TikTok Effectively Blocked in US
Due to a US executive order, TikTok is unavailable in the US; app stores removed the app, and VPNs are largely ineffective, leaving users with only a complex workaround involving creating new accounts outside the US.
TikTok Effectively Blocked in US
Due to a US executive order, TikTok is unavailable in the US; app stores removed the app, and VPNs are largely ineffective, leaving users with only a complex workaround involving creating new accounts outside the US.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok US Ban Delayed: Trump to Decide
A potential TikTok ban in the US on January 19th, 2024, due to a foreign ownership deadline, is unlikely to be enforced by the outgoing Biden administration and will be handled by incoming President Trump, despite concerns about Chinese influence and data security.
TikTok US Ban Delayed: Trump to Decide
A potential TikTok ban in the US on January 19th, 2024, due to a foreign ownership deadline, is unlikely to be enforced by the outgoing Biden administration and will be handled by incoming President Trump, despite concerns about Chinese influence and data security.
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36% 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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68% Bias Score
Brazil Condemns Meta's Policy Changes, Citing Non-Compliance with Hate Speech Laws
The Brazilian government voiced serious concerns about Meta's relaxed content moderation and canceled US fact-checking program, alleging non-compliance with Brazilian laws protecting fundamental rights, prompting a public hearing and highlighting potential global legal precedents.
Brazil Condemns Meta's Policy Changes, Citing Non-Compliance with Hate Speech Laws
The Brazilian government voiced serious concerns about Meta's relaxed content moderation and canceled US fact-checking program, alleging non-compliance with Brazilian laws protecting fundamental rights, prompting a public hearing and highlighting potential global legal precedents.
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40% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Looms: 170 Million Users Face Security Risks
A week before a potential US TikTok ban, 170 million users face app store removal, preventing updates and creating significant security risks due to data collection practices and potential vulnerabilities.
US TikTok Ban Looms: 170 Million Users Face Security Risks
A week before a potential US TikTok ban, 170 million users face app store removal, preventing updates and creating significant security risks due to data collection practices and potential vulnerabilities.
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52% Bias Score
Brazil Demands Explanation From Meta Over Content Moderation Policy Changes
Brazil's government gave Meta 72 hours to explain changes to its content moderation policies, reducing restrictions on content related to immigration and gender identity, mirroring X's approach, raising concerns about the impact on Brazilian democracy.
Brazil Demands Explanation From Meta Over Content Moderation Policy Changes
Brazil's government gave Meta 72 hours to explain changes to its content moderation policies, reducing restrictions on content related to immigration and gender identity, mirroring X's approach, raising concerns about the impact on Brazilian democracy.
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60% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Looms: ByteDance Faces January 2025 Deadline
Facing a January 19, 2025, deadline, TikTok's US operations must be sold to an American buyer or face a US ban due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership, prompting user migration to alternative platforms and raising broader issues of internet freedom and global digital fragmentati...
US TikTok Ban Looms: ByteDance Faces January 2025 Deadline
Facing a January 19, 2025, deadline, TikTok's US operations must be sold to an American buyer or face a US ban due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership, prompting user migration to alternative platforms and raising broader issues of internet freedom and global digital fragmentati...
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60% 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
US TikTok Ban Looms: January 19th Deadline Approaches
The US government's deadline for TikTok to sell its US operations to a non-adversarial investor expires on January 19th; failure to comply will result in a ban from US app stores and browsers, impacting 170 million users due to alleged data security and propaganda risks.
US TikTok Ban Looms: January 19th Deadline Approaches
The US government's deadline for TikTok to sell its US operations to a non-adversarial investor expires on January 19th; failure to comply will result in a ban from US app stores and browsers, impacting 170 million users due to alleged data security and propaganda risks.
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48% Bias Score
UK Online Safety Act Deemed Unsatisfactory, Prompting Calls for Faster Legislation
UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle criticizes the Online Safety Act of 2023 as "unsatisfactory" and "uneven", highlighting the removal of provisions addressing "legal but harmful" content, leaving vulnerable groups exposed and prompting calls for faster legislative updates to address emerging online th...
UK Online Safety Act Deemed Unsatisfactory, Prompting Calls for Faster Legislation
UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle criticizes the Online Safety Act of 2023 as "unsatisfactory" and "uneven", highlighting the removal of provisions addressing "legal but harmful" content, leaving vulnerable groups exposed and prompting calls for faster legislative updates to address emerging online th...
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48% Bias Score
Habeck Promotes Coalition-Building to Counter Populism in Germany
During a Lüneburg campaign event, Green Party leader Robert Habeck promoted coalition-building as a counter to right-wing populism, criticized Austria's new government including the FPÖ, and called for social media regulation, drawing parallels to his party's name. He also advocated for abolishing G...
Habeck Promotes Coalition-Building to Counter Populism in Germany
During a Lüneburg campaign event, Green Party leader Robert Habeck promoted coalition-building as a counter to right-wing populism, criticized Austria's new government including the FPÖ, and called for social media regulation, drawing parallels to his party's name. He also advocated for abolishing G...
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44% Bias Score