People who study social media say the conflict between Israel and Hamas has underscored the need for better data transparency from platforms.
Category: Twitter
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White House Condemns Elon Musk for Spreading ‘Antisemitic and Racist Hate’
The tech entrepreneur had endorsed a social media post that echoed the conspiracy theory that had fueled the Tree of Life synagogue killer in 2018.
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Advertisers Push Back at Social Media Firms over Antisemitism
Companies, celebrities and influencers have taken TikTok and X — and Elon Musk himself — to task for the rise of hate speech on their platforms since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
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X Races to Contain Damage After Elon Musk Endorses Antisemitic Post
IBM, a major advertiser on X, has pulled its spending from the social media platform, whose employees are grappling with what to tell its other advertisers, according to internal messages.
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Travis Kelce’s Old Posts Provide a Rare Moment in Celebrity Social Media
With his squirrel sightings and fettuccine Alfredo revelations, Travis Kelce’s old social media posts have endeared him to Taylor Swift’s fans. The most alarming discovery? Spelling errors.
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In a Worldwide War of Words, Russia, China and Iran Back Hamas
Officials and researchers say the deluge of online propaganda and disinformation is larger than anything seen before.
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X Says It Is Worth $19 Billion, Down From $44 Billion Last Year
The social media company’s valuation was disclosed in the paperwork for stock grants that it handed to employees on Monday.
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How Elon Musk Changed the Meaning of Twitter for Users
Twitter was a deeply personal source of conversation, news and community for many people. One year after Mr. Musk took over, users say that has shifted — for better and for worse.
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As Users Abandon X, Sports Twitter Endures
Many users have migrated to other platforms since Elon Musk bought Twitter, but sports fans still find it indispensable.
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Silicon Valley Ditches News, Shaking an Unstable Industry
News organizations are scrambling to adjust to the latest rift in the long-fractious relationship between publishers and tech platforms.
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Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content
The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Musk bought it.
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Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content
The service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Musk bought it.