List of Social Media articles
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Sam Altman speaks into a microphone onstage at an event, flanked on either side by a group of five men and one woman in suits. A screen behind him shows the Open AI logo. How Technology Ruined Democracy
Two new books issue fresh warnings about Silicon Valley ahead of the U.S. election.
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A group of people of all ages sit on the ground some with fingers extended in V signs as a man takes a picture with a cell phone. Behind them is St. Basil's cathedral. Russia’s Virtual Reality Is Where Conservatives Can Find Their Dreams
The Kremlin has devised a very 21st-century way to gather fellow travelers.
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Russia-wikipedia-weapon How Russia Invaded Wikipedia
The Kremlin is weaponizing an alternative version of the website—and rewriting the facts of Putin’s war against Ukraine.
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A protester holds a placard reading "No to Russian propaganda" during a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 24. Russia’s Global Information Operations Have Grown Up
What began with Russian trolls on Facebook will require a lot more coordination to root out.
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Elon Musk speaks in Paris, on June 16, 2023. Elon Musk vs. (Parts of) the World
The billionaire’s battles with governments raise tough questions about digital rights and online speech.
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An undated photo of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. The Geopolitical Fallout of Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Arrest
Durov’s detention in France has implications for Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and the global internet.
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A woman stands in the middle of a room with black walls with tiny images of historical photographs and documents projected onto every corner of the room. Red Teaming Isn’t Enough
Researchers need far more information to understand AI’s true risks.
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An illustration shows Syrian-born cook Chef Omar holding a shawarma in front of a kitchen counter. Behind him are figures lining up for food at left and refugees on the move at right The building-covered skyline of Istanbul (left) and the rubble-filled skyline of Aleppo (right) are seen farther in the background. The Influencer Chef Dividing Syria’s Diaspora
Chef Omar has popularized Damascene cuisine online and in his Istanbul restaurant. But is he linked to the Assad regime?
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Orban stands before mics held up by journalists. Is ‘the Media’ Really Under Attack?
We need a new framework to understand how today’s autocrats control public opinion.
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A photo collage illustration shows a cursor weaving around the legs of a suited person standing atop a pile of torn papers for a story about Big Tech avoiding regulations. Big Tech Is Trying to Prevent Debate About Its Social Harms
The industry’s “digital trade” strategy seeks to preemptively constrain governments.
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Rashid Al-Haddad, 19, a Yemeni TikToker and influencer, who has been dubbed "Tim-Houthi Chalamet" for his resemblance to Timothée Chalamet, talks to a friend on the phone during an interview at his home in the Houthi-controlled capital, Sana'a. The Houthis’ Media Machine Is Going Global
The group is exploiting sympathy for Palestine to spread its propaganda.
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U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Mike Gallager stand next to each other as they speak at the center of a cluster of reporters holding up microphones and cell phones to record their remarks. Both men wear dark suits; Krishnamoorthi is smiling, and Gallagher gestures with both hands as he speaks. Washington Goes All-In on a TikTok Ban
China hawks’ next target is Gen Z’s favorite app.
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An Israeli soldier in a green combat uniform and helmet takes photos with his phone, his face partially obscured by the device. Other soldiers and a civilian stand around him beneath a cloudy sky. How Israel Mastered Information Warfare in Gaza
Pro-Israel misinformation aimed at dismissing and discrediting Palestinian narratives is the fruit of a decade-long effort.
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A drawn illustration of a Russian soldier's hand using the "X" logo as a puppeteer. The West Is Still Oblivious to Russia’s Information War
Paralyzed by free speech concerns, Western governments are loath to act.
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Activists project an image of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg onto a wall outside King’s Cross St. Pancras subway station. The text on the image reads "Meta is destroying Brazilian democracy." Disinformation Isn’t Just a Problem for Elections
2024 may be a big year for voting, but social media risks don’t fit neatly into electoral cycles.
