The Dark Influence: How Peter Thiel's Vision Could Reshape Democracy
A revealing biography exposes PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel's extensive influence across tech, media, and politics, driven by an ideology that challenges democratic values. Through extensive reporting, author Max Chafkin warns of the potential dangers of unchecked billionaire power combined with anti-democratic philosophy.
Meta's Factchecking Rollback Raises Concerns Over UK Senior Radicalization
Meta's decision to replace professional factcheckers with crowdsourced moderation on Facebook has sparked fears about the potential radicalization of older UK users. Experts warn this shift could enable the spread of misinformation and extremist content, particularly among demographics less familiar with digital verification.
Meta Shifts Course: Major Overhaul of Content Moderation Policies Announced
Meta unveils sweeping changes to content moderation across its platforms, abandoning third-party fact-checking in favor of a community-driven approach. The policy shift, led by new chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan, signals a stronger emphasis on free expression and reduced restrictions on mainstream discourse.
Taiwan Reports Alarming Surge in Chinese Disinformation Campaigns
Taiwan's National Security Bureau reveals disinformation cases nearly doubled in 2024, with Facebook leading as the primary platform for CCP-driven campaigns. The surge includes sophisticated AI-powered tactics and targets military credibility, highlighting growing concerns for democratic systems worldwide.
Massive Chrome Extension Hack Compromises Data of 600,000+ Users
Sixteen popular Chrome browser extensions were compromised through sophisticated phishing attacks, potentially exposing sensitive data of over 600,000 users. The breach, discovered by Cyberhaven, specifically targeted Facebook business accounts and involved malicious code injection into legitimate extensions.