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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Dignity in Trying to Go Viral

The article discusses the challenges Swedish politicians face in achieving viral status on social media compared to international counterparts like France's Prime Minister, while providing insights into the strategies being employed.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Social Networks Bombard Children with Toxic Content. Regulation is Increasing, but the Algorithms Keep Running

The article discusses the alarming rise in children reaching out to a crisis hotline due to mental health issues linked to toxic content on social media platforms, primarily TikTok and Instagram.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The Dead-End Street of Deliverers: 'The Algorithm Watches Everything and If You Stop, You Are Punished'

The article discusses the challenges faced by gig workers like Zulqarnain Haider in Italy, emphasizing the punitive nature of delivery algorithms.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Molly Russell's dad says schoolgirl daughter was 'led towards her death' by social media

Ian Russell highlights how his daughter Molly was negatively influenced by social media algorithms, leading to her tragic death.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Influencers from Mirage: How Algorithms Have Stealed the Spotlight from Humans?

The rise of virtual influencers, driven by advanced AI algorithms, has overshadowed real human influencers, impacting social media dynamics.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Evaluation and Support of Startups: A Case for Specialists or Algorithms?

The article discusses the evolution of generative AI as a critical tool for startups, moving from mere information provision to strategic decision-making.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Players, strategy, performance in the hands of algorithms

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is transforming sports through improved performance analysis, injury prevention, and enhanced viewer experiences.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Legitimate Question About the 'Death of the Internet'

The article discusses the shift in the internet's nature from a human-centric space to one dominated by algorithms and automated systems.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

French President Macron says free speech defense is โ€˜pure bulls---โ€™ without algorithm transparency

French President Emmanuel Macron criticizes social media companies for lacking transparency in their algorithms, asserting that true free speech can't exist without such transparency.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Euractiv: Visa-free travel at the cost of personal data โ€“ The EU grants access to American algorithms to assess European travelers

A draft agreement suggests that U.S. authorities may use automated processing of personal data to make significant decisions affecting European travelers, potentially compromising their privacy.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lawyer - about the message sent by the Shein investigation

A lawyer discusses the implications of the Shein investigation for the e-commerce sector, highlighting regulatory scrutiny on business practices beyond just product compliance.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

AADE: Checks for tax evasion, black money - Who is being investigated

The AADE has targeted significant tax evasion cases and black money for audits in 2026, employing advanced algorithms and digital tools.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

โ€˜Free speech is pure bulls**tโ€™ โ€“ Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized social media's claims of supporting free speech, calling for transparency in algorithms that influence online content.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

French President's Stern Message to Tech Companies: Free Speech is Nonsense

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized social media companies at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, claiming they falsely promote themselves as champions of free speech while operating biased algorithms.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Macron strikes back at tech giants: 'Pure horse shit'

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized major technology companies during his visit to India, arguing that their claims of supporting free speech are misleading due to the lack of transparency in algorithms.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"No one knows how we're guided": Macron calls the argument of absolute 'free speech' on social media "bullshit"

Macron criticized the argument for absolute free speech on social media, highlighting the harmful impact of algorithms.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Trial against social media, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook in court: how a twenty-year-old challenges Big Tech

A twenty-year-old is challenging Big Tech in court, accusing social media algorithms of creating dependency among minors, with Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, set to testify.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Childhoods and Algorithms: Who Defines the Rules of the Digital World

The article discusses the influence of social media algorithms on youth behavior and societal issues, emphasizing a need to consider how technology is designed rather than just how it is used.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Breakthrough in laboratory diagnostics. Polish algorithm goes abroad

Labplus is revolutionizing laboratory diagnostics with AI algorithms aimed at improving the interpretation of medical test results, addressing a common challenge for patients and doctors alike.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Jillian Michaels: Big Tech built a digital drug โ€” and our kids are hooked

Jillian Michaels argues that social media companies are creating addictive algorithms that target children, akin to the tobacco industry's past practices.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

How to Celebrate a Holiday with Zero Political Fighting: Focus on Facts Instead of Ideologies and Policies Instead of Individuals

Young people in Korea are initiating a movement to clean their parents' YouTube algorithms to avoid politically charged content during holiday family gatherings.

Feb 15 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Clean up your social media feed and cut the noise

The article discusses how social media algorithms curate users' feeds based on engagement patterns and suggests ways to retrain these algorithms for a better experience.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Lord of Algorithms: Peter Thiel and the Birth of the New Silicon Valley

The article explores Peter Thiel's background and his impact on the tech industry, particularly in relation to the emergence of a new innovation center akin to Silicon Valley.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Tony Blamey (Fotocasa): "Algorithms do not influence housing prices. Spain has a serious supply problem"

Tony Blamey, the new head of Fotocasa, emphasizes that algorithms do not affect housing prices in Spain, which faces a serious supply issue.

Feb 15 โ€ข 01:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Watch.. China launches the first professional league for humanoid robot combat

China has launched the world's first professional league dedicated to humanoid robot combat, showcasing advanced AI technologies and martial arts algorithms.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

The trial of big techs and the responsibility of the algorithm - The Subject #1659

Two major technology companies were taken to court in California for allegedly programming their algorithms to keep users, especially children and teenagers, addicted to their platforms.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Writing Between Algorithms and Ghosts

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in writing and the historical double standards regarding authorship.

