social media
Turkey bill would make Facebook, Twitter and YouTube answerable to government
An official said the draft legislation would make social media companies accountable in Turkey legally and for tax purposes.
Twitter hack may erode credibility of information relayed through social media
Tweets may increase misperception and sow confusion during crises, creating escalation incentives for an adversary, experts say.
Will Trump’s social media following reflect in votes over Biden?
Trump’s ‘steady retweets of everyday users helps fans feel connected to him’ while Biden remains traditional and ‘promotes values’.
Fearing new security law, Hong Kongers wipe out social media history
With mainland China enforcing the law, views such as wanting independence became outlawed overnight.
Using misinformation law, Singapore government controlling the narrative before polls
Under the law, ministers can order social media sites to put warnings next to posts the government considers false and order pages blocked.
Mexican president slammed after comments on women staying at home
President Obrador suggested the tradition of women staying at home to take care of older family members was key to battling the coronavirus
Gas tank blast rocks Iran's capital, no casualties: ministry
A number of social media users reported seeing an orange light in the east of Tehran as the tank blew up around midnight
Won’t support evildoers: Snapchat won’t recommend Trump anymore to users
It could hit the President’s election campaign among Gen Z on the platform where within eight months he had gained 1.5 million subscribers.
#BlackOutTuesday draws criticism for drowning out protest calls in US
The hashtag became the top trending item on Twitter as hundreds of thousands posted black screenshots to signal support for racial justice
Indian Army rejects viral video showing clashes between Indian, Chinese troops
The undated video purportedly shows clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in the Pangong Tso area in eastern Ladakh