X Blocks Turkish Student Activists During Mass Protests Over Mayor's Degree Scandal
Social media platform X has restricted multiple Turkish university student group accounts following government demands amid nationwide protests over Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's detained degree controversy. The platform's compliance with Turkish authorities marks another instance of digital censorship targeting student activists and opposition voices.
Digital Deplatforming: Business Owner Banned After Satirical CEO Playing Cards Announcement
A business owner faced widespread account removals and platform bans after announcing plans to sell satirical playing cards featuring CEOs. The incident highlights contentious issues around content moderation policies and platform control over online expression.
South Korea Battles Wave of Misinformation Following Martial Law Declaration
President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration triggered an explosion of false claims and unverified rumors across South Korean social media. While citizens actively worked to debunk misinformation, the incident highlighted ongoing challenges with information verification despite the country's high digital literacy.
Meta's Algorithm Changes Drastically Reduce Palestinian News Visibility on Facebook
BBC investigation reveals Facebook's post-October 7 policy changes led to a 77% decline in Palestinian news engagement, while Israeli outlets saw increased visibility. Meta denies intentional suppression despite internal concerns about algorithmic bias against Palestinian content.