Feb 12 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

After denouncing the abuses of the X network, Deputy ร‰ric Bothorel persona non grata in the United States

French deputy ร‰ric Bothorel is potentially banned from the United States due to his criticisms of American tech giants, particularly regarding biased algorithms.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Participants at Al Jazeera Forum: Algorithms are Essential in Shaping the Narrative About Palestine

Participants at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum emphasized the crucial role of digital spaces and algorithms in shaping narratives regarding Palestine.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanian technology can see more than humans in the city: dangerous buildings and illegal kiosks

Lithuanian researchers developed a hybrid technology combining deep learning and geometric algorithms to identify urban challenges including dangerous buildings and illegal kiosks more effectively than traditional methods.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How do algorithms reengineer the human brain? And what are the strategies to liberate from them?

The article discusses how social media algorithms manipulate human behavior, significantly impacting brain chemistry, particularly dopamine levels, and proposes strategies for overcoming these influences.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Markets: The Rally Did Not Convince Goldman โ€“ The Algorithms and the 3 Trillion That Scare

Goldman Sachs is cautious about the recent rally in stock markets, pointing out underlying vulnerabilities due to algorithmic trading and liquidity issues.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Laila Lalami, Pulitzer finalist, creates a dystopia about algorithmic surveillance

Laila Lalami, a Moroccan-American author and Pulitzer finalist, draws inspiration from her discomfort with smartphone notifications to craft a novel set in a society monitored and punished by algorithms, which took her a decade to develop.

Feb 6 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

The new totalitarianism does not need secret police or bans. It suffices with algorithms

A new book by French political scientist Asma Mhalla discusses the emergence of a new form of totalitarianism that combines political and technological power, suggesting that modern control mechanisms operate subtly through digital means rather than through overt bans or secret police.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Brussels demands changes to TikTok for being too addictive for minors

The European Commission has concluded that TikTok promotes compulsive and limitless use, particularly affecting minors and vulnerable adults, and has called for changes to its design and algorithms.

Feb 6 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
Crime & Justice

Our children, our rules, our safety. Unprecedented rupture between the French and American governments over social media regulation

An investigation initiated by French prosecutors focused on the algorithms of the social network X, extending to Elon Musk's AI, Grok, amid accusations involving child pornography and misinformation.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

"Contract" translates throat vibrations into words.. artificial intelligence changes the rules of the game

A smart device developed by Cambridge University offers new hope to stroke patients who have lost their ability to speak by converting throat muscle vibrations into clear, audible speech using AI algorithms.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amid Controversy.. France Sounds the Drums of Confrontation with Digital Giants

France is confronting digital giants in an effort to curb criminal content, algorithm manipulation, and the pervasive violence on social media platforms.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Arne Maus had well-founded opinions and engaging stories

Arne Maus, a skilled colleague and friend, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy of well-reasoned opinions and engaging storytelling.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Crime & Justice

Musk questioned for promoting far-right and pedophilia on X

French police, in collaboration with Europol, conducted a raid on X's Paris offices and summoned owner Elon Musk amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of biased algorithms and fraudulent data extraction.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Macron's War on US Algorithms. 'X' Searched, Investigation into Musk

The French authorities are investigating Elon Musk and the platform 'X' regarding algorithm-related issues, with Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino summoned for testimony.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

Musk calls Spanish PM a โ€˜tyrantโ€™ after Spain announces sweeping social media crackdown

Elon Musk has criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez as a 'tyrant' following his announcement of measures to hold social media executives accountable and regulate platform algorithms at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Feb 3 โ€ข 23:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

From Algorithms to Identity Validation: The 5 Keys of the Spanish Project to Prohibit Networks for Minors Under 16

Spain is launching a strong offensive against the 'impunity on social media' by prohibiting minors under 16 from using these networks and criminalizing algorithm manipulation, as part of a five-measure package announced by President Pedro Sรกnchez at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

Feb 3 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

Holograms, artificial organs, personal robots, and digital twins await us in the near future

The World Economic Forum's 2020 predictions highlight how technology will transform the world in the next five years, focusing on intelligent algorithms that optimize production lines for higher quality and efficiency while reducing waste.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

How to save money while traveling? These popular tips may actually make your holiday more expensive

The article discusses how travel planning has evolved over the last decade with the use of algorithms and data, and the risks of certain popular money-saving tips that could ironically increase costs.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Raid in Paris - Offices of Online Platform 'X' Searched

French police and Europol have searched the offices of platform 'X' in Paris over suspicions of promoting child pornography and Holocaust denial, with claims that algorithms were manipulated in favor of far-right content.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Pornography, Hatred, and Algorithms: France Against X. Headquarters Searched, Prosecutor Summons Musk

French authorities conducted a search at the Paris headquarters of X (formerly Twitter) as part of an investigation into the platform's algorithms and their impact on online hate and pornography.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Raids against X offices in France

French authorities are conducting a search of X's offices as part of an investigation that started in January 2025, linked to reports of biased algorithms and the chatbot Grok.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Authorities raid 'X' locations in France and summon Elon Musk for questioning in relation to an investigation into social network algorithms

French authorities raided the U.S. social media platform X's offices and summoned its owner Elon Musk for questioning as part of a criminal investigation into algorithms.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
Crime & Justice

Police raid on X's office in Paris

French police conducted a search of X's offices in Paris as part of an investigation into the platform's algorithms and content promotion.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:20 UTC

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