SOCIAL MEDIA REGULATION & BIG TECH ACCOUNTABILITY
Government and regulatory efforts to oversee social media platforms, algorithmic accountability, data privacy, content moderation and the political influence of major tech companies
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Coldplay Kisscam Woman Opens Up to Oprah, Accuses Tech Giants of Profiting From Her Suffering
EL PAÍSKristin Cabot, la protagonista de la ‘kisscam’ de Coldplay, se sincera con Oprah Winfrey y acusa a las tecnológicas de “lucrarse con su dolor”
3/17/2026, 12:42:33 PM
Kristin Cabot, the former HR director at Astronomer who went viral after being caught on a Coldplay concert kisscam with her then-boss Andy Byron in July 2025, has given a candid interview to Oprah Winfrey. She revealed she continues to receive hate messages and death threats, and accused tech companies of profiting from the harassment she has endured. Cabot's public appearance marks her first major media statement since the incident sparked a global online storm.
Meta Partners with Major News Groups to Expand AI Assistant Content
EL PAÍSMeta se alía con Prisa para ampliar las noticias y el contenido en su asistente de IA
3/16/2026, 12:57:04 PM
Meta has struck a content partnership agreement with Prisa, News Corp, Le Figaro and Süddeutsche Zeitung to expand the news and editorial content available through its Meta AI assistant. The deal marks a significant move by the tech giant to integrate established journalistic sources into its artificial intelligence platform. It reflects a broader industry trend of Big Tech seeking licensing arrangements with traditional media groups to feed their AI systems.
Trump Threatens US Media with Treason Charges Over Iran War Reporting
RTTrump threatens media with treason charges over Iran war coverage
3/16/2026, 6:27:37 AM
President Donald Trump has accused US media outlets of disseminating AI-generated Iranian disinformation related to the ongoing war with Iran, threatening them with treason charges. The move signals a dramatic escalation in Trump's confrontation with the press during wartime, raising serious concerns about press freedom. Critics warn the threat could be used to suppress critical coverage of US military operations.
EU Countries Agree to Ban AI Models That Enable Sexual Deepfakes
EL PAÍSLos países de la UE acuerdan prohibir los modelos de IA que permitan los ‘deepfakes’ sexuales
3/13/2026, 2:47:40 PM
EU member states have agreed to ban artificial intelligence models capable of generating sexual deepfakes, following a proposal championed by Spain. The decision was triggered in part by controversy surrounding Grok, an AI tool that allowed the mass creation of sexualized images of women and minors. The move marks a significant step in European efforts to regulate harmful AI-generated content.