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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Nursery of Papa Samih: The Symbol of Evil in 'Al-Madah' and Messages Beyond Drama

The article discusses the Egyptian TV series 'Al-Madah: The Legend of the End', highlighting its themes of spirituality and the influence of algorithms on human behavior.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Vikkstar on algorithms, social media and the future of YouTube

Vikram Singh Barn, known as Vikkstar, criticizes social media algorithms for creating addictive online cycles and emphasizes the responsibility of content creators.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Authenticity matters more than chasing algorithms โ€” Content creator, Bada

Content creator Agnes Bada emphasizes the importance of authenticity in her creative process rather than focusing solely on algorithmic trends.

Mar 14 โ€ข 00:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Report: The Supply of Social Media for Youth is Strongly Right-Wing

A study finds that social media algorithms expose young Europeans to a significant amount of right-wing political content.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Far-right Memes Fuel on TikTok and Instagram

A report reveals the rise of far-right youth culture in Sweden driven by anti-Semitic memes, exacerbated by social media algorithms favoring hate speech and conspiracy theories.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Social media algorithms threaten democracy in Finland, show top researchers

A recent study reveals that social media algorithms in Finland undermine democracy by skewing political discussions towards the right.

Mar 10 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The 'algorithm soldier'

The article discusses the need to continually redefine disinformation, especially in the context of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, hinting at the role of social media algorithms in shaping users' access to information.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Teenagers' Smartphone Overdependence Insufficiently Regulated by Schools... "Algorithms Should be Restricted"

A recent report indicates that recent regulations banning smartphone use during school hours are inadequate to address the issue of smartphone overdependence among teenagers in South Korea, prompting discussions for further legislative measures.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The bias of the algorithm: how social networks create tailored realities

The article discusses how social media algorithms shape individual realities, leading to societal fragmentation.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How do social media algorithms change during Ramadan?

The article discusses the adjustments made by social media algorithms during the Ramadan period to accommodate shifts in user behavior and digital engagement.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

The challenge of making a newscast in the era of algorithms and misinformation: "We are a filter between the viral and the relevant"

This article discusses the challenges faced by journalism in the age of algorithms and misinformation, emphasizing the role of news outlets as curators of relevant information.

Mar 7 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Molly Russell's dad locked door for safety but danger was already in bedroom

Ian Russell discusses the tragic death of his daughter Molly, emphasizing the detrimental impact of social media algorithms on vulnerable teens.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, rejects 'addictive algorithms' like TikTok's

Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, criticized addictive algorithms found in social media platforms like TikTok during a talk at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What does 'rage bait' mean and why did Oxford name it the word of the year in 2025

Oxford University named 'rage bait' as the word of the year for 2025, highlighting its significance in the context of social media dynamics.

Mar 2 โ€ข 22:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Archive Pieces, Homeland Fashion and Risk: Going Crazy for the Gold of Impact on the Red Carpet of the Goya Awards

The Goya awards showcase a blend of fashion creativity and social media strategy, focusing on how celebrity appearances are judged by algorithms.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Albanese does not back down and points the finger at 'social media and algorithms'

Francesca Albanese continues her controversial stance on Palestine, emphasizing her campaign against what she calls genocide while also facing international scrutiny following her recent participation in a contentious forum.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Children Under Pressure of Likes. Sexualization Begins in Elementary School

The article discusses the impact of social media algorithms on the sexualization of children and teenagers, stating that erotic content has become normalized in their lives.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
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‡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‡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‡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‡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‡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‡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‡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‡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‡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‡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
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‡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‡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 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

X Office in Paris Raided. Musk Called as a Witness.

French police raided the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X as part of an investigation into biased algorithms affecting the platform's system, with Musk being summoned as a witness.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

X Office in Paris Raided. Musk Called as a Witness.

French police raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of biased algorithms distorting the system.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Crime & Justice

The X Office in Paris Raided

French police raided the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X as part of an investigation into biased algorithms that distort outcomes, supported by Europol.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Why algorithms and tourists have fallen in love with Poland

Recent trends on YouTube and X show a surge in content highlighting Poland's safety and charm, driven by extensive advertising campaigns targeting nearly 78% of the country's online populace.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

Reddit overtakes TikTok in UK thanks to search algorithms and gen z

Reddit has surpassed TikTok in the UK as the fourth most visited social media platform, driven by effective search algorithms and growing popularity among Gen Z users.

Jan 3 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
Life & Tech

The Witness's Eyes in the Era of Algorithms / Why Journalistic Photography Matters Even in 2026

The importance of good journalistic photography remains crucial in the age of artificial intelligence and digital manipulation, ensuring that captured moments are authentic.

Jan 1 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We analyzed what the Sejm was doing in 2025. Debate dictated by algorithms

This article explores the discrepancies between the media portrayal of Poland's Sejm and its actual activities in 2025, highlighting the impact of social media algorithms on parliamentary discussions.

Dec 31 โ€ข 04:30 UTC

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