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Spain, social media

The Associated Press - Busines… · 1d

Spain’s leader wants the EU to ‘make social media great again.’ Here’s how

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is launching a crusade against what he sees as the downsides of social media.

Reuters · 2d

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.

Wall Street Journal · 2d

Spain’s PM Pushes for EU Plan to Rein in Social Media

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the EU should put an end to anonymity of users in social media platforms and hold their CEOs personally accountable if they fail to comply with the bloc’s regulations.

Associated Press · 2d

Spanish leader Sánchez urges EU to rein in social media

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called for tighter European Union regulation on social media platforms during a speech at Davos on Wednesday.

Barron's · 2d

End Social Media Anonymity To Fight Fakes, Crime: Spain PM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday proposed ending anonymity for social media users and forcing tech tycoons to provide accountability if their platforms "poison society".

Pakistan, social media

Reuters · 1d

Pakistani journalism body criticises new law regulating social media

A new law in Pakistan aimed at regulating social media content has angered journalism groups and rights activists, which say it is aimed at curbing press freedom and called on Friday for nationwide protests next week.

SFGate · 2d

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.

Jurist · 13h

Pakistan passes amendments to regulate social media and punish spread of false information

Pakistan's National Assembly passed an amendment to the 2016 Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act on Thursday, giving the government the power to regulate social media usage in the country. The

South Sudan shuts down social media for 3 months

CNN · 2d

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.

The Daily Monitor on MSN · 1d

South Sudan shuts down social media for three months

In August 2021, South Sudan experienced an internet blackout that the government described as a technical hitch. It lasted for 15 hours, leaving users unable to access Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and other online platforms.

Business Insider Africa on MSN · 1d

South Sudan issues 30-day social media ban

Sensitive content that made its way online has resulted in a social media ban, in South Sudan, following a series of violent incidents. ・Social media ban imposed in South Sudan following release of sensitive content.

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7 Ways To Build Your Personal Brand Without Social Media

The good news is that building a personal brand has never been confined to social media. Timeless strategies like public ...

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Social media experts are skeptical about the power of new state laws

Ritika Shroff had the typical Gen Z experience with social media. At 13, she signed up for Instagram, then Snapchat. Later, she downloaded TikTok and worked her way through other popular platforms.

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Nashville high school shooter posted online writings and partially livestreamed attack, social media posts show

Law enforcement officials seeking a motive for a shooting at Nashville’s Antioch High School on Wednesday morning are ...

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New report shows social media giants obstruct independent research for political online safety

A new report by academics at Royal Holloway has highlighted the scale of obstruction major social media platforms are ...

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 ...

Financial Advice on Social Media Is Growing. And Risky.

Everyday investors are turning to financial influencers, or ‘fin-fluencers,’ to learn how to manage their finances, but experts say rooting out misinformation is challenging.