Elon Musk to be summoned to UK parliament over X’s role in spreading 'disinformation' during August riots
4 months ago

Elon Musk to be summoned to UK parliament over X’s role in spreading 'disinformation' during August riots

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk will be summoned by the British MPs to testify over X's role in disseminating misinformation, in a parliamentary investigation into August riots and the proliferation of dangerous and inaccurate AI content. This development comes after Italian President Sergio Mattarella reprimanded Elon Musk for tweeting on X about Italian court decisions that had blocked the government's intentions to process some asylum-seekers in Albania. Speaking to the outlet about expected Musk hearing, Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the select committee, told the outlet: “I would certainly like the opportunity to cross-examine him to see … how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with his promotion of pure disinformation.” In September, Musk, the owner of X, got upset after he was not invited to the UK government-led international investment forum. The Tesla CEO even declared on X, “I don’t think anyone should go to the UK when they’re releasing convicted paedophiles in order to imprison people for social media posts.” Recalling Musk's anger, Onwurah stated, “I’d like to make up for that by inviting him to attend.” However, it seems highly unlikely that Musk would appear for the investigation in the UK.

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Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations
23 hours, 24 minutes ago

Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations

The Hindu  

Social media giant 'X', owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against Government of India, challenging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship. It raised concerns over the Centre's interpretation of the Information Technology Act, particularly its use of Section 79, which 'X' argues violates Supreme Court rulings and undermines …

Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations
23 hours, 58 minutes ago

Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, Social media giant 'X', owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit in the Karnataka High Court against Government of India, challenging what it called unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship. Elon Musk's X sues union government over alleged censorship and IT Act violations It raised concerns over the Centre's interpretation of the Information Technology Act, particularly …

Elon Musk Alleges Ukraine Link In X Outage As Hacking Group 'Dark Storm' Says It's Their Doing
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1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk Alleges Ukraine Link In X Outage As Hacking Group 'Dark Storm' Says It's Their Doing

ABP News  

Billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk has claimed that the "massive cyberattack" which caused the X outage had the involvement of an IP address that originated in the "Ukraine area". Musk's social media platform X was hit by a cyberattack on Monday, causing repeated outages throughout the day which rasised concerns about cybersecurity threats. "We're not sure …

Elon Musk says ‘something needs to change’ as TikTok goes dark in US, flags ‘unbalanced’ situation
2 months ago

Elon Musk says ‘something needs to change’ as TikTok goes dark in US, flags ‘unbalanced’ situation

Live Mint  

Elon Musk, the CEO of X, has voiced his opposition to the TikTok ban in the United States, emphasizing the importance of freedom of speech. In a recent post on X, Elon Musk shared his stance on the ongoing debate surrounding the potential ban of TikTok in the United States. Despite acknowledging that such a move could benefit his platform, …

Musk tried to ‘undermine’ general election and ‘depose’ Starmer, MPs told
2 months, 1 week ago

Musk tried to ‘undermine’ general election and ‘depose’ Starmer, MPs told

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Billionaire Elon Musk has used social media to “undermine” the general …

How Elon Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws
2 months, 1 week ago

How Elon Musk's interview with German AfD leader squares with EU laws

The Hindu  

Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany party, for a discussion on his X platform on Thursday was being watched by the European Commission to check for any spreading of misinformation before next month's German election. Since publicly supporting Donald Trump to become U.S. president last year, Musk has endorsed Britain's right-wing Reform …

Senior Labour politician questions Elon Musk’s ‘reluctance’ to appear before MPs in parliament
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2 months, 1 week ago

Senior Labour politician questions Elon Musk’s ‘reluctance’ to appear before MPs in parliament

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A senior Labour MP has questioned Elon Musk’s apparent “reluctance” to …

Welcome to Elon Musk’s world, where politicians are paid to be divisive
2 months, 1 week ago

Welcome to Elon Musk’s world, where politicians are paid to be divisive

The Independent  

The revelation that Reform MPs Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson and Rupert Lowe have pocketed over £10,000 from Elon Musk’s X between them is deeply depressing – and not just because wealthy, unpleasant men shunting money back and forth between each other turns the stomach. Unlike traditional media, where editorial standards might temper the most inflammatory content, X’s monetisation strategy actively …

