Spanish Prime Minister Warned Social Media Could 'Overthrow Democracy'
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez cautioned how social media could threaten democracies
Pakistan's parliament passes bill with sweeping controls on social media
Pakistan’s lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that will give the government sweeping controls on social media, including sending users to prison for spreading disinformation.
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Is Social Media More Like Cigarettes or Junk Food?
Lawmakers attempting to regulate children’s access to social media must decide whether bans or warning labels are the optimal route for keeping kids safe.
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No, Meta isn’t forcing users to follow Trump. Here’s how the social media power transfer works
Meta didn’t force users on Facebook, Instagram or Threads to follow Trump and Vance immediately after they assumed office. Users who noted this change likely followed the official U.S. government accounts under former President Joe Biden’s administration.
Don't rely on social media users for fact-checking. Many don't care much about the common good
In the wake of Donald Trump's election victory, Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg fired the fact-checking team for his company's social media platforms. At the same time, he reversed Facebook's turn away from political content.
Spain's PM Sanchez says make social media great again
Social media owners should be held responsible for "poisoning society" and eroding democracy with their algorithms, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday.
Wedding Guest Stunned by Bride's Social Media Revelation: 'Picking Fights'
A separate case covered by Newsweek highlighted another extreme example: A bride who charged guests an attendance fee to recoup wedding costs, causing outrage among friends and family. In both instances, a lack of transparency left guests feeling disrespected.
South Sudan suspends social media platforms over videos of Sudan killings
South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan’s El Gezira state triggered riots and deadly revenge attacks.
Meta Boycott And TikTok Ban Could Signal Social Media's Transformation
As TikTok resumes service following its brief ban, fellow social media giant Meta now faces a user boycott amid significant platform changes.
Nashville school shooting suspect's social media linked to Madison school shooter's social media: Sources
A social media account connected to the Nashville high school shooting suspect may have been in contact with the suspected Wisconsin school shooter's account.
Social media plea renewing parental leave push for teachers
Alabama teachers spend time and effort giving to your children every school year. Still, unfortunately, that same time and effort isn’t offered to their own children when it’s time to expand their families.
MrBeast hints he'd buy TikTok. Who else could purchase the social media app?
Social media influencer MrBeast says he'd buy TikTok to keep it from being banned. Elon Musk reportedly is interested in buying the app as well.