UN chief calls for new era of social media integrity in bid to stem misinformation

UN chief calls for new era of social media integrity in bid to stem misinformation

Alarm over the potential threat posed by the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) must not obscure the damage already being done by digital technologies that enable the spread of online hate speech, as well as mis- and disinformation, he said.   The policy brief argues that they should be integral players in upholding the…

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Saudi Arabia;  Female YouTuber arrested for violating social media rules

Saudi Arabia; Female YouTuber arrested for violating social media rules

A female YouTuber spread false information against the institution of Amr-e-Moruf wa Nahi-in-ul-Munkar, officials: Photo: File Riyadh: A female YouTuber was arrested for violating social media laws in Saudi Arabia. According to Arab media, Saudi Arabia’s audio-visual media agency has arrested a female YouTuber on the charge of spreading false information against Amr-e-Maruf wa Nahi-in-ul-Mankar…

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Israeli Prime Minister instructs his son to stop social media activities

Israeli Prime Minister instructs his son to stop social media activities

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his son Yair Netanyahu, file photo Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has instructed his son Yair Netanyahu to stop activities on social media networks. The prime minister also reprimanded his son for making controversial statements. Yair Netanyahu has right-wing views and is very active on social media. But Yair has curtailed…

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