Twitter uses Earth Day to announce ban on climate denialism ads The platform has been a source of a growing wave of climate misinformation and said denialism ‘shouldn’t be monetized’ The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2022
Twitter to ban ads that contradict climate change science Social media sites have been targeted by groups spreading misinformation about climate change Wales Online · Apr 23, 2022
Twitter bans ads that promote climate change denial Twitter has banned advertisements on its website that promote climate change denial. Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2022
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
In election misinformation fight, '2020 changed everything' As voters get ready for hundreds of elections of local and national importance this year, officials and voting rights advocates are bracing for a repeat of the misinformation that overwhelmed the 2020 presidential election The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
Media gets it wrong on Musk and Twitter Mainstream media largely parrots Musk's mendacious framing — but this fight is about monopoly power, not speech Salon · Apr 23, 2022
Twitter likely to introduce new CC button for video captions for Android uses as well After Tesla CEO Elon Musk had expressed interest in buying Twitter, the platform is on a splurge to introduce a number of new features for the users. More on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 23, 2022
EU Law Targets Big Tech over Hate Speech, Disinformation The European Union reached a landmark deal early Saturday to take aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful online content. The law will force big tech companies to police themselves harder, make it easier for users to flag problems and empower regulators to punish noncompliance with billions in fines.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022
EU agrees rules to force big tech to rein in illegal content or face huge fines Digital Services Act can now fine platforms like Facebook, Google and Twitter up to 6% of their global revenue The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2022
Twitter Bans Ads that Defy Climate Change Science Twitter on Friday banned ads that deny the reality of climate change. Twitter's announcement on Earth Day came as it tries to fend off an unwanted takeover bid by billionaire Elon Musk, who has said he thinks people should be able to say pretty much whatever they want on the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2022
Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte live stream: Free links to boxing title fight spread online amid security warnings Illicit streaming sites proliferate across search engines, Facebook, Reddit and Twitter due to high PPV price The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
Indian politician arrested for anti-Modi tweet NEW DELHI: A state lawmaker in India was arrested for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter, officials said, raising concerns over freedom of speech in the world’s largest democracy. Bangkok Post · Apr 23, 2022
EU reaches landmark deal on hate speech, disinformation The European Union has reached a landmark deal to take aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful content online that would force big tech companies to police themselves harder, make it easier for users to flag problems and empower regulators to punish noncompliance with billions in fines The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
Meet the creator of Art But Make it Sports, your new favorite meme account It is my pleasure to introduce you to your new favorite account on Twitter and Instagram: Art But Make It Sports. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022 Elon Musk set to collect $23bn bonus after Tesla reports record quarter Financial windfall comes as billionaire tries to buy Twitter
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022 Kevin McCarthy privately suggested Twitter should ban more of his fellow Republicans, report says ‘Can’t they take their Twitter accounts away, too?’
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022 Musk Says He Has Financing to Take Twitter Buyout Bid to Investors Elon Musk has lined up $46.5 billion in financing for a possible hostile takeover of Twitter and is "exploring" a direct tender offer to shareholders, according to a securities filing released Thursday. Musk's filing pointed to a $13 billion debt facility from a financing consortium led by Morgan Stanley, a…
Benzinga · Apr 22, 2022 Elon Musk Sighs Heavily As His Tweet To 'Defeat Spam Bots' Gets Reply From Dogecoin Scammer Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk reacted to a cryptocurrency scam post on Thursday which advocated Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) as a solution to Twitter Inc's (NYSE:
Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2022 Musk Twitter bid hints his ‘final’ price maybe not so final Elon Musk has said his $54.20 per share offer for Twitter Inc. was his “best and final.” While that may prove true, he just signaled that he might go higher.
The Conversation · Apr 21, 2022 Why an edit button for Twitter is not as simple as it seems Most people who use Twitter have had the experience: you fire off a quick tweet, realise it contains a typo, then get annoyed you can’t click “edit” to fix it. Twitter users have been clamouring for an edit button for years.
The Conversation · Apr 21, 2022 If Elon Musk succeeds in his Twitter takeover, it would restrict, rather than promote, free speech In mid-April, Elon Musk made public his desire to acquire Twitter, make it a private company, and overhaul its moderation policies. Citing ideals of free speech, Musk claimed that “Twitter has become kind of the de facto town square, so it’s just really important that people have the, both the…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022 Investors should take a cautious approach to THG takeover talk The retailer continues to make the simple business of selling stuff online sound complicated
Input · Apr 21, 2022 Elon Musk secures $46.5 billion for Twitter takeover A new SEC filing reveals he's also considering the idea of making a tender offer to Twitter shareholders.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2022 Elon Musk secures $46.5bn to fund possible hostile bid for Twitter Tesla CEO is putting $21bn of his own money in the package, according to US watchdog filing
Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2022 Musk spends years silencing critics, wants free speech on Twitter If Elon Musk can take over Twitter Inc, his biggest promise is to transform it into a platform for free speech with few restrictions — something he calls “essential to a functioning democracy.” But Musk, who is famously sensitive to criticism, has a mixed record on championing the cause.