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Offline Club's Global Rise Reflects Growing Concerns About Social Media's Impact
The Offline Club, founded by three Dutch individuals, organizes worldwide, phone-free meetings to counter excessive social media use, gaining 530,000 Instagram followers while advocating for a digital detox, illustrating a global shift in attitudes towards technology.
Offline Club's Global Rise Reflects Growing Concerns About Social Media's Impact
The Offline Club, founded by three Dutch individuals, organizes worldwide, phone-free meetings to counter excessive social media use, gaining 530,000 Instagram followers while advocating for a digital detox, illustrating a global shift in attitudes towards technology.
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36% Bias Score
Texas Poised to Enact Strictest US Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Texas lawmakers are on the verge of passing a bill that would either completely ban minors from social media or require parental permission for access, marking the strictest such legislation in the U.S. and setting a precedent for future regulations; it is expected to be implemented by April 2026.
Texas Poised to Enact Strictest US Social Media Restrictions for Minors
Texas lawmakers are on the verge of passing a bill that would either completely ban minors from social media or require parental permission for access, marking the strictest such legislation in the U.S. and setting a precedent for future regulations; it is expected to be implemented by April 2026.
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44% Bias Score
Terrorist-Linked Figures Maintain Paid X Accounts, Potentially Violating US Law
The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found approximately 20 verified accounts on X belonging to figures from US-designated terrorist organizations, potentially violating US law by providing paid services and possibly generating revenue through advertising and donations; this includes accounts belongi...
Terrorist-Linked Figures Maintain Paid X Accounts, Potentially Violating US Law
The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found approximately 20 verified accounts on X belonging to figures from US-designated terrorist organizations, potentially violating US law by providing paid services and possibly generating revenue through advertising and donations; this includes accounts belongi...
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28% Bias Score
Kanye West's Antisemitic Song Remains on X Despite Platform Bans
Kanye West's new song, containing a Hitler speech sample and swastika-like artwork, was banned on Spotify, YouTube, and Soundcloud but remains on X despite his history of antisemitic posts; this highlights inconsistencies in content moderation across platforms.
Kanye West's Antisemitic Song Remains on X Despite Platform Bans
Kanye West's new song, containing a Hitler speech sample and swastika-like artwork, was banned on Spotify, YouTube, and Soundcloud but remains on X despite his history of antisemitic posts; this highlights inconsistencies in content moderation across platforms.
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48% Bias Score
Meta's Slow Response to FCA Takedown Requests Exposes Systemic Issue in Online Financial Scam Regulation
Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, took six weeks to remove content flagged by the FCA as promoting financial scams, significantly slower than other platforms; this inaction contributes to a broader systemic problem of online financial fraud impacting younger investors.
Meta's Slow Response to FCA Takedown Requests Exposes Systemic Issue in Online Financial Scam Regulation
Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, took six weeks to remove content flagged by the FCA as promoting financial scams, significantly slower than other platforms; this inaction contributes to a broader systemic problem of online financial fraud impacting younger investors.
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48% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok's "SkinnyTok" Trend Amid Concerns About Child Safety
The EU is investigating TikTok's response to the "SkinnyTok" trend, which promotes extreme thinness and has millions of views, prompting concerns about the platform's content moderation practices and potential harm to minors.
EU Investigates TikTok's "SkinnyTok" Trend Amid Concerns About Child Safety
The EU is investigating TikTok's response to the "SkinnyTok" trend, which promotes extreme thinness and has millions of views, prompting concerns about the platform's content moderation practices and potential harm to minors.
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52% Bias Score
Texas Poised to Enact Statewide Social Media Ban for Minors
Texas is poised to become the second state to ban social media for minors under 18, requiring age verification and allowing parental account deletion requests; the bill has passed the House and is expected to pass the Senate, despite potential legal challenges.
Texas Poised to Enact Statewide Social Media Ban for Minors
Texas is poised to become the second state to ban social media for minors under 18, requiring age verification and allowing parental account deletion requests; the bill has passed the House and is expected to pass the Senate, despite potential legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Take It Down Act" Makes Non-Consensual Explicit Imagery a Federal Crime
President Trump signed the bipartisan "Take It Down Act" into law, making it a federal crime to post non-consensual sexually explicit images or videos online; social media companies have 48 hours to remove flagged content.
Take It Down Act" Makes Non-Consensual Explicit Imagery a Federal Crime
President Trump signed the bipartisan "Take It Down Act" into law, making it a federal crime to post non-consensual sexually explicit images or videos online; social media companies have 48 hours to remove flagged content.
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44% Bias Score
Kanye West's Nazi-Referenced Song Remains on X Despite Bans
Kanye West's new song, containing Nazi references and a swastika-like cover, remains on Elon Musk's X platform despite bans on other services, raising concerns about content moderation and hate speech.
Kanye West's Nazi-Referenced Song Remains on X Despite Bans
Kanye West's new song, containing Nazi references and a swastika-like cover, remains on Elon Musk's X platform despite bans on other services, raising concerns about content moderation and hate speech.
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52% Bias Score
Ofcom Needs More Power to Remove Harmful Online Posts, Says Police Chief
Following the 2024 summer riots in England, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Sir Andy Cooke, criticized Ofcom for its inability to quickly remove inflammatory social media posts due to limitations in the Online Safety Act, resulting in the spread of misinformation and increased unrest; over 30 a...
Ofcom Needs More Power to Remove Harmful Online Posts, Says Police Chief
Following the 2024 summer riots in England, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Sir Andy Cooke, criticized Ofcom for its inability to quickly remove inflammatory social media posts due to limitations in the Online Safety Act, resulting in the spread of misinformation and increased unrest; over 30 a...
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40% Bias Score
UK to Fine Social Media Companies £60,000 for Each Knife Crime Post
The UK government will fine social media companies up to £60,000 per post promoting knife crime that isn't removed, adding to existing £10,000 fines for tech executives; this follows a 140% rise in teenage knife crime victims since 2014, prompting action to combat online content glorifying knife vio...
UK to Fine Social Media Companies £60,000 for Each Knife Crime Post
The UK government will fine social media companies up to £60,000 per post promoting knife crime that isn't removed, adding to existing £10,000 fines for tech executives; this follows a 140% rise in teenage knife crime victims since 2014, prompting action to combat online content glorifying knife vio...
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Deal Uncertain Amidst Looming US Ban Deadline
President Trump confirmed ongoing negotiations to sell TikTok's US operations, facing a June 19 deadline to avoid a ban; creators are diversifying their platforms in anticipation of potential disruptions, while the deal's fate remains uncertain due to US-China relations.
TikTok Deal Uncertain Amidst Looming US Ban Deadline
President Trump confirmed ongoing negotiations to sell TikTok's US operations, facing a June 19 deadline to avoid a ban; creators are diversifying their platforms in anticipation of potential disruptions, while the deal's fate remains uncertain due to US-China relations.
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44% Bias Score
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