News for Social Media Social media platform accuses ADL of 'Jewish privilege''Gab' social media platform pushes back on criticism by ADL, accuses group of serving as agent of Israeli interests. WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram gradually returningSocial media sites, app owned by Facebook rendered unusable for more than six hours by unknown glitch.New Hampshire politician reprimanded for posting anti-Semitic image to social mediaState's Legislative Ethics Committee reprimands lawmaker and demands a "suitable letter of apology" after rep. posts image to social media. Yoaz Hendel: 'We'll get involved in how Facebook Israel is managed'Communications Minister slams social media: 'I'm definitely not happy with the status quo, there's a real problem with them.' After mounting criticism Facebook puts Instagram Kids on holdSocial media giant shelving kids version of Instagram over concerns that social media endangers the mental health of young people.Facebook to delete 'harmful' accounts?It appears the social media platform will begin taking a more drastic approach to users it deems 'harmful'. Is FB exempting 'high-profile' users from extra oversight?According to WSJ report, celebrities, politicians and other high profile users are exempted from some of the social media platform's rules.Report: Anti-Semitic hashtags and content widespread on InstagramReport by UK Community Security Trust concludes that users on Instagram are running into anti-Semitic content at an alarming rate. Report: Far right groups on TikTok using music to get around hate content regulationsExtremist users posting anti-Semitic content using musical backgrounds and video effects to fool algorithms that detect hate propaganda. Twitch users plan one-day ‘walkout’ over flood of Nazi symbols, hateful messagesGroup of top streamers on popular video game streaming site will shut off service on Sep 1 in protest against hateful content in chats. Report: Majority of social media sites failing to combat anti-SemitismADL's 2021 Online Antisemitism Report Card finds that platforms performed at "middling level" when it came to removing Jew-hate. U of Cali prof under investigation for anti-Israel Twitter postsAccount of over 2,200 tweets includes offensive posts about Zionists and Israel. Pro-Trump social media platform flooded with jihadi propagandaReport finds that GETTR's free speech policy being exploited by terror groups posting graphic and violent videos and memes.Report: Social media sites failing to remove majority of anti-Semitic contentA new report found that major social media sites failed to act on 84% of flagged content featuring Jew hatred or anti-Jewish content. Billie Eilish accused of 'racism' after saying: "Hi, Israel"Releasing her new album, Billie Eilish says, 'Hi, Israel' - and is called 'racist' and 'occupier.' 'We must work together to fight anti-Semitism on social media'Intelligence Minister Elazar Stern meets TikTok executive to discuss how to fight anti-Semitic content on the platform. Likud MK blocked from FacebookMK Distel Atbaryan's Facebook account blocked after she wrote to a professor that there was a match between his inner and outer ugliness.UK government calls on social media firms to adopt IHRA definition of anti-SemitismMove, considered long overdue, is backed by leading British Jewish advocacy group. Trump: Damages could reach 'trillions' in social media law suitTrump is taking on Facebook, Twitter and Google, as well as their CEOs, on censorship charges after they suspended his accounts. Trump announces class action lawsuits against CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, GoogleSuits to demand Trump's social media accounts be restored, 'punitive damages.' 2 dead, thousands without power after mudslide strikes in JapanGraphic social media footage shows a mountainside spontaneously collapsing, sweeping several houses away in seconds.Trump joins RumbleFormer US President Donald Trump has joined the Rumble app, after being banned from other social media platforms. 'Creepy': Biden whispering during press sessionSocial media is abuzz with speculations after President Biden repeatedly whispered into the microphone during an impromptu press conference. Donald Trump celebrates 75th birthday todayFormer president greeted on social media with thousands of birthday well wishes. Zionist occupiers? Beyond the social media 'truths''Unpacked' attempts to dissect truth from fiction in what many believe is a one-sided affair. Watch: Psaki defends Facebook banning of TrumpWhite House Press Secretary Jen Psaki appeared to praise social media's banning individuals for 'misinformation campaigns' on Friday. ADL accuses Facebook of turning blind eye to anti-Semitic contentADL says that thousands of anti-Semitic posts and groups that violate Facebook's own rules are allowed to remain on the social media site. Trump's blog permanently shut downFormer President had used his blog to share statements after larger social media companies banned him from their platforms.The world under siege as Big Tech weaponizes DemocracySilicon Valley has the government answering to them on every level, proving a greater threat than the Russian Communists. Op Ed Suspected incitement against Bennett on social mediaCyber unit at Lahav 433 investigating photo in which Bennett is seen with a kaffiyeh. Russia fines social media platforms for posting 'banned' contentA Russian court fined social media giants for failing to delete banned content voicing support for jailed opposition leader Navalny. NBA teams take social media stands against anti-SemitismSeveral NBA teams post messages condemning spike in anti-Semitism. 