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X Hate Speech Soared 50% After Musk Takeover: Study
A UC Berkeley study reveals a 50% surge in hate speech on X since Elon Musk's takeover in October 2022, reaching a peak in May 2023 despite an 8% increase in overall activity; the study also noted a rise in bot accounts promoting cryptocurrencies, and linked the increase to the removal of the Trust ...
X Hate Speech Soared 50% After Musk Takeover: Study
A UC Berkeley study reveals a 50% surge in hate speech on X since Elon Musk's takeover in October 2022, reaching a peak in May 2023 despite an 8% increase in overall activity; the study also noted a rise in bot accounts promoting cryptocurrencies, and linked the increase to the removal of the Trust ...
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52% Bias Score
X Hate Speech Surges 50% Since Musk Takeover
A study reveals a 50% increase in hate speech on X since Elon Musk's takeover in October 2022, with hateful messages receiving 70% more likes; this contrasts with Musk's claims and raises concerns about the platform's role in shaping public attitudes.
X Hate Speech Surges 50% Since Musk Takeover
A study reveals a 50% increase in hate speech on X since Elon Musk's takeover in October 2022, with hateful messages receiving 70% more likes; this contrasts with Musk's claims and raises concerns about the platform's role in shaping public attitudes.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Nurses Face Charges After Anti-Semitic Remarks
Two nurses from Sydney's Bankstown Hospital were filmed making anti-Semitic remarks online, stating they would refuse to treat Jewish patients; their family claims they were provoked, while the health minister vowed to fire them if found guilty.
Australian Nurses Face Charges After Anti-Semitic Remarks
Two nurses from Sydney's Bankstown Hospital were filmed making anti-Semitic remarks online, stating they would refuse to treat Jewish patients; their family claims they were provoked, while the health minister vowed to fire them if found guilty.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Man on Trial for Double Murder After House Sale Dispute
Richard K. is on trial for the double murder of a couple in Weiteveen, Netherlands, after a conflict over his house sale; he confessed and posted a video of himself with bloodied hands.
Dutch Man on Trial for Double Murder After House Sale Dispute
Richard K. is on trial for the double murder of a couple in Weiteveen, Netherlands, after a conflict over his house sale; he confessed and posted a video of himself with bloodied hands.
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36% Bias Score
Ye Deletes X Account Following Antisemitic Posts and Super Bowl Controversy
Rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, deleted his X account after posting antisemitic content and a rant against Taylor Swift, following criticism and a Super Bowl advertisement promoting swastika shirts on his website; his verified Instagram account remains but is blank.
Ye Deletes X Account Following Antisemitic Posts and Super Bowl Controversy
Rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, deleted his X account after posting antisemitic content and a rant against Taylor Swift, following criticism and a Super Bowl advertisement promoting swastika shirts on his website; his verified Instagram account remains but is blank.
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56% Bias Score
BBC Journalist's X Account Hacked, Used to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency
BBC journalist Nick Robinson's X account was hacked via a phishing email on Monday, resulting in the fraudulent promotion of a '$Today' cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain; the incident highlights the vulnerability of high-profile social media users to automated phishing attacks.
BBC Journalist's X Account Hacked, Used to Promote Fake Cryptocurrency
BBC journalist Nick Robinson's X account was hacked via a phishing email on Monday, resulting in the fraudulent promotion of a '$Today' cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain; the incident highlights the vulnerability of high-profile social media users to automated phishing attacks.
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36% Bias Score
Social Media, Misinformation, and Political Polarization in the US
A former moderate American executive's shift to supporting extreme political figures on X reflects the impact of government-led social media campaigns, highlighting the spread of misinformation and the challenge of navigating the current information landscape.
Social Media, Misinformation, and Political Polarization in the US
A former moderate American executive's shift to supporting extreme political figures on X reflects the impact of government-led social media campaigns, highlighting the spread of misinformation and the challenge of navigating the current information landscape.
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12% Bias Score
Kanye West Dropped by Agency, Shopify Removes Antisemitic Merchandise
Following a series of antisemitic posts on X/Twitter, Kanye West's talent agency 33&West dropped him; subsequently, Shopify removed his online store which was selling a t-shirt with a swastika, leading to widespread condemnation and highlighting the significant consequences of hate speech.
Kanye West Dropped by Agency, Shopify Removes Antisemitic Merchandise
Following a series of antisemitic posts on X/Twitter, Kanye West's talent agency 33&West dropped him; subsequently, Shopify removed his online store which was selling a t-shirt with a swastika, leading to widespread condemnation and highlighting the significant consequences of hate speech.
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44% Bias Score
Legal Loophole Exposes Children to Marijuana Ads on Social Media
A legal loophole permits marijuana ads on social media, exposing minors to enticing marketing that correlates with increased cannabis use and potential developmental harm, despite industry claims of supporting "reasonable restrictions.
Legal Loophole Exposes Children to Marijuana Ads on Social Media
A legal loophole permits marijuana ads on social media, exposing minors to enticing marketing that correlates with increased cannabis use and potential developmental harm, despite industry claims of supporting "reasonable restrictions.
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56% Bias Score
Forced TikTok Sale: A Potential Boon for the Platform
The US government's consideration of forcing a sale of TikTok due to national security concerns could significantly benefit the platform by resolving trust issues and unlocking its full growth potential, especially in its booming e-commerce business, TikTok Shop.
Forced TikTok Sale: A Potential Boon for the Platform
The US government's consideration of forcing a sale of TikTok due to national security concerns could significantly benefit the platform by resolving trust issues and unlocking its full growth potential, especially in its booming e-commerce business, TikTok Shop.
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40% Bias Score
Far-Right Populists Significantly More Likely to Spread Misinformation Online: Study
A study analyzing 32 million tweets from 8,198 Members of Parliament in 26 countries from 2017-2022 found far-right populist politicians significantly more likely to spread misinformation than those from other parties, due to their focus on cultural grievances and hostility towards democratic instit...
Far-Right Populists Significantly More Likely to Spread Misinformation Online: Study
A study analyzing 32 million tweets from 8,198 Members of Parliament in 26 countries from 2017-2022 found far-right populist politicians significantly more likely to spread misinformation than those from other parties, due to their focus on cultural grievances and hostility towards democratic instit...
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48% Bias Score
Kindness Influencers: Millions of Views, Ethical Concerns
Kindness content creators on social media, such as Samuel Weidenhofer and Zachery Dereniowski, amass millions of followers with videos of generous acts, raising ethical questions about performative generosity and consent.
Kindness Influencers: Millions of Views, Ethical Concerns
Kindness content creators on social media, such as Samuel Weidenhofer and Zachery Dereniowski, amass millions of followers with videos of generous acts, raising ethical questions about performative generosity and consent.
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44% Bias Score
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