Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Over Child Safety Concerns
The Albanian government temporarily banned TikTok for one year, citing concerns about violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing linked to a dispute originating on the platform; authorities are now in talks with TikTok to implement safety features.
Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Over Child Safety Concerns
The Albanian government temporarily banned TikTok for one year, citing concerns about violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing linked to a dispute originating on the platform; authorities are now in talks with TikTok to implement safety features.
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52% Bias Score
Brazil Blocks Rumble for Defiance of Court Orders
On February 21st, 2024, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes blocked the social media platform Rumble for repeated refusal to comply with court orders, including appointing a legal representative in Brazil and removing hate speech content, citing concerns about the spread of disinform...
Brazil Blocks Rumble for Defiance of Court Orders
On February 21st, 2024, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes blocked the social media platform Rumble for repeated refusal to comply with court orders, including appointing a legal representative in Brazil and removing hate speech content, citing concerns about the spread of disinform...
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44% Bias Score
US Threatens NATO Support Over EU Internet Censorship
US Vice President Vance accused European leaders of undermining free speech, threatening to reconsider NATO support if online censorship persists; this follows a warning to Elon Musk about Trump's presence on X, highlighting transatlantic tensions over internet regulation.
US Threatens NATO Support Over EU Internet Censorship
US Vice President Vance accused European leaders of undermining free speech, threatening to reconsider NATO support if online censorship persists; this follows a warning to Elon Musk about Trump's presence on X, highlighting transatlantic tensions over internet regulation.
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56% Bias Score
Class-Action Lawsuits Target TikTok and X in Germany
A German law firm filed four class-action lawsuits against TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) in Berlin, on behalf of a Dutch consumer protection organization, alleging data misuse, manipulation of young users, spread of disinformation, and seeking billions of euros in damages and regulatory changes.
Class-Action Lawsuits Target TikTok and X in Germany
A German law firm filed four class-action lawsuits against TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) in Berlin, on behalf of a Dutch consumer protection organization, alleging data misuse, manipulation of young users, spread of disinformation, and seeking billions of euros in damages and regulatory changes.
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44% Bias Score
Meta's Content Moderation Shift Raises Child Safety Concerns
Meta's shift in content moderation policies, driven by alignment with the Trump administration, worries campaigners who fear it could reverse progress in protecting children online after the Molly Russell tragedy; the Molly Rose Foundation urges Ofcom to intervene.
Meta's Content Moderation Shift Raises Child Safety Concerns
Meta's shift in content moderation policies, driven by alignment with the Trump administration, worries campaigners who fear it could reverse progress in protecting children online after the Molly Russell tragedy; the Molly Rose Foundation urges Ofcom to intervene.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's TikTok Ban Fails: App Remains Accessible, Raising Data Security Concerns
President Trump's attempt to ban TikTok failed due to a legally flawed executive order delaying enforcement, leaving the app accessible despite concerns about privacy, national security, and Chinese influence; this highlights the need for comprehensive data protection legislation rather than executi...
Trump's TikTok Ban Fails: App Remains Accessible, Raising Data Security Concerns
President Trump's attempt to ban TikTok failed due to a legally flawed executive order delaying enforcement, leaving the app accessible despite concerns about privacy, national security, and Chinese influence; this highlights the need for comprehensive data protection legislation rather than executi...
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Vice President's Munich Speech Highlights Hypocrisy Amidst Domestic Crackdown on Freedom of Expression
At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President Vance lectured European leaders on democracy while the U.S. government suppresses dissent, investigates critical media, and potentially shares sensitive citizen data with Elon Musk, undermining its democratic claims.
U.S. Vice President's Munich Speech Highlights Hypocrisy Amidst Domestic Crackdown on Freedom of Expression
At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Vice President Vance lectured European leaders on democracy while the U.S. government suppresses dissent, investigates critical media, and potentially shares sensitive citizen data with Elon Musk, undermining its democratic claims.
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56% Bias Score
FTC Launches Inquiry into Social Media Platforms' Alleged Harassment and Censorship
The FTC launched a public inquiry into social media platforms for allegedly harassing users and violating laws through silencing and intimidation, prompting concerns about free speech and the future regulation of Big Tech.
FTC Launches Inquiry into Social Media Platforms' Alleged Harassment and Censorship
The FTC launched a public inquiry into social media platforms for allegedly harassing users and violating laws through silencing and intimidation, prompting concerns about free speech and the future regulation of Big Tech.
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52% Bias Score
Nepal's Social Media Bill Raises Free Speech Concerns
Nepal's proposed social media law, mandating platform registration and allowing removal of "objectionable" content, sparks concerns over free speech; penalties include fines and up to five years imprisonment for false information or anonymity.
Nepal's Social Media Bill Raises Free Speech Concerns
Nepal's proposed social media law, mandating platform registration and allowing removal of "objectionable" content, sparks concerns over free speech; penalties include fines and up to five years imprisonment for false information or anonymity.
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52% Bias Score
Turkey Plans Phased Social Media Regulation for Children Under 16
Turkey's Family and Social Services Minister announced a phased plan to regulate social media for children under 16, focusing on age verification, parental controls, and educational initiatives for parents, aiming to protect children from harmful content without banning internet access.
Turkey Plans Phased Social Media Regulation for Children Under 16
Turkey's Family and Social Services Minister announced a phased plan to regulate social media for children under 16, focusing on age verification, parental controls, and educational initiatives for parents, aiming to protect children from harmful content without banning internet access.
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40% Bias Score
Sánchez Calls for Personal Liability for Social Media Owners to Combat Fake News
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez proposed holding social media owners personally liable for content on their platforms, presenting this to EU leaders in March to combat fake news and protect democracy, potentially impacting figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.
Sánchez Calls for Personal Liability for Social Media Owners to Combat Fake News
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez proposed holding social media owners personally liable for content on their platforms, presenting this to EU leaders in March to combat fake news and protect democracy, potentially impacting figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.
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64% Bias Score
Sánchez Proposes Criminal Liability for Social Media Owners to Combat Disinformation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez proposed holding social media owners criminally liable for content on their platforms to combat disinformation and protect democracy, planning to present this proposal to EU leaders in March, drawing parallels to the liability of restaurant owners for food poison...
Sánchez Proposes Criminal Liability for Social Media Owners to Combat Disinformation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez proposed holding social media owners criminally liable for content on their platforms to combat disinformation and protect democracy, planning to present this proposal to EU leaders in March, drawing parallels to the liability of restaurant owners for food poison...
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52% Bias Score