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social media, Spain

The Associated Press - Busines… · 21h

Spain’s leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here’s how

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media.

Reuters · 1d

Spain's PM Sanchez says make social media great again

Social media owners should be held responsible for "poisoning society" and eroding democracy with their algorithms, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday.

Forbes · 1d

Spanish Prime Minister Warned Social Media Could 'Overthrow Democracy'

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cautioned how social media could threaten democracies

Associated Press · 1d

Spanish leader Sánchez urges EU to rein in social media

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for tighter European Union regulation on social media platforms during a speech at Davos on Wednesday.

Pakistan, social media

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Pakistan's parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media

Pakistan’s lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.

Firstpost · 2h

Explained: The controversy over Pakistan’s bill that could jail people for disinformation on social media

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), swiftly passed in Pakistan’s lower house of parliament following an opposition walkout, has sparked controversy. While the government claims the law aims to curb the spread of disinformation,

U.S. News & World Report · 3h

Pakistani Journalism Body Criticises New Law Regulating Social Media

A new law in Pakistan aimed at regulating social media content has angered journalism groups and rights activists, which say it is aimed at curbing press freedom and called on Friday for nationwide protests next week.

South Sudan shuts down social media for 3 months

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

South Sudan Suspends Social Media Platforms Over Videos of Sudan Killings

JUBA (Reuters) -South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan's El Gezira state triggered riots and deadly revenge attacks.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

South Sudan orders temporary ban on social media over violence in neighboring Sudan

South Sudanese authorities on Wednesday ordered telecoms to block access to social media for at least 30 days, citing concerns over the dissemination of graphic content relating to the ongoing violence against South Sudanese in neighboring Sudan.

The Daily Monitor on MSN · 4h

South Sudan shuts down social media for three months

In August 2021, South Sudan experienced an internet blackout that the government described as a technical hitch. It lasted for 15 hours, leaving users unable to access Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and other online platforms.

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No, Meta isn’t forcing users to follow Trump. Here’s how the social media power transfer works

Meta didn’t force users on Facebook, Instagram or Threads to follow Trump and Vance immediately after they assumed office. Users who noted this change likely followed the official U.S. government ...

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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 ...

The New Yorker2d

Is Social Media More Like Cigarettes or Junk Food?

Lawmakers attempting to regulate children’s access to social media must decide whether bans or warning labels are the optimal ...

Meta Boycott And TikTok Ban Could Signal Social Media's Transformation

As TikTok resumes service following its brief ban, fellow social media giant Meta now faces a user boycott amid significant ...

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Don't rely on social media users for fact-checking. Many don't care much about the common good

In the wake of Donald Trump's election victory, Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg fired the fact-checking team for his ...

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Nashville school shooting suspect's social media linked to Madison school shooter's social media: Sources

A social media account connected to the Nashville high school shooting suspect may have been in contact with the suspected Wisconsin school shooter's account.