In light of recent events involving misinformation fueling anti-immigration protests and controversial comments made by X owner Elon Musk in the U.K., Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government is contemplating the reinforcement of internet safety regulations. It has been reported by industry sources that there are discussions underway regarding a review of the Online Safety
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A recent report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has revealed that Instagram has not been successful in removing toxic comments directed at Vice President Kamala Harris and other prominent female politicians as the 2024 election approaches. The research conducted by the non-profit organization involved analyzing over 560,000 comments on Instagram posts from
Meta has recently announced an update for Meta Business Suite, also known as “Creator Studio” or “Business Manager,” that allows users to link up to 10 profiles to their account. This new feature enables users to seamlessly switch between profiles when managing their Facebook and Instagram presence. This update eliminates the need to constantly log
The introduction of a new analytics dashboard in Threads for desktop users is an interesting development. This feature provides users with a range of performance insights for their profiles. With this new dashboard, users can access data on various elements such as overall “Views”, “Interactions” by followers and non-followers, and follower growth and makeup. This
The European Commission recently issued a stern warning to X Corp. owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino regarding the spread of illegal content on their social media platform. The warning specifically addressed incitements to violence and hate speech that have been circulating on the platform. European Commissioner for the internal market, Thierry Breton, penned
TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, has recently introduced new features to its direct messaging (DM) platform in an attempt to enhance user engagement. With the rise of DMs as a key communication tool on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok is hoping to capitalize on this trend by adding stickers and group chat options to
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently made headlines by ordering a 10-day ban on social networking platform X in the country. The decision to cut off locals’ access to the platform came after a heated feud with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. In a translated speech aired on CNBC, Maduro accused Musk of violating Twitter’s rules and
Recently, Elon Musk’s social media platform X has taken legal action against a global advertising alliance and several major companies, including Mars and CVS Health, for allegedly conspiring to boycott the site. The lawsuit claims that this conspiracy led to a significant loss in revenue for X, previously known as Twitter. X filed the lawsuit
The U.K. government has responded critically to Elon Musk’s controversial comments regarding the recent riots fueled by far-right and anti-immigration sentiments across the country. Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, took to social media platform X to express his views on the situation, stating that “Civil war is inevitable.” This remark was met with swift condemnation by
It is essential to address the misleading claims circulating about X, particularly in relation to its success in comparison to other social media platforms. Elon Musk and his supporters have been amplifying reports that X is surpassing Meta’s apps in usage and is labeled as “the number one news app“. However, upon closer inspection, it