The latest news on this front comes from a really interesting article by BuzzFeed News Reporter Pranav Dixit. Take a look at this excerpt: Twitter has told India’s government that it won’t restrict accounts belonging to journalists, activists, and politicians in India, despite receiving an order from the country’s federal government. It is, however, blocking […]
Social Media and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Social Media and Democracy section highlights the ongoing saga of how this new type of communications technology impacts the progress of free and fair elections across the globe. Whether social media brings benefit or harm to democracy is an area of heavy debate. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Journalism and Free Speech.
Code of Conduct on online political advertising signed by Dutch Political Parties
The Code of Conduct is the first of its kind in the European Union as countries grapple with election transparency and disinformation in the digital sphere.
Russia: Social Media Pressured to Censor Posts
Russia under Putin continues to chart an authoritarian path. In a new twist, authorities are pressuring social media to censor posts.
Twitter Troll Tricked 4,900 Democrats in Vote-by-Phone Scheme
Far-right Twitter troll was arrested on Wednesday and charged with spreading disinformation online that tricked Democratic voters in 2016.
How AI Can Help Consumers Identify Fake News
New research shows that AI can help form accurate news assessments – but only when a news story is first emerging.
Thai Woman Gets 43 Years Jail For Insulting Politicians Online
65-year-old woman sentenced to more than 43 years in jail for sharing online posts criticising the royal family
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Data governance surfaces as key terrain on which to regulate firms engaged in datafication by responding to the injustices of informational capitalism.
Digital Interference in Elections Is Widespread Worldwide
Freedom House is piloting a new research initiative to investigate the interplay between digital platforms and election integrity.
Twitter now alerts Trump that Biden is president
Twitter has now updated a label placed on misleading claims spread by Trump and others around the election. It declares Joe Biden to have won the election.
Online Harassment New Frontline for Journalists, Report Says
Online harassment is the new frontline for journalists’ safety, with female journalists disproportionately confronted, newly published report.