over RM100K to Revive Centre for the Deaf

What if your sweet tooth could change lives? Since 2018, Starbucks Malaysia has raised over… Read More

16 hours ago

Tous les Jours Expands in Malaysia with New Outlets at Sunway Pyramid and Sunway Velocity

Malaysian fans of delectable K-inspired baked goods will be delighted to hear that Tous Les… Read More

23 hours ago

Stitch Lands in KL, Disney’s Blue Menace Takes Over Pavilion This School Holiday

Get ready for a school holiday filled with tropical vibes as Pavilion Kuala Lumpur transforms… Read More

23 hours ago

Malaysia Gears Up for Southeast Asia’s First Smart City Expo, Here’s Why You Should Care

Kuala Lumpur just flipped the switch on something big. The 100-day countdown to Smart City… Read More

23 hours ago

Ejen Ali: The Movie Review, A Next-Level Win for Malaysian Animation

Ejen Ali: The Movie 2 isn’t just a sequel, it’s a bold upgrade that proves… Read More

23 hours ago

When Creativity Meets Comfort: LEGO® and IKEA Malaysia Reimagine Home Decor

When Creativity Meets Comfort: LEGO® and IKEA Malaysia Reimagine Home Decor With its latest collection… Read More

3 days ago

This website uses cookies.