Mr. Tate, the social media influencer, and his brother Tristan had been in custody since December, when they were arrested on allegations of human trafficking, rape and forming an organized criminal group.
Tag: Social Media
Far-Left Canadians Susceptible to Russian Influence Too
Researchers found that on Twitter, members of Canada’s far left joined those on the far right in embracing pro-Russian messages created by a two-year Russian influence campaign.
8 European Leaders Urge Big Tech to Stop Disinformation Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine
An open letter from eight prime ministers calls on leaders of companies including Meta to take action “against disinformation that undermines our peace and stability.”
China Denies Pressuring Companies Like TikTok to Spy on Users
The Foreign Ministry rebuffed claims by U.S. lawmakers that TikTok could be a tool of surveillance for the Chinese government.
Free Speech (or Not) at Stanford
A federal judge spoke at Stanford Law School. Chaos ensued.
Your Friday Briefing: U.S. Lawmakers Blast TikTok’s C.E.O.
Also, a World Bank estimate on the cost to rebuild Ukraine and a prison sentence for India’s opposition leader.
The Threat of TikTok
U.S. officials say TikTok is a national security risk. They’re trying to turn it into their advantage.
Russian Faced Prison Time for Instagram Post About War in Ukraine
The case of Olesya Krivtsova, a Russian student who ended up on the Kremlin’s official terrorist list, has underscored the perils of using social media to criticize the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.
Pulling the Plug on TikTok Will Be Harder Than It Looks
The tensions over the Chinese-owned social media app will come to a head on Thursday, when the company’s chief executive testifies on Capitol Hill.
Saudi Arabia Frees Saad Almadi, U.S. Dual Citizen Jailed for Dissent
Saad Almadi, 72, a Florida resident, was one of several Americans and hundreds of Saudis caught up in the crackdown under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He still cannot fly home, his son said.