Tag: social media
Appeals court Upholding TikTok ban is a grim sign for press...
A U.S. District Court of Appeals panel, with two Republican-appointed judges and one picked by a Democrat, has upheld a law forcing the sale of TikTok because of its alleged Chinese government control.
Trump media quietly enters deal with a Republican donor who could...
Does the deal with energy magnate James E. Davison present conflicts of interest?
EU investigates Meta for addictive effect social media has on children
The European Commission—the executive arm of the EU—opened “formal proceedings” against Meta last week to see if the company violated the Digital Services Act’s (DSA) protections for minors.
Oil companies use paid news media partnerships to protect ‘social license...
Content created by the in-house advertising studios of major media is coming under growing scrutiny.
New bill that would effectively ban TikTok in US passes House
The bill would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless the social media platform's parent company, ByteDance, divests its holdings.
How mindsets drive commentary—whether reform, revolution, reaction or resistance to change
Cheap shots only cheapen what still in the main offers an effective, worldwide online opportunity.
The impending wave of AI misinformation in the 2024 election: Experts...
Experts in the field of AI and digital media are raising alarms about the potential impact of this technology on the electoral process.
In times of war, digital activism has power. Here’s how to...
Eyewitness accounts, verified facts and culturally sensitive reporting are competing with misinformation, political propaganda and irresponsible journalism.
90 seconds to midnight
The question now is whether such a 12:01, a future without the Doomsday Clock, without the existential threats of nuclear weapons and climate change is even imaginable.
Utah enacts social media measures to protect minors online
The two regulations come as parents and lawmakers are concerned over social media use and mental health.