Elon Musk: Seduced by Unbridled Power
2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk: Seduced by Unbridled Power

The Quint  

Musk’s relentless targeting of the Labour government is part of a sinister plan to destabilise it. According to a report citing people familiar with the matter, Musk has been weighing how he and his allies can destabilise the Labour government and has sought information about building support for alternative British political movements to force a change in government. In a …

Commemorating fall of fascism in Spain, PM Sánchez warns against Musk interference
2 months, 1 week ago

Commemorating fall of fascism in Spain, PM Sánchez warns against Musk interference

Raw Story  

Right-wing billionaire Elon Musk's decision to wade into the political battles of several European countries did not go unnoticed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who used a Wednesday event marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco as an opportunity to warn against Musk's recent commentary. Without naming Musk, Sánchez warned that the billionaire Tesla …

A history of Elon Musk and Keir Starmer’s relationship, from the Southport riots to grooming gang claims
2 months, 1 week ago

A history of Elon Musk and Keir Starmer’s relationship, from the Southport riots to grooming gang claims

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Tesla owner Elon Musk has repeatedly criticised the Prime Minister on …

Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
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2 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed

Associated Press  

LONDON — Fresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win reelection, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe, setting off alarm bells among politicians across the continent. Musk’s feed on his social network X is dotted with abusive language — labeling politicians “stupid cretin” and “sniveling cowards” — as well as retweets of far-right and …

World leaders vs Elon Musk: What’s the latest in this political drama?
2 months, 1 week ago

World leaders vs Elon Musk: What’s the latest in this political drama?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk, after successfully influencing the US election and getting his preferred candidate Donald Trump elected president, is now looking to spread his influence in other countries. Let’s take a closer look: Musk vs Starmer Musk on Monday yet again attacked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the ‘Pakistani grooming gangs scandal.’ “Prison for Starmer,” Musk wrote on X. Musk …

Musk doubles down in grooming gangs row after being accused of ‘spreading lies’ by Starmer: Live
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk doubles down in grooming gangs row after being accused of ‘spreading lies’ by Starmer: Live

The Independent  

✕ Close Starmer responds to Elon Musk government attacks during major NHS speech Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘lies’ over handling of child sex abuse scandal

CNN  

London CNN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized those “spreading lies and misinformation” about child sex grooming gangs in the United Kingdom, responding to an online storm whipped up by Elon Musk. In another, he called for Starmer’s safeguarding minister, Jess Philips, to be imprisoned, calling her “pure evil” and “a wicked creature.” On Monday, he also said …

Elon Musk and UK Politics: Starmer condemns spread of misinformation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk and UK Politics: Starmer condemns spread of misinformation

India Today  

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. On Monday he posted an online poll for his 210 million followers on the proposition: “America should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government.” Asked about …

Elon Musk’s tirade against ’rape gangs’ in UK draws minister’s rebuke: ‘Pay attention, focus on America’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s tirade against ’rape gangs’ in UK draws minister’s rebuke: ‘Pay attention, focus on America’

Live Mint  

The United Kingdom has responded to Elon Musk's tirade against the ruling Labour Party over its handling of the grooming gang scandal of child sexual abuse, saying the remarks were “misjudged and certainly misinformed”. Hitting back at Elon Musk, UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Tesla chief “got a big role to play with his social media platform”. Echoing …

Elon Musk attacks PM Keir Starmer over 'Pakistani rape gangs', UK responds
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk attacks PM Keir Starmer over 'Pakistani rape gangs', UK responds

Hindustan Times  

The United Kingdom government has responded to criticism from Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the handling of a child sexual abuse scandal, stating that the billionaire was misinformed about the issue. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has criticised PM Starmer about not bringing to justice child grooming gangs in Oldham On social media platform X, Musk posted and shared several posts …

Elon Musk accuses UK government of failing on child grooming scandal — Health secretary hits back
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk accuses UK government of failing on child grooming scandal — Health secretary hits back

Live Mint  

A senior British politician pushed back Friday on Elon Musk's criticism of the government's handling of a historic child grooming scandal. Though Health Secretary Wes Streeting said Musk's views were was "misjudged and certainly misinformed”, he urged the world's richest man and close confidant of US President-elect Donald Trump to work with the government on tackling the issue of child …

Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tories demand inquiry into grooming gangs scandal as Elon Musk attacks Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the extraordinary new year spat: Musk attacked Starmer’s handling of grooming scandal, claimed Jess …

Now, Elon Musk wants to 'summon' UK MPs to explain its 'threats to American citizens'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Now, Elon Musk wants to 'summon' UK MPs to explain its 'threats to American citizens'

Firstpost  

Musk, a vocal advocate of free speech, has on several occasions condemned UK actions against individuals posting inflammatory content during the riots, calling them violations of free speech rights Elon Musk has escalated tensions with UK lawmakers, declaring that Members of Parliament “will be summoned to the United States” to explain their “censorship and threats to American citizens.” The tech …

UK MPs to summon Elon Musk, order him to testify about X’s role in summer riots
4 months ago

UK MPs to summon Elon Musk, order him to testify about X’s role in summer riots

Firstpost  

Musk has remained critical, accusing the government of prioritising censorship over free speech. His remarks during the riots, including a controversial prediction of “civil war,” have further strained ties Elon Musk is set to be summoned by British MPs to address X’s involvement in spreading misinformation during the summer riots. The inquiry, led by the Commons science and technology select …

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots
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4 months ago

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots

China Daily  

By EARLE GALE in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-11-21 11:22 Technology billionaire Elon Musk will be invited to give evidence to a panel of United Kingdom lawmakers probing the role of social media in riots that swept the nation in the summer. The Guardian newspaper said the committee investigating the relationship between social media and riots wants …

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots
4 months ago

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots

China Daily  

Technology billionaire Elon Musk will be invited to give evidence to a panel of United Kingdom lawmakers probing the role of social media in riots that swept the nation in the summer. The Guardian newspaper said the committee investigating the relationship between social media and riots wants to know whether Musk's social media platform X allowed false information to spread. …

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots
4 months ago

Lawmakers want to quiz Musk about AI's role in riots

China Daily  

Technology billionaire Elon Musk will be invited to give evidence to a panel of United Kingdom lawmakers probing the role of social media in riots that swept the nation in the summer. The Guardian newspaper said the committee investigating the relationship between social media and riots wants to know whether Musk's social media platform X allowed false information to spread. …

UK MPs to question Elon Musk over X’s role in Southport riots
4 months ago

UK MPs to question Elon Musk over X’s role in Southport riots

Live Mint  

UK MPs are set to summon Elon Musk, CEO of X, to testify about the platform’s role in spreading disinformation, as part of an ongoing parliamentary inquiry into the UK riots and the rise of harmful AI-generated content. AI and social media’s role in inciting violence One of the key areas of focus for the MPs will be the use …

Elon Musk to be summoned by MPs to testify about X’s role in summer riots
4 months ago

Elon Musk to be summoned by MPs to testify about X’s role in summer riots

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk will be summoned by MPs to testify about the …

Elon Musk threatens to deepen the rift between Europe and America
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk threatens to deepen the rift between Europe and America

The Economist  

A peace of convenience usually reigns between politicians and corporate chieftains. Politicos go easy on businessfolk from whom they hope to secure investments and campaign contributions, while the bosses hold their tongues in the hope of securing subsidies and permits that are in politicians’ gift. No brawl has been quite so public in recent times as that pitting Elon Musk …

Elon Musk threatens to widen the rift between Europe and America
4 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk threatens to widen the rift between Europe and America

The Economist  

A peace of convenience usually reigns between politicians and corporate chieftains. Politicos go easy on businessfolk from whom they hope to secure investments and campaign contributions, while the bosses hold their tongues in the hope of securing subsidies and permits that are in politicians’ gift. No brawl has been quite so public in recent times as that pitting Elon Musk …

‘Toxic’: Leading UK media house decides to stop posting on Elon Musk-led X
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Toxic’: Leading UK media house decides to stop posting on Elon Musk-led X

Hindustan Times  

The Guardian, one of the United Kingdom's leading news outlets, on Wednesday announced that it was quitting Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, branding it a "toxic media platform" home to "often disturbing content". In its official statement, the newspaper said that the "toxic content" that was allowed to be fostered in the platform during the US presidential election campaign …

