Category: Social

Durov states that Telegram will address the criticism regarding its content moderation

Durov states that Telegram will address the criticism regarding its content moderation

On Friday, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced that the messaging app would address criticism over its content moderation and remove certain features that had been exploited for illegal activities. This…

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Researchers report that U.S. voters have become targets of Chinese online influence campaigns

Researchers report that U.S. voters have become targets of Chinese online influence campaigns

A Chinese social media influence operation has been impersonating U.S. voters, disparaging American politicians, and spreading divisive messages ahead of the November 5th presidential election, according to new research by…

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Brazilian regulator acts to block access to Elon Musk's X following court ruling

Brazilian regulator acts to block access to Elon Musk’s X following court ruling

Brazil's telecommunications regulator announced on Friday that it would suspend access to Elon Musk's X social media platform in the country in response to a court order issued by a…

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Telegram founder Pavel Durov is facing a potential 20-year prison sentence in France

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is facing a potential 20-year prison sentence in France

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is scheduled to appear before a judge on Saturday evening, where he faces multiple charges, including terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud, money laundering, and the distribution of…

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Nigerians and South Africans clash in Bolt ordering battle

Nigerians and South Africans clash in Bolt ordering battle

On Thursday morning, the online clash between Nigerians and South Africans intensified as both sides engaged in a new battle for supremacy. Individuals from each country started ordering e-hailing drivers…

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UK reviews social media legislation in the wake of far-right protests

UK reviews social media legislation in the wake of far-right protests

The Online Safety Act, passed in October but not set to be enforced until early next year, empowers the government to fine social media companies up to 10% of their…

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Vietnam will look into the "toxic" content on TikTok

Vietnam will look into the “toxic” content on TikTok

Since "toxic" content on the short-video platform "poses a threat to the country's youth, culture, and tradition," Vietnam will begin investigating TikTok's operations there in May, the Information Ministry announced…

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Twitter again accused of legal violations during mass layoffs

How Twitter's Mass Layoffs Violated Labor Lawsfaced a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing the social media giant of illegally laying off contract workers without notice after Elon Musk bought the company…

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New York Times says it won’t pay for Twitter verified check mark

How the New York Times' Refusal to Pay for Twitter Verified Check Marks Could Impact Social MediaThe New York Times’ refusal to pay for Twitter verified check marks could have…

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White House won’t pay for Twitter verification

How the White House's Refusal to Pay for Twitter Verification Could Impact Political DiscourseThe White House's recent refusal to pay for Twitter verification for its accounts has the potential to…

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