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

Chair of parliament’s technology committee invited Elon Musk in December to give evidence before MPs

The Independent UK

Fears for UK boomer radicalisation on Facebook after Meta drops factcheckers

Fears for UK boomer radicalisation on Facebook after Meta drops factcheckers

For middle-aged users, it will be ‘even harder to discern the truth’ among extremist content, expert says

The Guardian - UK

Billionaires and loyalists will provide Trump with muscle during his second term

Billionaires and loyalists will provide Trump with muscle during his second term

Meta’s announcement that it will abandon fact-checking in the United States — in what appears to be an appeasement to fact-averse Donald Trump — is just the latest illustration of the importance of billionaires in the president-elect’s second term.

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UK online safety laws ‘unsatisfactory’ and ‘uneven’, says science minister

Peter Kyle frustrated with act inherited from Tories and says parliament should legislate faster to protect public

The Guardian - UK

Tech giants must obey UK’s online safety laws, says minister

Peter Kyle said the UK needed to legislate more frequently to deal with developments in the technology.

Evening Standard

Mark Zuckerberg slams Apple on innovation during Joe Rogan podcast — 'They haven't invented anything great in a while'

Meta’s CEO also called out the iPhone maker for its rules on third-party developers.

Biden calls Meta’s decision to drop factchecking ‘really shameful’

The president strongly criticized Meta’s decision to replace factchecking department with community notes

The Guardian - US

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Molly Russell’s father tells Starmer UK ‘going backwards’ on online safety

Molly Russell’s father tells Starmer UK ‘going backwards’ on online safety

Ian Russell, whose daughter died viewing harmful content, says Online Safety Act a ‘disaster’

The Guardian - UK

UK can be ‘AI sweet spot’: Starmer’s tech minister on regulation, Musk, and free speech

UK can be ‘AI sweet spot’: Starmer’s tech minister on regulation, Musk, and free speech

Technology secretary Peter Kyle has the task of making Britain a leading player in the AI revolution, but says economic growth will not come at the cost of online safety

The Guardian - UK

Tech giants told UK online safety laws ‘not up for negotiation’

Tech giants told UK online safety laws ‘not up for negotiation’

Senior cabinet minister promises not to dilute new measures despite Musk comments and Zuckerberg’s attacks on countries ‘censoring’ content

The Guardian - UK

Biden blasts Meta changes as "shameful"

Biden blasts Meta changes as "shameful"

The president slammed Zuckerberg's decision to axe fact-checking and expose "millions of people" to misinformation

UK going ‘backwards’ on online safety, Molly Russell’s father tells Starmer

UK going ‘backwards’ on online safety, Molly Russell’s father tells Starmer

Ian Russell called on Sir Keir Starmer to act urgently in order to protect young people online.

Evening Standard

Biden Considers Pardons For Trump's Critics Amid Transition Norms

Biden Considers Pardons For Trump's Critics Amid Transition Norms

President Biden weighs pardons for Trump's critics, condemns punishing dissent, and advocates for truth in media amidst challenges of misinformation and po...

Amazon Joins the Trend of Scaling Back DEI Programs

Amazon is winding down some DEI programs as part of a larger review amid growing pressures from activists and changing corporate priorities.

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The Guardian - US

Silicon Valley’s tycoons are bending the knee to Trump

In 2017, Silicon Valley rebuked Trump’s travel ban. Today, it has reversed course and is bending over backwards with displays of deference to Trump

The Guardian - US

How could Trump’s second term affect DEI initiatives in the US?

The president-elect has disparaged DEI. As Meta and Walmart drop diversity goals, here’s how others may follow

The Independent UK

Illegal ‘bully’ kitten breeders selling pets illicitly on Facebook and Instagram, investigation finds

Exclusive: Undercover investigator was offered kitten imported from Russia for £6,000 by unlicensed trader

Meta's appointment of UFC chief and Trump pal Dana White may kick off a trend

Meta's appointment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO to its corporate board could kick off a new trend.

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Hafta 519: Meta and fact-checking, the role of journaling, social media as source of news

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Manisha Pande are joined by author Amitava Kumar and academic Joyojeet Pal.

President Biden Criticizes Meta's Removal Of Fact Checkers

President Biden criticizes Meta's decision to replace fact-checkers with user-generated notes. He discusses potential pardons, VP Harris's future, and his ...

The Guardian - US

Why Mark Zuckerberg turned to Dana White to secure Maga’s favor

Zuckerberg’s appointment of the UFC supremo to Meta’s board appears to be a calculated move to solidify ties with Trump through one of his most influential allies

The Guardian - UK

Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg have declared war on facts and truth. The pushback must start now

There is a narrow window. Public media and fair reporting must be supported: the rules must be upheld, says writer and academic Emily Bell

Brazil Gives Meta Deadline To Explain Fact-Checking Changes

Brazilian government demands Meta to explain changes in fact-checking program, sparking concerns and calls for action.

The New Meta Censorship Rules Are Coming Our Way So Buckle Up, Here’s What We Know So Far

Meta's new censorship rules see the ditching of fact-checkers and instead adopting a system similar to that of Elon Musk's X.

The Independent UK

Meta and Amazon ax diversity programs ahead of Trump inauguration

Changes at Meta come after company elevated prominent Republican to key position and donated to Trump

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