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Youth protests and social media: Why AI moderation must be sensitive

Translated title. Original: Jugendproteste und Social Media: Warum KI-Moderation sensibel sein muss

The piece discusses concerns that AI-driven moderation of youth protests can misinterpret political intent, fueled by rapid online amplification and broad warnings; it calls for careful handling of data, transparency in moderation criteria, and consideration of privacy when shaping policy around digital mobilization.

Facebook Censors Telford Update

The author reports that Facebook removed a post with wide reach, restricting their page after disputing the removal's claim about an inappropriate image of public figures; they note prior platform restrictions and reference other removals, urging readers to subscribe to a newsletter, with Raja Miah MBE cited.

Pakistani Facebook pages spread political content to Norwegians.

Translated title. Original: Pakistanske Facebook-sider sprer politisk innhold til nordmenn

Faktisk.no traced 233 Facebook pages that share political posts aimed at users in Norway and other countries. Facebook lists administrators for the pages in several countries, but none of the 19 pages first examined had an administrator location in Norway.

Platforms must take responsibility - Politics and culture

Translated title. Original: Plattformen müssen Verantwortung übernehmen - Politik und Kultur

The document discusses how online platforms and their algorithms shape political information for youth, prioritizing engagement over truth; it notes the role of major intermediaries in content dissemination and references legal/regulatory responses in Europe aimed at limiting online influence on public opinion.

Facebook, Meta | Municipality shuts down Facebook: – No longer a safe channel

Translated title. Original: Facebook, Meta | Kommune legger ned Facebook: – Ikke lenger en trygg kanal

A North European municipality suspends its Facebook account due to safety concerns and misinformation, opting to stay on Instagram and LinkedIn instead, with ongoing evaluation of social channels.

How political communication on Instagram shifts the AI debate

Translated title. Original: Wie politische Kommunikation auf Instagram die KI-Debatte verschiebt

AI-assisted analysis and moderation become integral to political communication on Instagram, as short posts influence perceptions and future eligibility debates; effective implementation requires transparent data flows, human oversight, and integration of content, timing, and engagement signals into KI-driven monitoring and decision-making.

Social Media Bans and New Regulations in Europe - HaberGo

Translated title. Original: Avrupa'da Sosyal Medya Yasakları ve Yeni Düzenlemeler - HaberGo

Europe is debating social media regulation, with France and Australia facing legal challenges over age-based restrictions. Courts question bans as a complete solution, while a European coalition favors building safer, transparent, and privacy-respecting alternative platforms instead of broad bans.

Big Tech Will Not Broadcast Your Dissent – Mother Jones

Social platforms faced scrutiny for political content and enforcement during elections, with Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and X cited for suspensions, reparations, and ad rejections; responses and investigations followed in Brazil and globally, highlighting tensions between platform policies, political actors, and free-speech rhetoric.

Election content moderation: Meta Council identifies flaws | G1

Translated title. Original: Moderação de conteúdo eleitoral: Conselho da Meta aponta falhas | G1

Meta's content moderation process involves the Oversight Board, an independent body that reviews removal or restoration decisions on Facebook and Instagram, but not WhatsApp due to encryption. The document notes flaws identified by Meta Council in this framework.

From San Francisco to Silicon Valley: what international law can offer Meta and its “Supreme Court” | law practice

Translated title. Original: De San Francisco a Silicon Valley: lo que el derecho internacional puede ofrecer a Meta y su «Tribunal Supremo» | abogacía

The document discusses how social platforms like Meta increasingly moderate content, raising legitimacy concerns. It argues international law can help ground private moderation in universal rights, citing Meta's Oversight Board as a quasi-judicial body and exploring how international norms might bridge private action with public rights.