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Social media platforms wage war against growing pro-Hamas content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Social media platforms wage war against growing pro-Hamas content

Governments warn Big Tech companies like Meta, Twitter, and Telegram to improve content moderation algorithms as pro-Hamas accounts flood social media platforms during the Israel-Hamas war. Analysis reveals that 25% of over 162,000 profiles engaged in these conversations were fake, spreading over 312,000 pro-Hamas posts and comments. NewsGuard found that verified accounts on Twitter were responsible for 74% of the most viral posts promoting misinformation about the conflict. The European Commission investigates X (formerly Twitter) for spreading illegal content and hate speech related to the war. X and Meta take actions to remove such content.

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Meta says Malaysian PM Anwar's posts on Haniyeh assassination were removed in error

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta says Malaysian PM Anwar's posts on Haniyeh assassination were removed in error

Meta Platforms apologized for mistakenly removing social media posts by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressing condolences to a Hamas official. The posts were restored with a correct label after Meta acknowledged an operational error. Meta designates Hamas as a dangerous organization and prohibits content that praises the group. This is the second incident between Meta and the Malaysian government, which criticized the removal of the posts as unjust and a suppression of free speech. Malaysia has warned of potential action against social media companies that block pro-Palestinian content.

EU urges Big Tech to tackle terrorist content after Hamas attack

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU urges Big Tech to tackle terrorist content after Hamas attack

The European Union is urging tech companies to remove terrorist content from their platforms following an attack by Hamas. EU industry chief Thierry Breton has warned Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to curb disinformation on their platforms and comply with European law. The recently implemented Digital Services Act requires large online platforms to remove illegal content, with potential fines of up to 6% of global turnover for violations. The EU is reminding all social media companies that they are legally required to prevent the spread of harmful content related to Hamas.

Anti-terror tech group worried Elon Musk's X membership threatens its credibility: reports

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

Anti-terror tech group worried Elon Musk's X membership threatens its credibility: reports

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), an anti-terrorism organization in the tech industry, is concerned about content on Elon Musk's X platform posted by Palestinian militant group Hamas. The GIFCT members are worried that X's membership and position on its board undermine the credibility of the organization. X (formerly Twitter) has been identified as the easiest social media platform to find Hamas videos, according to the Community Security Trust. The GIFCT has expressed concern over online trust and safety, specifically directed at X, in its annual report. The GIFCT was created in 2017 and includes major social media platforms like Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and YouTube.

ECI Directs Political Parties To Remove Fake Content Within 3 Hrs

Inc42 · 1y ago

ECI Directs Political Parties To Remove Fake Content Within 3 Hrs

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed political parties to remove "fake content" from their social media platforms within three hours of being noticed. The ECI also warned against the misuse of AI-based tools to create deepfakes that distort information or spread misinformation. Parties were directed to remove or report such content, and warn those responsible for generating synthetic content. The ECI's directives aim to promote ethical and responsible use of social media platforms during the ongoing General Elections. Violations related to deepfakes would be subject to legal provisions and the model code of conduct.

US Supreme Court to weigh state laws constraining social media companies

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Supreme Court to weigh state laws constraining social media companies

The US Supreme Court will decide the legality of state laws in Texas and Florida that restrict social media companies from curbing objectionable content on their platforms. The laws are being challenged by technology industry groups, arguing that they violate the First Amendment rights to freedom of speech. Lower courts have differed in their rulings on the laws. Supporters argue against censorship by social media platforms, while advocates for content moderation stress the need to combat misinformation and extremist causes. The cases will be heard in the upcoming term of the Supreme Court.

Govt to enable citizens to file FIR against social media firms for IT rule violation

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Govt to enable citizens to file FIR against social media firms for IT rule violation

The government of India will introduce a platform to help citizens file FIRs (First Information Reports) against social media platforms for violating IT rules. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) will develop this platform to allow users to report violations and file complaints easily. Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that there will be zero tolerance for IT rule violations and that FIRs will be registered against intermediaries or entities that disclose the origin of objectionable content. Social media platforms have been given seven days to align their terms of use with the IT rules.

Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta oversight board to examine Israel-Hamas war content

Meta's independent Oversight Board will review how the company handled violent content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The board will utilize a new expedited review mechanism to make decisions within 30 days. Social media platforms have been inundated with violent, misleading content during the conflict. One case involves the removal and restoration of a video on Instagram showing the aftermath of an explosion at a Gaza hospital. The other case involves a video on Facebook showing a woman being kidnapped. Meta welcomes the board's review and commits to implementing its decisions.

EU's tech commissioner turns to X rival Bluesky in disinformation duel with Elon Musk

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EU's tech commissioner turns to X rival Bluesky in disinformation duel with Elon Musk

The EU's Commissioner for Industry and the Digital Economy, Thierry Breton, has joined the rival platform Bluesky in a move to challenge Elon Musk and his platform, X. Breton accuses X of spreading illegal content and disinformation related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas and warns that X is now held accountable under the new EU law, the Digital Services Act (DSA). The move further intensifies the duel between Breton and Musk over disinformation on social media platforms.

The Israel-Hamas War Is Drowning X in Disinformation

Wired · 1y ago

The Israel-Hamas War Is Drowning X in Disinformation

During the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) faced an unprecedented wave of disinformation. The speed and scale at which false information was spread about the conflict was notable, and users found it challenging to access credible information. Verified content and primary sources became hard to locate, with blue-checkmarked accounts benefiting from the platform's algorithm and premium subscriptions. This influx of disinformation highlights the growing challenge of controlling narratives and verifying information during global crises.

Asked social media platforms to prepare for risk of Hamas live-streaming executions: Thierry Breton

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Asked social media platforms to prepare for risk of Hamas live-streaming executions: Thierry Breton

Thierry Breton, the European Union's industry chief, has urged social media platforms to be prepared for the possibility of Hamas live-streaming executions. In a speech at the European Parliament, Breton emphasized the need to protect citizens from the imminent risk posed by live-streamed executions and sought assurances from the platforms that they are well-prepared for such situations.

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