X, Facebook and Instagram exercise ordinate and often pernicious power, which must be contested and socially enriching alternatives developed
From Egypt to South Africa, fake accounts, bots and generative AI are manipulating African politics. And 2024 is a record year for elections
This is an edited extract from Ben Mezrich’s new book called Breaking Twitter
The billionaire has cut more than 80% of the platform’s workforce, including moderators tasked with stamping out abusive content
There are fears that misinformation could trigger real-world harm, amplifying hate and violence especially in conflicts such as in Israel/Palestine