EU Steps Up Enforcement of Digital Services Act Amidst Concerns of Foreign Election Interference
The European Commission is stepping up enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) against online platforms following concerns about foreign interference in elections, with Commissioner Virkkunen stating that the Commission has requested information from X (formerly Twitter) regarding its recommen...
EU Steps Up Enforcement of Digital Services Act Amidst Concerns of Foreign Election Interference
The European Commission is stepping up enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) against online platforms following concerns about foreign interference in elections, with Commissioner Virkkunen stating that the Commission has requested information from X (formerly Twitter) regarding its recommen...
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60% Bias Score
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
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
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
Meta Ends US Fact-Checking Program Amid Criticism
Meta ended its US fact-checking program, claiming bias and censorship, despite data showing its effectiveness in warning users about 68 million pieces of misinformation during the 2024 European Parliament elections; this decision has prompted widespread criticism from experts.
Meta Ends US Fact-Checking Program Amid Criticism
Meta ended its US fact-checking program, claiming bias and censorship, despite data showing its effectiveness in warning users about 68 million pieces of misinformation during the 2024 European Parliament elections; this decision has prompted widespread criticism from experts.
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72% Bias Score
Greek E-commerce Platform Sues Meta for Trademark Infringement
Skroutz is suing Meta for trademark infringement on Facebook and Instagram, citing almost a year of unauthorized pages using its logo for fraudulent ads. An Athens court ordered Meta to cease infringements, remove ads, and prevent future violations, imposing a €3,000 fine per infraction and potentia...
Greek E-commerce Platform Sues Meta for Trademark Infringement
Skroutz is suing Meta for trademark infringement on Facebook and Instagram, citing almost a year of unauthorized pages using its logo for fraudulent ads. An Athens court ordered Meta to cease infringements, remove ads, and prevent future violations, imposing a €3,000 fine per infraction and potentia...
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40% Bias Score
EU Far-Right Opposes Digital Services Act, Aligned with Trump and Tech CEOs
The European Parliament's far-right opposes the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), aimed at combating illegal online content and disinformation, aligning with Donald Trump and tech CEOs like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg who claim it's censorship, while the center-left supports it to protect democracy...
EU Far-Right Opposes Digital Services Act, Aligned with Trump and Tech CEOs
The European Parliament's far-right opposes the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), aimed at combating illegal online content and disinformation, aligning with Donald Trump and tech CEOs like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg who claim it's censorship, while the center-left supports it to protect democracy...
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52% 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 Warns Musk Against German Election Interference
European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova warned Elon Musk against interfering in the German Bundestag elections, citing concerns about his conversation with AfD candidate Alice Weidel and potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act. The EC is monitoring the situation and pursuing a ...
EU Warns Musk Against German Election Interference
European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova warned Elon Musk against interfering in the German Bundestag elections, citing concerns about his conversation with AfD candidate Alice Weidel and potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act. The EC is monitoring the situation and pursuing a ...
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44% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Loosens Content Restrictions in US
Meta, Facebook's parent company, announced it is ending its collaboration with fact-checkers in the US and loosening content restrictions on topics such as immigration and gender, citing a need to allow users to share their beliefs; this follows CEO Mark Zuckerberg's acknowledgment that hate speech ...
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Loosens Content Restrictions in US
Meta, Facebook's parent company, announced it is ending its collaboration with fact-checkers in the US and loosening content restrictions on topics such as immigration and gender, citing a need to allow users to share their beliefs; this follows CEO Mark Zuckerberg's acknowledgment that hate speech ...
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32% Bias Score
EU Investigates Musk's X Livestream for Potential DSA Violation
Elon Musk's X livestream with German far-right leader Alice Weidel on January 26 is under EU scrutiny for potentially violating the Digital Services Act, which could result in significant fines for X. The EU is investigating whether Musk unfairly boosted Weidel's campaign.
EU Investigates Musk's X Livestream for Potential DSA Violation
Elon Musk's X livestream with German far-right leader Alice Weidel on January 26 is under EU scrutiny for potentially violating the Digital Services Act, which could result in significant fines for X. The EU is investigating whether Musk unfairly boosted Weidel's campaign.
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52% Bias Score
EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok Over Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission formally investigates TikTok for allegedly failing to mitigate election integrity risks during Romania's annulled presidential election, potentially facing a fine up to 6% of its global revenue due to concerns about its recommendation algorithm and political ad system.
EU Launches Formal Investigation into TikTok Over Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission formally investigates TikTok for allegedly failing to mitigate election integrity risks during Romania's annulled presidential election, potentially facing a fine up to 6% of its global revenue due to concerns about its recommendation algorithm and political ad system.
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48% Bias Score