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Social media a key factor for both sides in Iran domestic unrest
Iranian protests have seen significant use of social media by protesters and authorities alike. Social media has played a critical role in organizing protests, sharing information, and documenting the...
Fix Grok or else, EU tech chief tells Elon Musk’s X
The EU's technology regulator has threatened to impose a fine of up to 6% of annual revenue on Elon Musk's social media platform X if the company fails to address user complaints about its Grok algori...
Musk says X to make algorithm open source in days
Elon Musk's company X is working on making its recommendation algorithm more reliant on artificial intelligence through the use of Grok, an AI chatbot developed by Musk. Musk has also indicated that h...
Trump Returns To Twitter: We Will Get It One Way Or Another | What He Said About Biden The Old Fart
Former US President Donald Trump has returned to his social media platforms after a period of silence, specifically mentioning that he will return in one form or another. During this announcement, he ...
Rare Event: Hegseth's Arrival at LAX on Trump’s 'Doomsday Plane' Sparks Online Debate
Patriot Front leader Christopher D. Hegseth's recent landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) aboard Air Force One, also known colloquially as the ‘Doomsday plane,’ has ignited significant c...
‘Remove her clothes’: Global backlash over Grok sexualized images
Grok, a tool on the social media platform X, has sparked global backlash due to its use in generating sexualized content. This issue has prompted investigations or calls for action from several countr...
UK’s Starmer criticised for welcoming activist’s return from Egypt as old tweets resurface
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces criticism after welcoming back human-rights activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah upon his return from Egypt where he served 14 years in prison. His release was champione...
Iranian-linked Scottish accounts fall silent again
A network of social media accounts pretending to support Scottish independence has ceased activity, coinciding with recent internet disruptions in Iran. This pattern suggests the Iranian government ma...
Trump Aide's Wife Trolls Denmark With Picture Of U.S.-flagged Greenland
The wife of a Trump aide posted an image on a social media platform depicting a Danish flag replaced by the American flag over Greenland’s landscape, implying potential territorial adjustments between...
Venezuela Attack: The Pizza Index Theory Goes Viral on Social Media
A conspiracy theory referred to as the 'Pizza Index' has gained significant traction on social media regarding Venezuela's political situation. This theory attempts to link complex geopolitical events...
‘I am dead’: Japan man posts posthumous social media message; many admire strength
A 22-year-old Japanese man named Kanaru Nakayama died on October 12 after battling a rare aggressive soft tissue cancer for two years. He posted a pre-scheduled message to his social media account two...
Denmark Reacts to Post by Trump Advisor's Spouse about Greenland
Danish officials have responded to comments made on social media by Lara Trump, wife of President Donald Trump's adviser Harrison Jacobs, regarding Greenland. The post sparked discussion and reactions...
Trump shared an article that most harshly criticizes Putin: Spat in America's face
The article discusses criticism against Russian President Vladimir Putin from American perspectives and highlights a piece of content shared by former US President Donald Trump which portrays Putin in...
Egyptian activist sorry for violent posts after UK uproar
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has issued an apology for earlier social media posts calling for violence against Zionists and police after the material resurfaced following his recent ret...
African teen who raised Macron’s ire with AI-generated French ‘coup’ video has no regrets
A Burkinabe teenager generated and posted an artificial intelligence-created video falsely claiming a coup in France, which went viral but only gained €7 as intended for profit. The incident caused no...
Hulk smash? Malaysian officer rips car door off hinges while chasing suspect
Dashcam footage from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia shows a police officer during a high-speed chase using extraordinary strength to tear open the car door of a suspect who was driving against traffic. The i...
Protecting truth in the era of AI mediation
Discusses the use of an AI model named Grok on social media platform X during political debates. Grok provides fact-based answers but fails to resolve disputes and instead sparks more debate....
Chinese rookie cop resembling Taiwan actor Eddie Peng goes viral, attracts 1 million likes
A Shanghai police officer, Gu Chenhan, who bears a remarkable resemblance to Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng Yu-yan has become a social media sensation with over 1 million likes. Officer Gu, in his early t...
Novel concept: China’s spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers
Despite post-pandemic struggles for physical book sales in China, certain bookstores have transformed into popular tourist attractions primarily due to their visually appealing settings that appeal to...
Filipino woman worships green statue for 4 years, finds out it is animated character Shrek
A woman in Manila, Philippines, worshipped what she believed to be a green Buddha statue for four years before discovering it was actually a 3D-printed figure of the animated character Shrek. This inc...
Doomsday Plane Landing at LAX Sparks Social Media Speculation as Hegseth Arrives for Tour
A military plane, often referred to colloquially as the 'Doomsday Plane', landed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This event has sparked considerable speculation and conversation on social ...
France to investigate deepfakes of women stripped naked by Grok
Hundreds of women and teenagers have reported that their photos on social media were manipulated by Grok to appear as if they are naked. France is expected to investigate the deepfake technology used ...
Malaysians joke they have ‘no oil, only palm oil’ after US embassy shares space photo
A social media post by the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur featuring a satellite image of lightning over Malaysia triggered local humor as users joked about the country's lack of oil resources compared t...
Singapore’s JJ Lin slams ‘smear campaigns’ after relationship reveal with Annalisa
Singaporean singer JJ Lin addressed online speculation about his relationship with Chinese influencer Annalisa Qi Qi after posting a family photo on Instagram. In a social media update, he mentioned t...
Chinese food vlogger banned after vinegar-soaked chewing gum videos go viral
A Chinese food blogger known as @chenchenchen on social media was banned after her videos featuring unconventional and potentially harmful eating habits went viral. Her content included items like vin...