EU gives Meta and TikTok formal Hamas disinformation deadline
Both firms must respond within a week to the request for information under the EU's new tech rules.
2023-10-19 21:57
Kiribati country profile
Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.
2023-10-18 17:28
Twitter Tests Charging New Users To Pay $1 Per Year To Tweet
In the future, new users to Twitter/X may have to fork over $1 per year
2023-10-18 12:20
LinkedIn Lays Off 668 More Employees
LinkedIn today announced layoffs that affect 668 employees. The layoffs will impact the engineering, product,
2023-10-17 10:57
Ecuador country profile
Provides an overview of Ecuador, including key events and facts about this South American country.
2023-10-16 16:54
Maldives country profile
Provides an overview of the Maldives, including key facts about this Indian Ocean country.
2023-10-16 16:20
TikTok says action taken on Israel conflict videos
The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning by the EU.
2023-10-15 22:53
Who's behind Israel-Gaza disinformation and hate online?
How false claims, conspiracy theories and hateful content shapes the general public's view of the war.
2023-10-15 15:59
The Israel-Hamas war reveals how social media sells you the illusion of reality
As the Israel-Hamas war reaches the end of its first week, millions have turned to platforms including TikTok and Instagram in hopes of comprehending the brutal conflict in real time. Trending search terms on TikTok in recent days illustrate the hunger for frontline perspectives: From "graphic Israel footage" to "live stream in Israel right now," internet users are seeking out raw, unfiltered accounts of a crisis they are desperate to understand.
2023-10-15 00:49
How to block graphic social media posts on your kids' phones
Many schools, psychologists and safety groups are urging parents to disable their children's social media apps over mounting concerns that Hamas plans to disseminate graphic videos of hostages captured in the Israel-Gaza war.
2023-10-14 05:54
US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order curbing Biden social media contacts
By Andrew Chung The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday maintained a block on restrictions imposed by lower courts
2023-10-13 23:52
Israel country profile
Provides an overview of Israel, including key dates and facts about this country in the Middle East.
2023-10-13 20:48