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Musk's X Faces Hardships in Brazil Following Supreme Court Ruling

4 months ago

The platform X, formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk, has encountered serious troubles in Brazil after a local Supreme Court ruling to block accounts spreading false information. This decision is the result of a broad crackdown on misinformation conducted by Brazilian authorities and strikes at the very core of how the social network operates, which has always been known for its open access to information and a multitude of opinions.

Meta CEO Claims Pressure from Biden to Remove COVID Content

5 months ago

In a recent statement, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he faced pressure from the Biden administration regarding COVID-19 content on the Facebook platform. Zuckerberg claims that the government effectively demanded the company to remove or restrict access to certain information about the virus and vaccinations, raising concerns about the boundaries of free speech and the responsibilities of social media in disseminating information.

Malaysia's Social Media Licensing Plan Sparks Backlash

5 months ago

Malaysia is set to introduce a new licensing policy for social media platforms, which has sparked considerable concern among users and experts in digital technology. This move is described as necessary for managing and regulating online content; however, many human rights and internet freedom advocates are opposing this plan, asserting that it could threaten freedom of speech and lead to restrictions on access to information.

Pavel Durov: Detention in France Puts the Freedom of Telegram Founder at Risk

5 months ago

The founder of the famous messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, has come under intense scrutiny following his detention in France. This move by the country's authorities raises serious questions not only about his financial standing but also about his personal liberty. The reasons behind Durov's detention remain unclear, yet the Telegram founder claims it is related to his public activities and protection of user privacy.