New report shows social media giants obstruct independent research for political online safety
A new report by academics at Royal Holloway has highlighted the scale of obstruction major social media platforms are ...
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Brands Have A Right To Control The Ad Placements Around Political Content
Because they appear to be doing this to intimidate and chill speech – speech associated with political content – they likely have already crossed the line. Corporations have a First Amendment right to ...
‘They’re losing a generation’: How a possible TikTok ban could reshape political engagement
With a TikTok ban set to go into effect Sunday, influencers and strategists say politicians run the risk of losing a key ...
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Commentary: TikTok content reflects U.S. political discontent
The types of political content I saw on TikTok were: Summaries of the bills politicians voted on this week, the related stocks they either bought or sold, and how much their portfolio gained.
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Stevie Wonder’s disheartened exit from political discourse
His decision reflects a growing sentiment among Americans who feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of political content and controversy. This cultural moment suggests a potential shift in how ...
Opinion - We need content moderation: Meta is out of step with public opinion
And earlier this month, Meta — which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — claiming Trump’s victory shows that Americans ...
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How Republicans Learned to Excuse Political Violence
This is the easiest way to unravel a constitutional democracy: You turn democracy against the constitution, by claiming that ...
Ticktock goes the political clock for TikTok
Two readers react to counterarguments on the US TikTok ban from Senator Edward J. Markey and Representative Jake Auchincloss.
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Meta’s new community-driven approach to content moderation
Overall, Meta’s update to its content moderation policy represents a shift towards a more user-friendly and inclusive ...