'These hateful and dangerous acts MUST stop,' one team says. WJC stands with Israel and welcomes ceasefireWJC also expresses outrage at surge in anti-Semitic attacks and anti-Semitism on social media during the last 11 days. Social media videos are shaping viewers' beliefs on IsraelTikTok and Twitter videos bring images of Israel-Gaza conflict home to American Jews. Could Trump take Facebook suit to Supreme Court?Social media expert says social media giant's claims of fair play are nothing but a coverup for Democrats in control of public opinion.Trump launches new platform after social media banNew platform enables former President to communicate directly with his followers after ban from sites like Twitter and Facebook. UK author of novel about mixed-race identity accused of posting hate on social mediaAuthor's 2014 novel had explored issues of racism and won praise for its portrayal of a mixed-race young woman growing up in Scotland. Cambridge man who posted about killing Jews found guilty of terror-related charge24-year old Cambridge graduate was on trial for posting threatening anti-Semitic rants on social media and possessing a bomb-making manual. 'Déjà vu' - Social media continuing banning spreeFox reports on social media platforms continuing their 'political purge' of stories and activists they oppose. Israeli leaders address Yom Hazikaron on social mediaPoliticians from the entire political spectrum take to social media their thoughts on Israel's Remembrance Day. Twitch becomes first social media site to ban users for off-site behaviorIn a first, popular video game streaming platform will now block users for their behavior outside of the site. Watch: Prager Thought Police make an arrest (PARODY)In PragerU's latest edition of 'COPS,' Officer Will Witt comes upon a 'white male yet to renounce his privilege on social media.' Trump launches site to promote future career in politicsTrump launched a site to promote his accomplishments as president in preparation for mid-term elections, social media platform to come. Watch: CEO of Twitter admits banning TrumpTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey admits to having 'last word' when banning President Trump after being asked if he did so at House hearing. LIVE: Zuckerberg, Dorsey, Pichai testify on misinformation,extremism in big techHouse Energy and Commerce Committee holds hearing on "Disinformation Nation: Social Media's Role in Promoting Extremism and Misinformation.' 'Former Pres. Trump to redefine social media' - Aide forecasts new 'Free Speech' platformTrump Senior Adviser says former president could make return to social media after being indefinitely banned from Facebook & Twitter. 'Speech police:' Principal suspended for criticizing Big TechPrincipal from Tennessee school who was suspended 6 weeks for daring to question social media censorship interviewed by Tucker Carlson.New anti-Semitic slurs used to evade social media algorithmsSecret language used to evade detection by algorithms poses challenge to law enforcement and social media platforms, new study reveals. Parler back onlineSocial media platform says it has new site 'not dependent on Big Tech for its operation.' Florida governor DeSantis: 'We'll hold social media accountable'Florida Governor DeSantis tells Newsmax about plans to hold social media platforms and 'big tech' accountable following censorship campaign.Parler board fires company CEOFox reports Parler board of directives has terminated CEO John Matze's tenure after he was 'met with constant resistance on company vision.' Rabbi Michoel Green, an anti-vaxxer rabbi, is fired by Chabad over social media postsContinued emphasis on anti-vax rhetoric is in 'direct conflict with the sacred task' for which emissary was appointed, director says. Social media superstar launches campaign to 50 million followers against anti-SemitismMartin: 'As a girl of Jewish and Hispanic descent, I have received my fair share of hate on social media over the years.' Social media: Selective outrageThe internet has come to resemble medieval Europe during the time of the Black Death, when Jews were accused of poisoning wells. Op-ed. Digital Jihad multiculturalism: 'We will conquer you using your laws'Trump is gone, but Islamists stay on and use social media for Jihad. A partial list of Jihad accounts with not a word from Big-Tech. Op-ed. Bernie breaks the internetAn image of Senator Bernie Sanders at Biden’s inauguration this week has gotten the attention of creative social media users. Geller goes globalJamie Geller speaks with Eve Harow about the need to rebrand Judaism, food, the power of social media. |
