The author talks to EL PAÍS about the search for more democratic alternatives to the current oligopolistic model of the digital world
The number of toxic messages rose by 50% in the months following the purchase of the social media platform, now named X, and they also received 70% more likes
The two Silicon Valley giants co-founded OpenAI in 2015, but their mutual animosity has only intensified since then
A handful of technocrats, convinced of their intellectual superiority, occupy key positions of power. They champion a supposed critical thinking — ‘think for yourself’ or ‘find your own truth’ — which they want us to pursue by surfing their social media platforms, where propaganda and disinformation thrive
The Spanish actress, nominated for an Oscar for her leading role in ‘Emilia Pérez,’ speaks to EL PAÍS about her tweets, which have caused a scandal in Hollywood, her current feelings and her future
After a series of offensive tweets and a lukewarm apology, the actress now faces a difficult month leading up to the Hollywood awards. Experts argue that ‘Emilia Pérez’ may not win any of the 13 awards it is nominated for as a result of the scandal
Other more dedicated players kept track of the tycoon while he worked at his companies or posted on X
The billionaire has begun to hire employees for the Department of Government Effectiveness and to point out some expenses to be cut
As social media removes anti-hoax controls and relegates the serious media to the sidelines, China is jailing the journalist who documented the 2022 Zero-Covid protests in ‘Not the Foreign Force’. Yet Musk claims that the real tyranny comes from Keir Starmer in the United Kingdom
Meta’s decision to reduce content controls amplifies the most damaging effects of its platforms, as users are left without the necessary tools to combat harmful misinformation
Mark Zuckerberg’s company argues that its initiative to flag misinformation ‘became a tool to censor’ and will adopt an approach similar to community notes on X
Some artists and movements are claiming back the innocent world wide web of 25 years ago, but other experts note that all the current errors already existed back then, and that this nostalgia is preventing us from focusing on finding solutions
The Tesla boss’s support of the far-right AfD in Germany and the insults to the British government, are compounding nervousness on the continent
Platforms now include references to their generative artificial intelligence tools in their terms of service. They acknowledge that these tools may make errors, but place the responsibility on the user for the content they generate
If Musk can monetize the angst of teenage girls who hate their bodies, he will. It’s already happening
More than 74 land defenders from various First Nations have created an online space they say is free of ‘racism and neoliberal discourse,’ designed for the posting of stories from Mesoamerican lands and their diasporas
A new study finds that it’s not the use of the internet, screens, or platforms that harms mental health, but rather the type of content consumed
Individuals who overemphasize the negative side of things can wind up limiting themselves and complicating the lives of those around them. Providing them with validation and assisting in the hunt for alternative viewpoints are two tactics you can take when you find yourself caught in their storm
The possibility that the Republican could disrupt currencies or the stock markets with his unpredictable messages is forcing traders to pay close attention
Platforms that do not comply with the new rule may face fines of more than $30 million
The executive argues that the success of the social network she works for lies in the fact that, unlike other platforms, it offers users a wide range of options to customize the content they see
Although visually similar to the old Twitter, the social network offers features that distinguish it from the current X, making it easier for users to follow the topics that interest them
The documentary ‘The Truth Vs Alex Jones’ charts how an ultra-right scammer unleashed a spiral of hatred against the parents of the Sandy Hook victims. He has been convicted and fined, his website bought by the satirical news site The Onion, but he has re-emerged on X thanks to Elon Musk
The richest man in the world and his fellow billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy outline their plans as heads of DOGE in an article in ‘The Wall Street Journal’
The expert points out that algorithms play an ever-growing role in shaping our perception of reality. The difficulty in deciphering them places society at a significant disadvantage relative to major corporations
Elon Musk’s use of X to support the Republican candidate has sparked the growth of alternative social networks like Bluesky
New research finds that interactions with ideologically different users are more toxic, especially when it comes to political messages. Meanwhile, alternatives such as Threads, are becoming more popular
