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Now playing Next Tech News EU officially launches formal probe into Israel-Hamas war content on X The EU has asked Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, to hand over information about its handling of misinformation and violent terrorist content. 12/10/2023
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Now playing Next Tech News EU gives ultimatum to Musk to deal with Israel-Hamas misinformation The EU's digital rights chief warned the owner of X, formerly Twitter, that war misinformation flooding the site was a potential breach of EU law. 11/10/2023
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Now playing Next Ukraine Ukraine: Was the Russian airstrike on a cathedral in Odesa staged? Multiple social media accounts falsely argue the attack is fake because a woman in the video can be seen picking up the debris with a little too much ease. 04/08/2023
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Now playing Next Georgia Former soviet states fighting against Russian influence Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, propaganda and disinformation have been perceived as a major threat in a number of countries. Why do these materials play such a role and even become a tool of domestic politics? 05/06/2023
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Now playing Next Tech News EU slams Twitter as ‘irresponsible’ for leaving disinformation code Despite Twitter’s withdrawal, the EU’s anti-disinformation code remains “strong,” said Vera Jourova. 29/05/2023
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