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Brazil's Supreme Court Fines X: A Battle for Online Freedom and Accountability

Brazil's Supreme Court has imposed a hefty daily fine on the social media giant X, formerly Twitter, for allegedly disregarding a judicial ban. The platform now faces a daily penalty of over $900,000 until it complies with the order to suspend its services in the country. The controversy began when......

Unveiling the Russian Disinformation Campaign: A Deepfake Hit-and-Run Scandal

A recent revelation by Microsoft has exposed a sophisticated disinformation campaign orchestrated by a Russian propaganda group, shedding light on the intricate tactics employed to influence public opinion ahead of the upcoming US presidential election. The false narrative, which gained traction on......

Meta Takes Action: Unveiling Russian State Media's Deceptive Tactics

In a bold move, Meta, the powerhouse behind Facebook and Instagram, has banned prominent Russian state media outlets, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya, from its global platforms. This decision follows an extensive investigation into these media networks' alleged involvement in foreign interference......

X Shuttered in Brazil: Musk's Platform Faces Legal Showdown Over Disinformation

X, formerly known as Twitter, has been banned in Brazil after failing to comply with a Supreme Court judge's order to appoint a new legal representative in the country. The ban, ordered by Judge Alexandre de Moraes, mandates the "immediate and complete suspension" of the social media platform......

A video Falsely Claiming to Threaten the Olympic Games is likely of Russian origin, Researchers Suggest

In a startling development just days before the Paris Olympic Games, a video purportedly showing a Hamas fighter threatening the event has been identified as part of a sophisticated disinformation operation. Experts from Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center, who examined the footage at the request......

Paris 2024 Olympics: IOC Quashes Cancellation Rumors, Denounces Disinformation Campaign

In a decisive move to quell swirling rumors, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has firmly dispelled speculations of a last-minute cancellation or postponement of the 2024 Paris Summer Games. The IOC attributed the unfounded claims to a "disinformation campaign" against France. "This......

Russia's Covert Campaign: Undermining the 2024 Paris Olympics

In a troubling revelation, a new report from Microsoft's threat intelligence unit has uncovered a secret Russian influence campaign aimed at discrediting the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and fomenting fears of potential terror attacks. This covert operation by "prolific Russian influence actors"......

President Macron Denounces Baseless Rumors Surrounding First Lady's Identity

French President Emmanuel Macron recently addressed and vehemently refuted unfounded conspiracy theories circulating online regarding his wife, Brigitte Macron, being transgender. In a candid interview, Macron expressed frustration with these fabricated scenarios, labeling them as "false information"......

MPs Rally for Bolstering Credible Press and Combating Fake News

In response to the pervasive spread of disinformation across the digital landscape, members of parliament are rallying for a robust strategy to combat "fake news" and fortify the pivotal role of credible media. During an impassioned session on Wednesday, deputies thoroughly examined recommendations......