EU Escalates X Investigation, Demands Algorithm Data
The EU Commission is demanding internal algorithm documents and API access from Elon Musk's X platform by February 15th due to an ongoing investigation for potential Digital Services Act violations, aiming to assess systemic risks and potential influence on European elections.
EU Escalates X Investigation, Demands Algorithm Data
The EU Commission is demanding internal algorithm documents and API access from Elon Musk's X platform by February 15th due to an ongoing investigation for potential Digital Services Act violations, aiming to assess systemic risks and potential influence on European elections.
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40% Bias Score
MEPs Urge EU to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight European Parliament members petitioned the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's X platform violates the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing his alleged disinformation campaigns and interference in German and Irish elections; the Commission is already investigating X for...
MEPs Urge EU to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight European Parliament members petitioned the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's X platform violates the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing his alleged disinformation campaigns and interference in German and Irish elections; the Commission is already investigating X for...
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44% Bias Score
Portnikov Claims Online Campaign Preludes Assassination Attempt
Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Portnikov alleges that the online spread of his statement about ordinary people fighting in the war, rather than the elite, is a deliberate campaign to incite hatred and potentially lead to his assassination, similar to the killing of Iryna Faryon.
Portnikov Claims Online Campaign Preludes Assassination Attempt
Ukrainian journalist Vitaliy Portnikov alleges that the online spread of his statement about ordinary people fighting in the war, rather than the elite, is a deliberate campaign to incite hatred and potentially lead to his assassination, similar to the killing of Iryna Faryon.
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48% Bias Score
EU Experts Warn of Trump, Musk Threats to European Democracy
EU experts warn of threats to European democracy from a potential Trump administration and Elon Musk's actions on X, highlighting concerns about algorithm manipulation and interference in the German elections; the EU's Digital Services Act is the key tool to address this but hesitation exists due to...
EU Experts Warn of Trump, Musk Threats to European Democracy
EU experts warn of threats to European democracy from a potential Trump administration and Elon Musk's actions on X, highlighting concerns about algorithm manipulation and interference in the German elections; the EU's Digital Services Act is the key tool to address this but hesitation exists due to...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Pressure on EU Social Media Rules Raises Concerns for Democracy and Security
Pressure from Trump's team to weaken EU social media regulations is raising concerns about threats to democracy and European security, as evidenced by Elon Musk's actions on X, including promoting the AfD party in Germany and attacking the UK Labour party, prompting an EU meeting on January 24 to ad...
Trump's Pressure on EU Social Media Rules Raises Concerns for Democracy and Security
Pressure from Trump's team to weaken EU social media regulations is raising concerns about threats to democracy and European security, as evidenced by Elon Musk's actions on X, including promoting the AfD party in Germany and attacking the UK Labour party, prompting an EU meeting on January 24 to ad...
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52% Bias Score
EU Investigates X, but Doesn't Plan a Ban Despite Musk's Actions
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, falsely claims the EU wants to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation. The EU is investigating X for potential DSA violations but hasn't called for a ban; Bardella's claims are unsubstantiated.
EU Investigates X, but Doesn't Plan a Ban Despite Musk's Actions
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, falsely claims the EU wants to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation. The EU is investigating X for potential DSA violations but hasn't called for a ban; Bardella's claims are unsubstantiated.
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48% Bias Score
MEPs Urge EU Commission to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight MEPs urged the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's actions on X violate the DSA, citing his support for Germany's AfD and controversial posts on Irish immigration, following the Commission's July finding of X's non-compliance.
MEPs Urge EU Commission to Investigate Elon Musk's X for DSA Violations
Thirty-eight MEPs urged the European Commission to investigate whether Elon Musk's actions on X violate the DSA, citing his support for Germany's AfD and controversial posts on Irish immigration, following the Commission's July finding of X's non-compliance.
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32% Bias Score
EU Intensifies X Investigation Over Algorithmic Manipulation and Disinformation
The European Commission announced new measures on January 17th in its investigation of X, including demands for internal documentation, an order to preserve data on algorithm changes, and access to commercial APIs, due to concerns about algorithmic manipulation and disinformation, particularly regar...
EU Intensifies X Investigation Over Algorithmic Manipulation and Disinformation
The European Commission announced new measures on January 17th in its investigation of X, including demands for internal documentation, an order to preserve data on algorithm changes, and access to commercial APIs, due to concerns about algorithmic manipulation and disinformation, particularly regar...
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48% Bias Score
Meta Remains in Bavaria's Anti-Disinformation Alliance, Pending European Changes
Despite Zuckerberg's announcement to end the US fact-checking system, Meta will remain in Bavaria's anti-disinformation alliance, pending changes to its European approach, which would be reviewed to avoid becoming like Elon Musk's X platform.
Meta Remains in Bavaria's Anti-Disinformation Alliance, Pending European Changes
Despite Zuckerberg's announcement to end the US fact-checking system, Meta will remain in Bavaria's anti-disinformation alliance, pending changes to its European approach, which would be reviewed to avoid becoming like Elon Musk's X platform.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Pressure Threatens European Social Media Regulations
Experts warn that pressure from Trump's team to weaken European social media regulations could undermine democracy and threaten European security, citing Elon Musk's actions as evidence of this risk. The European Commission is investigating these concerns, but fears potential US retaliation.
Trump's Pressure Threatens European Social Media Regulations
Experts warn that pressure from Trump's team to weaken European social media regulations could undermine democracy and threaten European security, citing Elon Musk's actions as evidence of this risk. The European Commission is investigating these concerns, but fears potential US retaliation.
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Biden Warns of Oligarchy, Disinformation, and AI Threats in Farewell Address
In his farewell address on January 15, 2025, President Biden cautioned Americans about the growing threat of an oligarchy concentrated around Donald Trump, the dangers of disinformation amplified by weakening media, and the risks posed by unchecked technological advancements like AI, while touting h...
Biden Warns of Oligarchy, Disinformation, and AI Threats in Farewell Address
In his farewell address on January 15, 2025, President Biden cautioned Americans about the growing threat of an oligarchy concentrated around Donald Trump, the dangers of disinformation amplified by weakening media, and the risks posed by unchecked technological advancements like AI, while touting h...
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Biden Warns of US Oligarchy in Farewell Address
In his farewell address, President Biden warned of a growing oligarchy in the US, the spread of misinformation, and the threat of unchecked technological power, while also announcing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas set to take effect January 19th.
Biden Warns of US Oligarchy in Farewell Address
In his farewell address, President Biden warned of a growing oligarchy in the US, the spread of misinformation, and the threat of unchecked technological power, while also announcing a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas set to take effect January 19th.
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40% Bias Score