Regulators are examining whether X violated a new European law that requires large social media companies to stop the spread of illegal content, disinformation and other harmful material.
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E.U. Probes Elon Musk’s X Platform Over Violent Israel-Hamas War Content
Regulators are examining whether X violated a new European law that requires large social media companies to stop the spread of illegal content, disinformation and other harmful material.
When Everyone Becomes a War Photographer
The images streaming onto our phones from Israel and Gaza, many coming from those fighting or caught up in the war, don’t just document the story — they shape it.
Hamas Seeds Violent Videos of Israel Attack on X and Telegram
The strategy mirrors efforts by extremist groups like the Islamic State and Al Qaeda in years past.
Graphic Images of Violence Flood Social Media Amid Israel-Gaza Conflict
There is a long history of misinformation being shared among Israeli and Palestinian groups, with false claims and conspiracy theories rising during moments of heightened violence in the region.
Naci Gorur, Famous in Turkey for Earthquake Warnings, Wishes More People Listened
Naci Gorur, a geologist, has become a household name in Turkey for imploring the country to prepare for quakes he has predicted. He has been disappointed by the response and is deeply worried about Istanbul.
Visa Applicants’ Social Media Data Doesn’t Help Screen for Terrorism, Documents Show
A Trump-era practice of vetting the social media profiles of visitors has provided scant value, intelligence officials concluded. But the Biden administration has kept the policy in place.
TikTok Shop Feature is Shuttered in Indonesia After Ban
TikTok’s retail ambitions have confronted an obstacle in Indonesia, which views the app as a threat to local businesses.
Irish Gymnastics Body Apologizes After Black Girl Is Shunned at Ceremony
A video of the medals ceremony fueled indignation online, and drew criticism from the seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles.
Britain Passes Sweeping New Online Safety Law
The far-reaching bill had set off debates about balancing free speech and privacy rights against efforts to halt the spread of harmful content online.