Hamas’ attacks against Israel that began this morning, with some still ongoing, will be met with force by Israel. The outcome of this situation and its impact on domestic and global politics remains uncertain, but it is clear that the situation will not end well. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already warned his citizens that …
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew prepares to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on TikTok: How Congress Can Safeguard American Data Privacy and Protect Children from Online Harms, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on March 23, 2023. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images European regulator Thierry Breton shared a stern …
Linda Yaccarino: CEO of X speaking with CNBC’s Sara Eisen on Aug. 10th, 2023. CNBC Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, discussed X’s approach to handling illegal content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict in an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen. This comes after a top EU regulator expressed concerns about the platform …
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives at federal court in San Jose, California, on Dec. 20, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta is expanding its enforcement of its policies against violent posts and misinformation amid the Israel-Hamas war as charged images and posts balloon on social media. Meta and other social …
Days after the Israel-Hamas war erupted last weekend, social media platforms like Meta, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) were warned by a top European regulator to remain vigilant about disinformation and violent posts related to the conflict. European Commissioner for the internal market, Thierry Breton, sent messages to these platforms, stressing the consequences that failure …
War lingers as a perpetual concern in Israel, but the threat of invasion and indiscriminate slaughter has been absent for decades. However, in the early hours of this morning, Israeli military outposts and settlements experienced a haunting glimpse of such a nightmare. Hamas launched a bold operation that could potentially escalate into a large-scale regional …
NEW YORK, US – SEPTEMBER 17: Elon Musk arrives at the Turkish House to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York, United States on September 17, 2023. (Photo by Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency …
Threads, a platform that has focused on avoiding hard news since its inception, is now becoming a hub for reporting on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite Meta’s (formerly Facebook) intention to not promote politics and hard news with its Threads app, journalists have taken to the platform to provide reliable information about the conflict. This comes …
Are you constantly bombarded with Instagram likes, missed calls, and unread emails? The incessant pings from texts, apps, and work communications may be taking a toll on your mental health. While the instant gratification of online validation can be thrilling, experts warn that excessive notifications can have negative effects on your well-being. According to Adelphi …
A European regulator announced on Thursday that it has formally requested information from X (formerly known as Twitter) regarding the spread of illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas conflict. This request was made as part of an investigation by the European Commission into X’s compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). In a tweet, …