The strategy mirrors efforts by extremist groups like the Islamic State and Al Qaeda in years past.
Tag: Social Media
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.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Elon Musk to Meet in California
Mr. Netanyahu, the Israeli leader, flew to California, where he planned to discuss topics including artificial intelligence, antisemitism and the judiciary with Mr. Musk, the owner of X, formerly Twitter.
Rishi Sunak to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs in the U.K.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced steps to outlaw the dogs on Friday, after a string of deaths and a social media campaign piled pressure on the government to act.
Tiny Homes Are a Social Media Hit. But Do We Want to Live in Them?
Social media platforms are awash with videos of microapartments and tiny homes, amassing tens of millions of views. But do clicks translate into new occupants?