
US-Team bei Olympischen Winterspielen: Viel Liebe vor Ort, viel Hass auf Social Media
Die USA sind traditionell sehr präsent bei Olympia. Doch für welche USA sind Athleten und Zuschauer im Einsatz? Die Spiele sind politisch aufgeladen. mehr...

Platforms bend over backward to help DHS censor ICE critics, advocates say
Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem sued for coercing platforms into censoring ICE posts.

Medizinische Falschaussagen: KI-Modelle vertrauen Ärzten mehr als Social Media
Forscher testeten 20 KI-Modelle mit über 3 Millionen Anfragen auf ihre Anfälligkeit für medizinische Fehlinformationen.
Concerns for former Canberra boy in Iran, as Australia makes representations to Tehran
ACT government confirms it raised reports of boy’s fate with foreign affairs department, amid unverified claims he died last week Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast There are concerns for a former Canberra high school student following disputed claims he was killed in Iran, amid representations by the Australian government to Tehran over the potential execution of prisoners. Posts on social media accounts linked to the boy claimed he was still alive on Thursday. This came after previous posts suggested he had died last Friday, after reportedly being detained in Iran. The claims could not be verified. Continue reading...

Werbung mit Influencern: Eine Million Follower für die rosafarbene Wohlfühlwelt
Influencer richten sich oft an ein junges Publikum – aber nicht nur. Niklas Hartmann sucht die Richtigen für seine Kunden.

How Russia’s Invasion is Impacting Ukraine’s Youth
Last month, in the dead of a cold Autumn night, residents in the Ukrainian town of Balakliia were woken by the sound of two massive explosions. Social media footage showed apartments ablaze, balconies obliterated and a deep crater smouldering in a parking lot. Three people were killed and 13 injured in the November 17 attack, […] The post How Russia’s Invasion is Impacting Ukraine’s Youth appeared first on bellingcat.

Post zum Freitag: Wie KI (endlich?) Social Media kaputtmacht
Social Media wird bedroht – ausgerechnet von KI. Ist das vielleicht sogar eine gute Nachricht? Dies und weitere Themen in der Post zum Freitag.

Profiting From Exploitation: How We Found the Man Behind Two Deepfake Porn Sites
Content warning: This article contains descriptions of non-consensual sexual imagery. Depending on which of his social media profiles you were looking at, Mark Resan was either a marketing lead at Google or working for a dental implant company, a human resources company and a business software firm – all at the same time. But a […] The post Profiting From Exploitation: How We Found the Man Behind Two Deepfake Porn Sites appeared first on bellingcat.

Analysing Footage of Minneapolis ICE Shooting
To stay up to date on our latest investigations, join Bellingcat’s WhatsApp channel here On Jan. 7 Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was shot and killed by a federal agent on Portland Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The incident was captured on several separate videos and spread rapidly on social media. The videos were soon […] The post Analysing Footage of Minneapolis ICE Shooting appeared first on bellingcat.
Investigating the Impact of US-Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Programme
In the early hours of June 13, Israeli missiles slammed into apartment buildings across the Iranian capital, Tehran. By morning, it became apparent that nine men Israel said were closely associated with the country’s nuclear programme were dead. Videos posted to social media showed buildings in flames and rescue workers sifting through rubble as they […] The post Investigating the Impact of US-Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Programme appeared first on bellingcat.

Social-Media-Verbot für Jugendliche: »Es wird schlimmer, wenn wir Social Media verbieten«
Sollten TikTok, Instagram und Co. für Jugendliche verboten werden? Hier diskutieren Ricarda Lang, Tara-Louise Wittwer, Sascha Lobo und Ex-Schulleiterin Silke Müller über Gefahren, ahnungslose Eltern und darüber, ob soziale Medien klüger machen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What was the reaction of the US team at the Olympic Winter Games regarding social media?
The US team experienced a mix of love on-site and hate on social media.
Q:How do AI models compare to social media in terms of trust in medical information?
AI models tend to trust doctors more than information found on social media.
Q:What is the concern regarding AI's impact on social media?
There are discussions about how AI might negatively affect social media platforms.
Q:What actions is Australia taking regarding a former Canberra boy in Iran?
Australia is making representations to Tehran concerning the situation of the former Canberra boy.
Q:What is the argument against banning social media for teenagers?
The argument is that banning social media may worsen the situation for teenagers.