The Death of Consumer Protection: How Tech Giants Bypass Regulatory Oversight
The $33 billion merger between X and xAI demonstrates how powerful tech companies now operate beyond meaningful regulatory control. This watershed moment, following the dismantling of net neutrality, signals a troubling future where corporate oversight becomes increasingly performative rather than protective.
EU Prepares Historic $1B Fine Against X for Content Violations
European regulators are readying unprecedented penalties against Elon Musk's X platform for alleged Digital Services Act violations related to content moderation and transparency. The anticipated $1B fine could consider revenue from Musk's other companies and may require mandatory platform changes.
Social Media Giants Approve Hate Speech Ads Before German Election Despite Content Rules
Meta and X have failed to block advertisements containing violent anti-Muslim and antisemitic content ahead of Germany's federal election, according to new research. The study by nonprofit Eko found both platforms approved hate speech ads despite their content moderation policies and EU regulations.
Danish Police Consider Leaving X Platform Over Trust and Algorithm Issues
The Danish National Police are reevaluating their presence on X (formerly Twitter) due to concerns about misinformation and algorithmic changes. Law enforcement is exploring independent communication solutions for emergency updates, following the exit of major Danish media organizations from the platform.
Social Media Chaos Erupts Following Healthcare CEO Murder with Wave of Misinformation
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked widespread conspiracy theories and violent threats against healthcare executives on social media platforms. The incident exposes critical weaknesses in content moderation systems while forcing corporations to enhance security measures for leadership.
AI Chatbot Receives $50,000 Bitcoin Donation from Tech Investor, Sparks Crypto Phenomenon
Truth Terminal, an AI chatbot running on Meta's Llama model, gained prominence after receiving a substantial Bitcoin donation from Marc Andreessen. The experimental AI has inspired the creation of memecoins worth over $1 billion, raising questions about AI's influence on digital finance and online communities.
EU Commission's Ad Campaign on X Violates Its Own Privacy Rules
The European Commission faces embarrassment as its targeted advertising campaign on X platform violated EU data protection regulations by processing sensitive political data without consent. The European Data Protection Supervisor issued a reprimand for unlawfully micro-targeting Dutch users based on political views.
Exposé Unmasks Professionals Behind Major Neo-Nazi Social Media Accounts
Investigation reveals four individuals, including finance and government employees, operating influential neo-Nazi accounts on X with combined following of 500,000. The findings highlight growing concerns about extremist content flourishing under reduced platform moderation.