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Trump Administration in Talks With Oracle to Acquire TikTok
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Oracle to acquire TikTok, aiming to address national security concerns related to ByteDance's Chinese ownership and avoid a US ban on the platform, following failed attempts by Microsoft and a joint Oracle-Walmart bid.
Trump Administration in Talks With Oracle to Acquire TikTok
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Oracle to acquire TikTok, aiming to address national security concerns related to ByteDance's Chinese ownership and avoid a US ban on the platform, following failed attempts by Microsoft and a joint Oracle-Walmart bid.
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52% Bias Score
Prevent Failure and Online Extremism Cited in Southport Murders
An 18-year-old, Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to at least 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls; a Prevent review will likely criticize counterterrorism officers for overlooking his violent obsessions, while the Home Secretary demands social media companies remove harmful content.
Prevent Failure and Online Extremism Cited in Southport Murders
An 18-year-old, Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to at least 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls; a Prevent review will likely criticize counterterrorism officers for overlooking his violent obsessions, while the Home Secretary demands social media companies remove harmful content.
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40% Bias Score
2010s 'Sleeper Hits' Find Success Through Social Media
Multiple 2010s songs, initially unsuccessful, achieved unexpected popularity in 2024, largely via TikTok and other social media platforms; examples include Lord Huron's "The Night We Met" and The Neighbourhood's "Sweater Weather", highlighting a shift in music consumption.
2010s 'Sleeper Hits' Find Success Through Social Media
Multiple 2010s songs, initially unsuccessful, achieved unexpected popularity in 2024, largely via TikTok and other social media platforms; examples include Lord Huron's "The Night We Met" and The Neighbourhood's "Sweater Weather", highlighting a shift in music consumption.
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28% Bias Score
MrBeast Enters TikTok Bidding War Amidst US Political Pressure
MrBeast announced a bid to buy TikTok, generating over 73 million views on his post, amid a US political struggle over the platform's Chinese ownership, with President Trump advocating for a US buyer and potentially influencing the outcome.
MrBeast Enters TikTok Bidding War Amidst US Political Pressure
MrBeast announced a bid to buy TikTok, generating over 73 million views on his post, amid a US political struggle over the platform's Chinese ownership, with President Trump advocating for a US buyer and potentially influencing the outcome.
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56% Bias Score
Big Tech's Influence on Online Platforms Heightened After US Presidential Inauguration
Following the US presidential inauguration, concerns heightened regarding Big Tech's influence on online platforms due to Meta's policy changes (dismissing fact-checkers, relaxing hate speech restrictions), a temporary TikTok ban, and reports of manipulated search results for political figures; expe...
Big Tech's Influence on Online Platforms Heightened After US Presidential Inauguration
Following the US presidential inauguration, concerns heightened regarding Big Tech's influence on online platforms due to Meta's policy changes (dismissing fact-checkers, relaxing hate speech restrictions), a temporary TikTok ban, and reports of manipulated search results for political figures; expe...
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44% Bias Score
X's Financial Troubles: Musk Denies Report of Internal Email Detailing Revenue Shortfalls
Elon Musk reportedly expressed concern over X's financial state in an internal email, citing stagnant user growth and low revenue; though Musk denies sending this email. The Wall Street Journal reports that the platform's revenue has halved due to advertisers leaving, but some have returned, improvi...
X's Financial Troubles: Musk Denies Report of Internal Email Detailing Revenue Shortfalls
Elon Musk reportedly expressed concern over X's financial state in an internal email, citing stagnant user growth and low revenue; though Musk denies sending this email. The Wall Street Journal reports that the platform's revenue has halved due to advertisers leaving, but some have returned, improvi...
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48% Bias Score
Censorship's Unintended Consequences: Amplifying Extremism
This article discusses the complexities of freedom of expression, contrasting US and European approaches, and highlights the dangers of excessive censorship by private entities on social media platforms, leading to increased susceptibility to populist narratives and the amplification of extremist vi...
Censorship's Unintended Consequences: Amplifying Extremism
This article discusses the complexities of freedom of expression, contrasting US and European approaches, and highlights the dangers of excessive censorship by private entities on social media platforms, leading to increased susceptibility to populist narratives and the amplification of extremist vi...
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60% Bias Score
EU Intensifies X Investigation, Demands Algorithm Data
The European Commission announced new technical measures on January 17th, 2025, in its investigation of X (formerly Twitter), demanding internal documents on recommendation algorithms and data preservation until December 31st, 2025, due to concerns about disinformation and manipulation, particularly...
EU Intensifies X Investigation, Demands Algorithm Data
The European Commission announced new technical measures on January 17th, 2025, in its investigation of X (formerly Twitter), demanding internal documents on recommendation algorithms and data preservation until December 31st, 2025, due to concerns about disinformation and manipulation, particularly...
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56% Bias Score
Zvenigorod Murder: Resident's Testimony Reveals Suspect-Victim Connection and Building's Poor Conditions
A murder occurred in a Zvenigorod apartment building where poor living conditions were noted by a resident, Oleg Likhachev, who separately provided taxi services to the suspect and victim in June 2023, documenting their visit to a maternity ward for a newborn.
Zvenigorod Murder: Resident's Testimony Reveals Suspect-Victim Connection and Building's Poor Conditions
A murder occurred in a Zvenigorod apartment building where poor living conditions were noted by a resident, Oleg Likhachev, who separately provided taxi services to the suspect and victim in June 2023, documenting their visit to a maternity ward for a newborn.
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52% Bias Score
Social Media Investment Advice Leads to \$20,000 Loss for UK Investor
Amy Ryan, a 43-year-old from Wales, lost approximately \$20,000 after following investment advice from finance influencer Kevin Paffrath, highlighting the risks of relying on social media for financial guidance; the FTC reported nearly \$350 million in related fraud in the first half of 2023, emphas...
Social Media Investment Advice Leads to \$20,000 Loss for UK Investor
Amy Ryan, a 43-year-old from Wales, lost approximately \$20,000 after following investment advice from finance influencer Kevin Paffrath, highlighting the risks of relying on social media for financial guidance; the FTC reported nearly \$350 million in related fraud in the first half of 2023, emphas...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's TikTok U-Turn: Data Security Concerns Remain Despite Ownership Shift
President Trump's recent dismissal of national security concerns surrounding TikTok contradicts his previous attempts to ban the app, raising questions about the effectiveness of simply transferring ownership to mitigate risks given China's access to data through various means, including data broker...
Trump's TikTok U-Turn: Data Security Concerns Remain Despite Ownership Shift
President Trump's recent dismissal of national security concerns surrounding TikTok contradicts his previous attempts to ban the app, raising questions about the effectiveness of simply transferring ownership to mitigate risks given China's access to data through various means, including data broker...
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Spurs Content Creator Platform Diversification
A temporary TikTok ban prompted content creators to explore alternative platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Bluesky due to concerns over the app's future, with several creators already diversifying their content.
TikTok Ban Spurs Content Creator Platform Diversification
A temporary TikTok ban prompted content creators to explore alternative platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Bluesky due to concerns over the app's future, with several creators already diversifying their content.
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32% Bias Score
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