euronews3 weeks agoEurope newsRussian actress fined over posts calling for peace in UkraineAnastasia Ivleeva fined for social media posts discrediting Russian military. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty1 month agoFrance politicsMacron Says Islamic State Branch Behind Russia Attack, Also Targeted FranceSharing, liking, commenting, or saving content could lead to fines or imprisonment in Russia or Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com2 months agoMarketingMarjorie Taylor Greene Boasts of Being the Only Member of Congress' Banned From Social Media In Odd Defense of TikTokMarjorie Taylor Greene opposes House bill targeting TikTok and criticizes censorship by social media companies. Greene argues against U.S. government control over data and raises concerns about Chinese influence in various sectors. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoDigital lifeElon Musk has become the world's biggest hypocrite on free speech | Trevor TimmElon Musk has been criticized for not practicing what he preaches when it comes to free speech on his platforms. Musk has been accused of creating a system that is arbitrary, opaque, and retaliatory against critics. [ more ]
www.thedrum.com4 months agoDigital lifeX is (once again) suspending accounts of journalists who have been critical of MuskElon Musk's social platform X is suspending the accounts of journalists who have been critical of Musk and his associates. This is not the first time Musk has suspended journalists from the platform in apparent retaliation for critical commentary. [ more ]
Rest of World5 months agoDigital lifeThe slow transformation of Facebook in IndiaIndia has seen a significant increase in government takedowns of online content in the lead-up to the upcoming general election. Recent changes to India's IT rules have provided more tools for content takedowns and fewer safeguards against partisan use. [ more ]