EU Investigates X Amidst Claims of Musk's Political Interference
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, claims EU officials want to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation, prompting an EU investigation into potential DSA violations; however, the EU executive hasn't called for a ban.
EU Investigates X Amidst Claims of Musk's Political Interference
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, claims EU officials want to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation, prompting an EU investigation into potential DSA violations; however, the EU executive hasn't called for a ban.
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64% Bias Score
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
Biden Warns of Oligarchy Threatening US Democracy
President Biden's farewell address warned of a dangerous concentration of power among a few ultra-wealthy individuals, citing threats to democracy and equal opportunity, particularly in light of tech leaders' donations to President-elect Trump's campaign and inauguration.
Biden Warns of Oligarchy Threatening US Democracy
President Biden's farewell address warned of a dangerous concentration of power among a few ultra-wealthy individuals, citing threats to democracy and equal opportunity, particularly in light of tech leaders' donations to President-elect Trump's campaign and inauguration.
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44% Bias Score
Poilievre's CBC Defunding Plan Criticized Amidst Musk's Meddling and Meta's Fact-Checking Changes
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to defund the CBC, citing concerns about Elon Musk's political influence and Meta's decision to eliminate third-party fact-checking, arguing this weakens the Canadian information ecosystem.
Poilievre's CBC Defunding Plan Criticized Amidst Musk's Meddling and Meta's Fact-Checking Changes
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge criticized Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to defund the CBC, citing concerns about Elon Musk's political influence and Meta's decision to eliminate third-party fact-checking, arguing this weakens the Canadian information ecosystem.
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60% Bias Score
Russia's Hybrid War: A Former Intelligence Official's Assessment
Former German intelligence official Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven details Russia's hybrid warfare tactics against Europe, including sabotage, cyberattacks, and disinformation campaigns, highlighting the difficulty of attribution and advocating for stronger defensive and offensive measures.
Russia's Hybrid War: A Former Intelligence Official's Assessment
Former German intelligence official Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven details Russia's hybrid warfare tactics against Europe, including sabotage, cyberattacks, and disinformation campaigns, highlighting the difficulty of attribution and advocating for stronger defensive and offensive measures.
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52% Bias Score
Reddit France Bans Bolloré Media Outlets Over Disinformation Concerns
Reddit France banned links to Vincent Bolloré's media outlets (Europe 1, CNews, Le Journal du Dimanche, etc.) on January 13th due to difficulties moderating aggressive user comments and concerns about disinformation, affecting over 2 million users.
Reddit France Bans Bolloré Media Outlets Over Disinformation Concerns
Reddit France banned links to Vincent Bolloré's media outlets (Europe 1, CNews, Le Journal du Dimanche, etc.) on January 13th due to difficulties moderating aggressive user comments and concerns about disinformation, affecting over 2 million users.
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44% Bias Score
Biden warns of US oligarchy in farewell address
In a farewell address on January 15th, President Biden warned of a growing US oligarchy threatening democracy, criticized social media's role in spreading misinformation, and advocated for constitutional amendments to protect presidents from post-presidency prosecution; his approval rating is 36%.
Biden warns of US oligarchy in farewell address
In a farewell address on January 15th, President Biden warned of a growing US oligarchy threatening democracy, criticized social media's role in spreading misinformation, and advocated for constitutional amendments to protect presidents from post-presidency prosecution; his approval rating is 36%.
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40% Bias Score
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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52% Bias Score
False Claims of US Politician Bribery by Ukraine
A false social media image alleges that US politicians, including President Biden, received millions in bribes from Ukraine for their support; however, no evidence corroborates these claims, which have circulated since 2023 and are likely disinformation.
False Claims of US Politician Bribery by Ukraine
A false social media image alleges that US politicians, including President Biden, received millions in bribes from Ukraine for their support; however, no evidence corroborates these claims, which have circulated since 2023 and are likely disinformation.
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36% Bias Score
Combating Disinformation: Strategies, Challenges, and Democratic Risks
Since 2016, disinformation campaigns, particularly evident in the 2016 US election and the 2024 Romanian presidential election, have threatened democratic processes, prompting responses like the Global Engagement Center and pre-bunking strategies, although their effectiveness and potential overreach...
Combating Disinformation: Strategies, Challenges, and Democratic Risks
Since 2016, disinformation campaigns, particularly evident in the 2016 US election and the 2024 Romanian presidential election, have threatened democratic processes, prompting responses like the Global Engagement Center and pre-bunking strategies, although their effectiveness and potential overreach...
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Defence Ministry and Lower Saxony Parliament Suspend X Accounts
The German Ministry of Defence and the Lower Saxony state parliament have suspended their X accounts due to concerns about misinformation and political bias, opting for alternative communication channels like WhatsApp and other social media platforms.
Germany's Defence Ministry and Lower Saxony Parliament Suspend X Accounts
The German Ministry of Defence and the Lower Saxony state parliament have suspended their X accounts due to concerns about misinformation and political bias, opting for alternative communication channels like WhatsApp and other social media platforms.
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40% Bias Score
German Publication's AfD Campaign Raises Concerns
Katapult" launched a campaign to counter the AfD in Germany by publishing 40 quotes from current and former members, revealing extremist views; however, the initiative's effectiveness is questionable due to the inclusion of former members and unverified quotes.
German Publication's AfD Campaign Raises Concerns
Katapult" launched a campaign to counter the AfD in Germany by publishing 40 quotes from current and former members, revealing extremist views; however, the initiative's effectiveness is questionable due to the inclusion of former members and unverified quotes.
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60% Bias Score