Social Media Rivals Capitalize on TikTok's US Ban
Meta, X, and Bluesky are launching new video features, including dedicated video tabs and a new video editing app, to compete in the US market following TikTok's ban; Bluesky reports 28 million users this weekend.
Social Media Rivals Capitalize on TikTok's US Ban
Meta, X, and Bluesky are launching new video features, including dedicated video tabs and a new video editing app, to compete in the US market following TikTok's ban; Bluesky reports 28 million users this weekend.
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36% Bias Score
Musk Celebrates Trump's Mars Promise, Raising Concerns About Conflicts of Interest
Elon Musk publicly celebrated President Trump's promise to send astronauts to Mars during his inaugural address, highlighting their close relationship involving significant political contributions and policy influence, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and misuse of social media.
Musk Celebrates Trump's Mars Promise, Raising Concerns About Conflicts of Interest
Elon Musk publicly celebrated President Trump's promise to send astronauts to Mars during his inaugural address, highlighting their close relationship involving significant political contributions and policy influence, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and misuse of social media.
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64% Bias Score
Musk's Politics Sink Tesla Sales in Germany
Following Elon Musk's controversial political endorsements, particularly his support for the AfD, Tesla's German sales plummeted by nearly half in 2024 (from 63,000 to 37,000), while a German graphic designer's sales of anti-Musk Tesla stickers skyrocketed, reflecting a growing consumer backlash aga...
Musk's Politics Sink Tesla Sales in Germany
Following Elon Musk's controversial political endorsements, particularly his support for the AfD, Tesla's German sales plummeted by nearly half in 2024 (from 63,000 to 37,000), while a German graphic designer's sales of anti-Musk Tesla stickers skyrocketed, reflecting a growing consumer backlash aga...
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44% Bias Score
Musk's X Amplifies Right-Wing Extremism, Raising Global Concerns
Elon Musk's use of X to promote right-wing extremism is raising concerns about global political influence, as evidenced by his interactions with figures like Alex Jones and Alice Weidel, and his potential impact on elections worldwide.
Musk's X Amplifies Right-Wing Extremism, Raising Global Concerns
Elon Musk's use of X to promote right-wing extremism is raising concerns about global political influence, as evidenced by his interactions with figures like Alex Jones and Alice Weidel, and his potential impact on elections worldwide.
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52% Bias Score
Billionaire Wealth Soars by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Rising Global Inequality
Oxfam's "Takers Not Makers" report, released before the Davos WEF summit, reveals that billionaire wealth soared by $2 trillion in 2024, while 44% of humanity lives on less than $6.85 daily, highlighting a massive wealth gap and criticizing policies that may worsen inequality.
Billionaire Wealth Soars by $2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Rising Global Inequality
Oxfam's "Takers Not Makers" report, released before the Davos WEF summit, reveals that billionaire wealth soared by $2 trillion in 2024, while 44% of humanity lives on less than $6.85 daily, highlighting a massive wealth gap and criticizing policies that may worsen inequality.
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64% Bias Score
Meloni's Shift: From EU Alignment to Trump Alliance
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, initially moderate in her approach to the EU and US, has shifted her focus towards the incoming Trump administration, prioritizing a relationship with Trump and Musk, potentially impacting Italy's role in the EU and its relationship with Ukraine.
Meloni's Shift: From EU Alignment to Trump Alliance
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, initially moderate in her approach to the EU and US, has shifted her focus towards the incoming Trump administration, prioritizing a relationship with Trump and Musk, potentially impacting Italy's role in the EU and its relationship with Ukraine.
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64% Bias Score
Musk's 'Roman Salute' Sparks International Debate and Legal Scrutiny
Elon Musk's 'Roman salute' gesture in Italy sparked debate, with his representative initially praising it, then blaming his autism; legal interpretations vary internationally, particularly after an Italian Supreme Court ruling on similar gestures in 2024, which is not an automatic ban but depends on...
Musk's 'Roman Salute' Sparks International Debate and Legal Scrutiny
Elon Musk's 'Roman salute' gesture in Italy sparked debate, with his representative initially praising it, then blaming his autism; legal interpretations vary internationally, particularly after an Italian Supreme Court ruling on similar gestures in 2024, which is not an automatic ban but depends on...
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40% Bias Score
French Collective Urges X User Migration to Decentralized Platforms
A French collective, "HelloQuitteX," is urging X users to switch to Bluesky and Mastodon on January 20th, citing concerns about misinformation and Elon Musk's ownership; nearly 17,000 users have already registered, potentially connecting 23 million contacts.
French Collective Urges X User Migration to Decentralized Platforms
A French collective, "HelloQuitteX," is urging X users to switch to Bluesky and Mastodon on January 20th, citing concerns about misinformation and Elon Musk's ownership; nearly 17,000 users have already registered, potentially connecting 23 million contacts.
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60% Bias Score
Tesla's Brand Value Plunges 26% Amidst Musk Controversy
Tesla's brand value dropped 26% to $43 billion in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of decline, primarily attributed to an aging vehicle lineup and CEO Elon Musk's controversial public image, negatively impacting consumer perception and potentially future sales.
Tesla's Brand Value Plunges 26% Amidst Musk Controversy
Tesla's brand value dropped 26% to $43 billion in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of decline, primarily attributed to an aging vehicle lineup and CEO Elon Musk's controversial public image, negatively impacting consumer perception and potentially future sales.
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48% Bias Score
Europe Cautiously Welcomes Trump's Return, Weighing Transatlantic Ties Against Potential Risks
European leaders are navigating concerns about Donald Trump's return to the US presidency, balancing maintaining close ties with Washington against potential challenges in areas like climate policy, defense spending, and foreign interference via social media, particularly from Elon Musk's influence.
Europe Cautiously Welcomes Trump's Return, Weighing Transatlantic Ties Against Potential Risks
European leaders are navigating concerns about Donald Trump's return to the US presidency, balancing maintaining close ties with Washington against potential challenges in areas like climate policy, defense spending, and foreign interference via social media, particularly from Elon Musk's influence.
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48% Bias Score
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
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44% Bias Score
EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
EU to Continue Tech Investigations Despite Political Pressure
The European Commission will continue its investigations into Apple, Meta, Alphabet, and X for potential violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and concerns over content moderation, despite pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the inauguration of Donald Trump's presidency; decisions ...
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44% Bias Score