The rules over what war content is permitted on Facebook and Instagram keep changing, causing internal confusion.
Tag: Social Media
Does Social Media Make Teens Unhappy? It May Depend on Their Age.
A large study in Britain found two specific windows of adolescence when some teenagers are most sensitive to social media.
How Ukrainians Are Using Social Media to Stir Resistance
Photos and videos of the war’s horrors have spread quickly, searing into the global public consciousness and providing powerful ammunition in the information battle.
E.U. Takes Aim at Big Tech’s Power With Landmark Digital Act
The Digital Markets Act is the most sweeping legislation to regulate tech since a European privacy law was passed in 2018.
Russia and Far-Right Americans Find Common Ground With Ukraine War
Some conservatives have echoed the Kremlin’s misleading claims about the war and vice versa, giving each other’s assertions a sheen of credibility.
‘OK Doomer’ and the Climate Advocates Who Say It’s Not Too Late
A growing chorus of young people is focusing on climate solutions. “‘It’s too late’ means ‘I don’t have to do anything, and the responsibility is off me.’”
How to Avoid Sharing Misinformation on the War in Ukraine
Here are warning signs to look for before you retweet.
The Lies Putin Tells to Justify Russia’s War on Ukraine
The Kremlin has used a barrage of increasingly outlandish falsehoods to prop up its overarching claim that the invasion of Ukraine is justified.
Brazil Bans Telegram Over Disinformation Concerns
The Brazilian Supreme Court has vowed to fight disinformation ahead of this year’s presidential elections. Banning the popular messaging app is its most drastic step yet.
In Rare Rebuke, Chinese Denounce Russia’s War in Ukraine
A persistent minority of Chinese scholars, journalists and citizens is warning Beijing against the risks of supporting the invasion of Ukraine.