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Disabling Images and Videos on WhatsApp Cut Misinformation Exposure During Brazilian Election, Study Finds
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The Supreme Court of Brazil ruled on Thursday in favour of a tightening of the regulation of social networks, in a country where the fight against disinformation is a major political issue. ...
Disabling images and videos on WhatsApp cut misinformation exposure during Brazilian election, study finds
Elected officials, political analysts, and nonprofit organizations have for years spotlighted the spread of online election information in Western democracies—largely with a focus on media platforms popular in these nations, such as X and Facebook.
Platforms such as X, TikTok, Instagram or Facebook will now have to remove illegal content "immediately" without waiting for a judge's ruling," said the President of the Court.
The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil established on Thursday new guidelines to comply with the contents that are published on social networks, while noting that the current norm on internet rights is partially unconstitutional. READ ALSO: Brazil: President Lula intercedes on evictions from the right in Favela do Moinho “The provision requires non-compliance with a specific court order so that Internet application providers are civilly liabl…
Platforms (X, TikTok, Instagram...) must now remove illegal content "immediately" without waiting for a judge's ruling. The President of the Supreme Court defends not wanting to "let the world fall into an abyss of incivility" The Supreme Court of Brazil has ruled on Thursday in favour of a tightening of the regulation of social networks, in a country where the fight against disinformation is a major political issue. Platforms like X, TikTok, In…
The Supreme Court of Brazil examines the regulation of social networks, in Brazilia, on June 4, 2025. ERALDO PERES / AP In Brazil, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, June 26, in favour of a tightening of the regulation of social networks, in a country where the fight against disinformation is a major political issue. Platforms like X, TikTok, Instagram or Facebook will now have to remove "immediately" illegal content - making for example the a…
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