Riots in Brazil: an attempted insurrection organized openly on social media
A torrent of messages calling for attacks on the seats of power in Brasilia circulated before and during the violence on Sunday.
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How the global far right and social media stoked the attack in Brazil : NPR
The similarities are deep: In addition to aiming to subvert an election, some of the same U.S. voices that amplify former President Donald Trump are echoing Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
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The attack on Brazil's Congress was stoked by social media — and by Trump allies
The similarities are deep: In addition to aiming to subvert an election, some of the same U.S. voices that amplify former President Donald Trump are echoing Brazils former president, Jair Bolsonaro.
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PM Modi 'deeply concerned' over rioting, vandalism in Brasilia
Supporters of Brazilian far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro who refuse to accept his electoral defeat have stormed the presidential palace, Congress, and the Supreme Court in the capital, Brasilia.
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Brazil: Bolsonaro denounces violence after supporters storm government buildings
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denounced the depredations and invasions of public buildings in Brasilia, after his supporters stormed key government buildings Sunday, reported CNN.
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Decision on whether to lift Trump ban looms over Meta
Meta's suspension of former President Donald Trump has hit the end of the company's self-imposed timeline, putting the tech titan back in the spotlight as it decides whether to restore his access to Facebook and Instagram in 2023.
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Big Tech Adopts Communist China's Tactics
This column is adapted from Ken Buck’s book, “Crushed: Big Tech’s War on Free Speech,” available January 17. ...
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Trump Gives Unsolicited Advice in His Push to Rescue 'Very Boring' Facebook
The former president posted on his Truth Social account Thursday that Facebook has taken a downturn since he was suspended in January 2021.
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Meta fined for "illegal" targeted ads by EU, set to appeal ruling
Social media giant Meta was fined by the European Data Protection Board (EUDP), and required to seek users' permission before showing personalized ads
European Union Meta Communications Head Ireland Data Protection Commission Declaring Meta General Data Protection Regulation European Data Protection Board
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The Facebook Papers: How Meta Failed to Fight Climate Denial
Facebook's own employees think its efforts combating misinformation on climate change are inadequate. Read the internal documents for yourself.
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