Elon Musk’s recent political activities on the platform X are under scrutiny by the European Union, particularly regarding his support for the AfD in Germany and the implications for disinformation laws. The EU acknowledges Musk’s right to express his views…
Australia’s Finance Minister Jim Chalmers has expressed significant concern over Meta’s announcement to terminate its fact-checking programs on Facebook and Instagram in the U.S. This decision raises fears about the increasing spread of misinformation on social media platforms. Chalmers highlighted…
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has responded to personal attacks from US billionaire Elon Musk, who has endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Scholz emphasized the importance of maintaining composure in the face of such provocations while expressing concern over…
Sir Nick Clegg, former deputy prime minister of the UK, is resigning from his role as president of global affairs at Meta after nearly seven years. His departure coincides with Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House. Clegg’s successor,…
Elon Musk’s influence on politics has intensified in both the UK and Germany, especially through support for far-right figures. His recent backing of Nigel Farage’s Reform Party in the UK, with potential donations up to $100 million, has raised concerns…
Greek Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis discussed new regulations aimed at controlling mobile phone usage in schools to combat addiction and bullying. The initiative includes a ban on visible phone use, supported by educators and parents. Pierrakakis emphasized the importance of…
Online platforms in the UK must assess their exposure to illegal content by March 2025 under the new Online Safety Act, or face penalties. Ofcom’s head, Dame Melanie Dawes, highlighted this as the industry’s ‘last chance’ to improve safety measures….
The Greek Minister of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, announced plans to roll out a Kids Wallet by the first quarter of 2025. This initiative aims to restrict access to social media for children under 15 years old, addressing concerns about…
Greek Deputy Minister Thanasis Kontogeorgis emphasized the importance of democratic stability and the territorial integrity of Syria, while discussing the Greek government’s ongoing efforts to support its local communities and address migration issues. He also commented on the resignation of…
The Australian government is proposing a ban on social media access for children under 16 in response to concerns over the harms of social media. While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls it ‘world-leading’, experts warn the ban may push kids…
At a G20 event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s First Lady Janja Lula da Silva called out billionaire Elon Musk, using an expletive while discussing social media regulation and disinformation. Reacting to a loud noise, she jokingly suggested it might…