Italy’s president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings
4 months, 1 week ago

Italy’s president sharply rebukes Elon Musk over comments on X about migration court rulings

Associated Press  

ROME — Italian President Sergio Mattarella sharply rebuked Elon Musk on Wednesday for weighing in on Italian court rulings that have stymied the government’s plans to process some asylum-seekers in Albania. Musk, who is expected to have a top advisory role in Donald Trump’s new administration, wrote Tuesday on X that “these judges need to go.” He was referring to …

Even Musk’s Grok knows: X’s AI system named Elon as one of the biggest pushers of misinformation on platform
4 months, 1 week ago

Even Musk’s Grok knows: X’s AI system named Elon as one of the biggest pushers of misinformation on platform

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Based on various analyses, social media sentiment, and reports, Elon Musk has been identified as one of …

Musk's Social Media Platform X: A Key Source of Election Misinformation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Musk's Social Media Platform X: A Key Source of Election Misinformation

Firstpost  

Experts have highlighted the influence of Elon Musk and the social media platform X in the dissemination of misleading narratives related to the US elections. X's vast influence contributes to the spread of false or misleading statements made by Musk, particularly in swing states. Musk's rollback of content moderation efforts and the layoffs of a significant portion of the workforce …

‘Chaos and confusion’: Microsoft braces for foreign election interference in days ahead
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Chaos and confusion’: Microsoft braces for foreign election interference in days ahead

Politico  

In recent months, Russian disinformation campaigns designed to disparage Vice President Kamala Harris have experimented with artificial intelligence to create or enhance fake content. And Iranian hackers have successfully infiltrated former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Microsoft’s election defense efforts focus on these foreign adversaries because they “have the funding to be persistent over time” and are willing to “pick up …

Social Media Platforms Criticised for Enabling Dangerous Hoax Bomb Threats
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Social Media Platforms Criticised for Enabling Dangerous Hoax Bomb Threats

ABP News  

Airlines and social media platforms faced criticism for allowing hoax bomb threat rumours to spread. The Centre has taken action against both X and Meta, accusing them of abetting crime by failing to curb the circulation of these messages. The Centre is also working on amending the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act to extend legal …

"Misinformation superspreaders": Elon Musk is personally boosting conspiracy theorists on X
5 months, 3 weeks ago

"Misinformation superspreaders": Elon Musk is personally boosting conspiracy theorists on X

Salon  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a prolific spreader and amplifier of misinformation on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, a new report alleges. Two other accounts that experienced massive boosts from Musk either amplified or outright invented conspiracy theories suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign adopted a Nazi slogan; that Ukraine sold weapons to Hamas; and that Venezuelan …

Gavin Newsom threatens Elon Musk with lawsuit for sharing memes
6 months ago

Gavin Newsom threatens Elon Musk with lawsuit for sharing memes

Daily Mail  

Gavin Newsom continued his feud with Elon Musk Thursday, threatening to sue the Tesla CEO over his use of memes and deepfakes that he claims 'hurt democracy'. Musk accused Newsom of 'making parody illegal' after the governor signed three bills to crack down on the use of AI to create fake images in videos and political ads. Newsom signed America's …

Elon Musk posts then deletes shocking reaction to Donald Trump assassination attempt
6 months ago

Elon Musk posts then deletes shocking reaction to Donald Trump assassination attempt

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has once again stirred controversy after Secret Service agents managed to avert an assassination attempt on Donald Trump yesterday with an 'appalling' post on his social media platform X. Elon Musk has once again stirred controversy after Secret Service agents managed to avert an assassination attempt on Donald Trump yesterday Responding to a post that asked: 'Why they …

Elon Musk is asking people to yell at him (ideally on X). Here’s why
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk is asking people to yell at him (ideally on X). Here’s why

Live Mint  

X owner Elon Musk has reaffirmed his commitment to freedom of speech, stating that the social media giant should support all viewpoints within the law of the land, even those with which he disagrees. If that doesn’t seem to be happening, please yell at me.” Musk supports Mark Zuckerberg's claims on censorship: Meanwhile, Elon Musk also recently responded to a …

