insert_link World Fake accounts popping up on social media platform X in lead-up to US election Fake accounts posting about the US presidential election are growing across X, formerly known as Twitter, according to new research. A study, first published by Reuters news agency, monitoring posts on the social media platform found a high proportion of accounts praising former President Donald Trump and criticising President Joseph Biden are not real. This comes as both presidential candidates ramp up their campaign efforts with less than six months […] todayMay 27, 2024 17
insert_link World India’s election body asks X to take down “anti-muslim” campaign video India's Election body has asked social media platform X to take down a video depicting Muslims as disproportionate beneficiaries of past government policies. The video was posted by the state unit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party - and is now being slammed for allegedly spreading hatred against minorities. Local police have registered complaints against BJP Party officials, as Ishan Garg tells us. todayMay 8, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics Former Twitter executives say Musk owes them millions Former Twitter executives fired by Elon Musk have filed a lawsuit accusing the billionaire of owing them more than one hundred twenty-eight million dollars in severance pay. todayMarch 6, 2024 38
insert_link South Africa SANEF calls on the Competition Commission’s MDPMI to get Big Techs to compensate media for content The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) on Monday made an impassioned submission at the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI), initiated by the Competition Commission of South Africa (Commission), as the three-week inquiry kicked off in Pretoria on Monday 4 March 2024. SANEF, represented by chairperson Sbu Ngalwa, founding member Guy Berger, and legal representative, Michael Power, asked the Commission to strongly consider getting Big Tech to look […] todayMarch 5, 2024 34
insert_link World Ex-Twitter execs say Musk owes them over $120 million Former Twitter executives fired by Elon Musk have filed a lawsuit accusing the billionaire of owing them more than one hundred twenty-eight million dollars in severance pay. Musk slashed the social media platform's headcount after buying the company in 2022. With the report, here's Ira Spitzer. todayMarch 5, 2024 15
insert_link Lifestyle Social media scams are on the rise There's never been a better time to be a scammer on social media. And it's not just events being falsely advertised, it's clothing, electronics, and more. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the story. todayFebruary 29, 2024 22
insert_link Health / Medical Why a social media detox may not be as good for you as you think – new research DimaBerlin/Shutterstock Niklas Ihssen, Durham University and Michael Wadsley, Durham University Whether you’re an influencer, an occasional poster, or just a lurker, you likely spend more time than you’d like on social media. Globally, working-age people with internet access now spend more than 2.5 hours per day on social platforms like Instagram, Facebook or X (Twitter). Social media use can become excessive and problematic when it interferes with school or work, […] todayNovember 28, 2023 14
insert_link Business / Economics Musk sues nonprofit over antisemitic accusation Elon Musk has sued Media Matters for America accusing the nonprofit of trying to drive advertisers from the social media platform X. This comes after the advocacy group accused the site formerly known as Twitter of posting adverts alongside antisemitic content. Musk was recently accused of antisemitism after seemingly endorsing a post that accused Jewish communities of advocating for hatred against white people. Musk denies this saying he was only […] todayNovember 22, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Nangolo’s legal aid certificate revoked In a further update to the story about lawyer Eva Nangolo’s derogatory Tweet about the Damara people, Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab has revoked her legal aid certificate. Dausab has written to Nangolo, saying that the actions taken in her private capacity will impact her capabilities to execute her duties as a legal aid counsel. Executive Director, Gladice Pickering explains. todayApril 5, 2023 25