Ted Cruz Demands Microsoft Answer on NewsGuard, Censorship
SUMMARY
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has criticized Microsoft’s partnership with NewsGuard, accusing the platform of left-wing bias and censorship. In a letter to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Cruz demanded details about Microsoft’s funding and promotion of NewsGuard’s “Media Literacy” tool, which rates media outlets’ reliability. Conservatives argue NewsGuard suppresses right-leaning perspectives, labeling outlets like The Federalist and Newsmax “unreliable” while favoring left-wing publications. Cruz also highlighted NewsGuard's partnership with the American Federation of Teachers to promote its tool in schools and libraries, accusing it of fostering ideological conformity rather than critical thinking. He demanded transparency and answers by January 10. Critics, including FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and FTC Commissioners, echo concerns about NewsGuard’s influence on advertising and media rankings.
