Holocaust Remembrance Groups Leave X Over Hate Speech Concerns
In mid-December 2024, about 17 Holocaust remembrance organizations and 22 individuals deactivated their X accounts due to Elon Musk's support of a racist replacement theory and the platform's perceived increase in disinformation and hate speech since October 2022.
Holocaust Remembrance Groups Leave X Over Hate Speech Concerns
In mid-December 2024, about 17 Holocaust remembrance organizations and 22 individuals deactivated their X accounts due to Elon Musk's support of a racist replacement theory and the platform's perceived increase in disinformation and hate speech since October 2022.
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52% Bias Score
Brazil's Vira-Lata Caramelo: From Street Dog to National Icon
Brazil's caramel-colored stray dogs, or "vira-lata caramelos," are experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled by online trends, a Netflix film, and proposed legislation to recognize them as cultural icons, reflecting Brazil's resilience and challenging its historical "mongrel complex.
Brazil's Vira-Lata Caramelo: From Street Dog to National Icon
Brazil's caramel-colored stray dogs, or "vira-lata caramelos," are experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled by online trends, a Netflix film, and proposed legislation to recognize them as cultural icons, reflecting Brazil's resilience and challenging its historical "mongrel complex.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention Amidst Impending US Ban, Trump Meeting
President-elect Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew on Monday as TikTok appeals to the Supreme Court to block a US law requiring its sale or ban by January 19, citing concerns over free speech and the incoming administration's support.
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention Amidst Impending US Ban, Trump Meeting
President-elect Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Chew on Monday as TikTok appeals to the Supreme Court to block a US law requiring its sale or ban by January 19, citing concerns over free speech and the incoming administration's support.
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44% Bias Score
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of TikTok Ban
A US law could ban TikTok on January 19, 2024, impacting 170 million American users due to national security concerns over its Chinese owner, ByteDance; TikTok claims this violates free speech, prompting a Supreme Court challenge.
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of TikTok Ban
A US law could ban TikTok on January 19, 2024, impacting 170 million American users due to national security concerns over its Chinese owner, ByteDance; TikTok claims this violates free speech, prompting a Supreme Court challenge.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Meets TikTok CEO Amid Looming US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Monday as the social media platform fights a US ban set for January 19th, despite Trump claiming credit for a youth voter swing, due to alleged links between TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and the Chinese government.
Trump Meets TikTok CEO Amid Looming US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Monday as the social media platform fights a US ban set for January 19th, despite Trump claiming credit for a youth voter swing, due to alleged links between TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and the Chinese government.
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44% Bias Score
Spain to revise right-to-reply law, targeting influential social media users
The Spanish government is reforming its 1984 right-to-reply law, targeting social media users with significant followings who spread misinformation. The changes aim to streamline the process, making it easier to correct false information online and improve the quality of public debate.
Spain to revise right-to-reply law, targeting influential social media users
The Spanish government is reforming its 1984 right-to-reply law, targeting social media users with significant followings who spread misinformation. The changes aim to streamline the process, making it easier to correct false information online and improve the quality of public debate.
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56% Bias Score
Twitch's 20.35 Billion Hours Viewed in 2024: A Social Media Phenomenon with Challenges
Twitch's 2024 community recap reveals 20.35 billion hours watched, highlighting its social nature; gaming journalist Nathan Grayson attributes this to the real-time interaction and community fostered by its chat feature, although concerns about parasocial relationships and harassment persist.
Twitch's 20.35 Billion Hours Viewed in 2024: A Social Media Phenomenon with Challenges
Twitch's 2024 community recap reveals 20.35 billion hours watched, highlighting its social nature; gaming journalist Nathan Grayson attributes this to the real-time interaction and community fostered by its chat feature, although concerns about parasocial relationships and harassment persist.
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24% Bias Score
Doomscrolling and the Anxiety of a Generation
A study reveals 70% of adults experience anxiety due to current events, with younger generations most affected. This "doomscrolling," amplified by social media echo chambers, leads to feelings of helplessness. Short-term goal setting and strong social connections offer effective countermeasures.
Doomscrolling and the Anxiety of a Generation
A study reveals 70% of adults experience anxiety due to current events, with younger generations most affected. This "doomscrolling," amplified by social media echo chambers, leads to feelings of helplessness. Short-term goal setting and strong social connections offer effective countermeasures.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block US Ban
A federal law banning TikTok in the US unless its Chinese parent company sells it is set to take effect on January 19th, prompting an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court by TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, and others, citing free speech concerns and significant potential user and revenue loss...
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block US Ban
A federal law banning TikTok in the US unless its Chinese parent company sells it is set to take effect on January 19th, prompting an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court by TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, and others, citing free speech concerns and significant potential user and revenue loss...
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block U.S. Ban
A federal law mandating the sale of TikTok to a non-Chinese company or a U.S. ban by January 19, 2024, has prompted an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court by TikTok, ByteDance, and users, citing potential losses of over one-third of daily users and substantial advertising revenue. President-elect ...
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block U.S. Ban
A federal law mandating the sale of TikTok to a non-Chinese company or a U.S. ban by January 19, 2024, has prompted an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court by TikTok, ByteDance, and users, citing potential losses of over one-third of daily users and substantial advertising revenue. President-elect ...
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44% Bias Score
MAMA Fights Back Against Social Media's Impact on Children
Julie Scelfo founded Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) to combat the negative effects of social media on children; the group has 28 chapters in 17 states and advocates for safer technology and phone-free schools, citing Australia's social media ban for children under 16 as a positive example.
MAMA Fights Back Against Social Media's Impact on Children
Julie Scelfo founded Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) to combat the negative effects of social media on children; the group has 28 chapters in 17 states and advocates for safer technology and phone-free schools, citing Australia's social media ban for children under 16 as a positive example.
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60% Bias Score
Greece Unveils National Strategy to Combat Online Risks for Minors
Greece is launching a national strategy to protect minors from online risks and social media addiction, featuring parental control tools (parco.gov.gr, Kids Wallet app) and aiming for EU collaboration on a Digital Rights Charter; details will be presented on December 30th.
Greece Unveils National Strategy to Combat Online Risks for Minors
Greece is launching a national strategy to protect minors from online risks and social media addiction, featuring parental control tools (parco.gov.gr, Kids Wallet app) and aiming for EU collaboration on a Digital Rights Charter; details will be presented on December 30th.
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36% Bias Score