EU Investigates X for Potential Algorithm Manipulation to Sway Voters
Under the EU's Digital Services Act, Elon Musk's X platform faces potential heavy penalties for possible algorithm manipulation to influence voters in Germany's upcoming elections; investigators will determine if X violated transparency and data access regulations.
EU Investigates X for Potential Algorithm Manipulation to Sway Voters
Under the EU's Digital Services Act, Elon Musk's X platform faces potential heavy penalties for possible algorithm manipulation to influence voters in Germany's upcoming elections; investigators will determine if X violated transparency and data access regulations.
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48% Bias Score
EU Monitors Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Emphasizes DSA Enforcement
The European Union is closely monitoring decisions by internet giants like Meta and X, particularly Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with "Community Notes." While not directly impacting current EU regulations, the EU emphasizes platform responsibility for content moderation, with potential fines...
EU Monitors Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Emphasizes DSA Enforcement
The European Union is closely monitoring decisions by internet giants like Meta and X, particularly Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with "Community Notes." While not directly impacting current EU regulations, the EU emphasizes platform responsibility for content moderation, with potential fines...
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40% Bias Score
German Officials Investigate Musk-Weidel X Interview for Campaign Finance Violations
Germany's Bundestag administration is investigating Elon Musk's planned interview with AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel on X for potential illegal campaign financing, prompted by concerns of algorithmic bias and hidden donations, with calls for transparency in platform algorithms.
German Officials Investigate Musk-Weidel X Interview for Campaign Finance Violations
Germany's Bundestag administration is investigating Elon Musk's planned interview with AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel on X for potential illegal campaign financing, prompted by concerns of algorithmic bias and hidden donations, with calls for transparency in platform algorithms.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's X Faces EU Scrutiny for Alleged Foreign Interference
EU leaders accuse Elon Musk of foreign interference due to his ownership of X, support for far-right groups, and potential role in the US administration; the EU is investigating X for violating the Digital Services Act, with potential fines up to €190 million.
Musk's X Faces EU Scrutiny for Alleged Foreign Interference
EU leaders accuse Elon Musk of foreign interference due to his ownership of X, support for far-right groups, and potential role in the US administration; the EU is investigating X for violating the Digital Services Act, with potential fines up to €190 million.
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56% Bias Score
Meta Seeks EU Approval for Content Moderation Changes
Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission to adjust content moderation, potentially replacing fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X's Community Notes, following a similar move in the US; the EU will determine compliance with the Digital Services Act.
Meta Seeks EU Approval for Content Moderation Changes
Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission to adjust content moderation, potentially replacing fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X's Community Notes, following a similar move in the US; the EU will determine compliance with the Digital Services Act.
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32% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act by failing to prevent alleged Russian interference in Romania's presidential election, where a far-right candidate unexpectedly topped the first round before the results were annulled due to evide...
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act by failing to prevent alleged Russian interference in Romania's presidential election, where a far-right candidate unexpectedly topped the first round before the results were annulled due to evide...
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48% Bias Score
Meta's Content Moderation Change Prompts EU Scrutiny
Meta's replacement of fact-checking with community ratings on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp raises concerns in the EU, potentially violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) and leading to fines up to 6% of global annual turnover; the EU may also employ alternative measures, such as platform block...
Meta's Content Moderation Change Prompts EU Scrutiny
Meta's replacement of fact-checking with community ratings on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp raises concerns in the EU, potentially violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) and leading to fines up to 6% of global annual turnover; the EU may also employ alternative measures, such as platform block...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Organizations Call for Social Media Ban, Government Refuses
Five Dutch organizations want the government to ban Instagram, Facebook, and X due to concerns about the platforms' impact on the rule of law and freedom, citing Meta's decision to stop working with fact-checkers in the US as a key factor; however, the Dutch government will not ban them.
Dutch Organizations Call for Social Media Ban, Government Refuses
Five Dutch organizations want the government to ban Instagram, Facebook, and X due to concerns about the platforms' impact on the rule of law and freedom, citing Meta's decision to stop working with fact-checkers in the US as a key factor; however, the Dutch government will not ban them.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in the US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of its US fact-checking partnerships, citing political bias and prioritizing free speech, a decision praised by Donald Trump and seen by experts as a move to appease him, potentially leading to increased misinformation.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in the US, Prioritizing Free Speech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of its US fact-checking partnerships, citing political bias and prioritizing free speech, a decision praised by Donald Trump and seen by experts as a move to appease him, potentially leading to increased misinformation.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
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32% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok for Potential Interference in Romanian Elections
The European Commission opened a formal investigation into TikTok for potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) related to the Romanian presidential elections, prompted by evidence of foreign interference that led to the annulment of the first round of voting; the investigation includes...
EU Investigates TikTok for Potential Interference in Romanian Elections
The European Commission opened a formal investigation into TikTok for potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) related to the Romanian presidential elections, prompted by evidence of foreign interference that led to the annulment of the first round of voting; the investigation includes...
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40% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations of Russian interference in Romania's presidential election, where a $381,000 campaign promoted a far-right candidate, leading to the annulment of the first round of voting.
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations of Russian interference in Romania's presidential election, where a $381,000 campaign promoted a far-right candidate, leading to the annulment of the first round of voting.
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40% Bias Score