Tag #Social Media Regulation

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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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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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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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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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TikTok Faces US Ban: Supreme Court to Decide

Facing a January 19th deadline, TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, fights a US law mandating its sale or ban due to national security concerns, with the Supreme Court to decide.

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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German, French Outrage

A poll reveals 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's endorsement benefited Germany's AfD party, prompting strong criticism from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Baro, who calls for stronger EU action against such interference; an upcoming AfD congress faces protests.

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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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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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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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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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U.K. Monitors Elon Musk's X Posts Over Misinformation Concerns

The U.K.'s Homeland Security Group is monitoring Elon Musk's X posts due to concerns about misinformation related to his criticisms of the government's response to child abuse grooming gang reports, prompting a government response condemning such actions.

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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks Concerns in Germany and France

A YouGov poll shows that 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's endorsement of the AfD party helped them, while German and French officials express serious concerns about his actions, including the possibility of illegal campaign donations and the need for stronger social media regulation.

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