Category: Digital media

Local. Left behind. Prey to populist politics? What the data tells us about the 2024 UK rioters

The Guardian has scrutinised data that provides insights into the lives of those accused of taking part in the unrest. The findings provide the first comprehensive picture of the alleged rioters – and challenge some of the...

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Deluge of abuse sent on X to prominent UK politicians in election period

Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer, Diane Abbott, Suella Braverman and Sadiq Khan received between them 85,000 abusive messages, study findsThe UK’s most prominent politicians were subjected to a deluge of abuse on X during the...

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Prince Harry hits out at spread of disinformation via AI and social media

Duke speaks at summit on digital responsibility while on visit with Duchess of Sussex to ColombiaThe Duke of Sussex has hit out at online disinformation during a four-day visit to Colombia, warning: “What happens online...

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Politicians and public should consider quitting X, says Liverpool mayor

Steve Rotheram, whose region covers Southport, said misinformation on platform had contributed to riotsPoliticians and the public should consider quitting Elon Musk’s X platform en masse, the Labour mayor of the Liverpool...

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What is the UK’s Online Safety Act and what powers will it provide?

New laws expected to come into force in 2025 are under spotlight after online planning of far-right riots in EnglandThe Online Safety Act is back under the spotlight after a week of violence driven in part by far-right groups...

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Sadiq Khan calls on Londoners to ‘check on’ friends and neighbours amid rioting

Mayor urges show of ‘compassion’ as Muslims and minority ethnic residents are left fearful of planned disorderUK riots live – latest updatesSadiq Khan has pleaded with Londoners to check on their friends and...

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