Riots in the UK make a case for social media supervision
7 months, 1 week ago

Riots in the UK make a case for social media supervision

Live Mint  

The UK’s image as a multicultural country is the obvious loser from the far-right violence of the past fortnight, but in time these tragic events may have wider implications for the policing of social media everywhere. Breton’s letter to X reminded Musk of X’s “due diligence obligations" under the EU’s digital services laws intended to police hate speech. These were …

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views
7 months, 1 week ago

How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views

Associated Press  

As X’s owner and most followed user, Elon Musk has increasingly used the social media platform as a megaphone to amplify his political views and, lately, those of right-wing figures he’s aligned with. And he accused a political party in his native South Africa of “openly pushing for genocide of white people.” “Elon Musk is a master of the media …

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s X Conversation Took Forever to Start, Then Never Ended
55 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s X Conversation Took Forever to Start, Then Never Ended

Wired  

In a rambling, two-hour-plus conversation in an X Space, Elon Musk caved to former president Donald Trump on policy issues that directly affect the billionaire’s businesses, like energy policy and climate change. By the time Musk started the conversation, around 1 million people were listening to it live, despite Trump’s suggestion that “millions” of people had joined the Space. In …

X users lament tech problems preventing them from hearing Trump and Musk interview
7 months, 1 week ago

X users lament tech problems preventing them from hearing Trump and Musk interview

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Disastrous showing for Musk and frankly over the …

Musk warned not to ‘amplify harmful content’ after riots
7 months, 1 week ago

Musk warned not to ‘amplify harmful content’ after riots

The Telegraph  

At the start of the letter, Mr Breton said he was writing to Mr Musk in the context of “recent events in the United Kingdom” and Monday’s interview on X with Donald Trump. “As the relevant content is accessible to EU users and being amplified also in our jurisdiction, we cannot exclude potential spillovers in the EU,” Mr Breton wrote. …

EU warns Elon Musk of hate speech consequences ahead of Trump interview on X
7 months, 1 week ago

EU warns Elon Musk of hate speech consequences ahead of Trump interview on X

Raw Story  

The European Union's digital enforcement arm warned Elon Musk that drastic action might be necessary if hate speech was broadcast during a scheduled interview with former President Donald Trump on Monday. In a letter posted to X, Europe's Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton told Musk that his upcoming interview with Trump had raised alarms. Musk's obligation "notably means ensuring, on one …

Elon Musk’s X faces privacy complaints against personal data violations in Europe
7 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s X faces privacy complaints against personal data violations in Europe

Live Mint  

A Vienna-based privacy campaign group lodged complaints in eight European countries against Elon Musk's X on Monday over "unlawfully" feeding the personal data of users into its artificial intelligence technology without their consent. The complaints filed by the European Center for Digital Rights -- also known as Noyb -- come after Ireland's Data Protection Commission earlier this month took court …

Elon Musk's X faces privacy complaints in Europe over data use: ‘No consent’
7 months, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's X faces privacy complaints in Europe over data use: ‘No consent’

Hindustan Times  

A Vienna-based privacy campaign group lodged complaints in eight European countries against Elon Musk's X on Monday over "unlawfully" feeding the personal data of users into its artificial intelligence technology without their consent. The complaints filed by the European Center for Digital Rights -- also known as Noyb -- come after Ireland's Data Protection Commission earlier this month took court …

UK court jails man for stirring ‘racial hatred’ amid anti-immigrant riots
7 months, 1 week ago

UK court jails man for stirring ‘racial hatred’ amid anti-immigrant riots

Al Jazeera  

A judge in Leeds has sentenced a man to months in jail after the defendant admitted to publishing Facebook posts that “intended to stir racial hatred” during the riots that have gripped the United Kingdom over the past week. In a case believed to be the first addressing social media posts linked to the unrest across England, Jordan Parlour, 28, …

Musk’s Riot Provocations Prompt UK to Seek Tougher Online Rules
7 months, 1 week ago

Musk’s Riot Provocations Prompt UK to Seek Tougher Online Rules

Live Mint  

Keir Starmer called for a “mature conversation” with social media companies to limit malicious content that’s stoked days of rioting in the UK. On Monday, Kyle’s office said he met with executives from Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google, TikTok and X to discuss “the spread of hateful misinformation and incitement.” The next day, Musk compared the UK to the …

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