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Brussels Has Opinions About Your Social Media Feed
The same law that polices what Europe can post online now polices how the apps are built, and Meta is the test case.
Elon Musk Announces Algorithm Overhaul for X, Focusing on “Unregretted User-Seconds”
Musk’s algorithm overhaul introduces vague metrics that could reshape discourse under the guise of user satisfaction.
Democrats Target Social Media Over Hurricane “Misinformation”
Lawmakers push for social media scrutiny.
Germany’s Green Minister Targets Algorithms: Baerbock’s Latest Bid to Suppress Populist Rise
Germany’s Foreign Minister pushes for expanded EU social media censorship to counter rising populist sentiment.
Elon Musk Says People Are Being “Manipulated” by Twitter’s Algorithm
Tells users to try the the chronological feed instead.
Instagram Says It Will Cut the Reach of Posts That Are “Likely” to Contain “Hate Speech”
More opaque algorithmic censorship.
Minds Lets Users Build Their Own Newsfeed Algorithm
Giving users full control.
Hillary Clinton: “Lack of Gatekeepers” and “Misinformation” Online Is Clouding Biden’s Accomplishments
Hints more censorship is needed.
Instagram Deletes Account of Maker-Focused Brand Garland Magazine
No warning or explanation given.
Prince Harry Complains About Online “Misinformation” Calls First Amendment “Bonkers”
The British Royal is no fan of free expression.
Social Media Algorithms Fuel Cancel Culture, Researcher Says
“Influencers” love it to participate in campaigns against people.
