Tag: social networks
The Macron-Le Pen debate, battle of comments and “memes” on social networks
The televised debate of the second round of the presidential election was particularly followed on social networks with a proliferation of “memes”. These quirky and humorous images, which have long…
The Easter egg hunt in Argentina, a few clicks and a nice scam
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of online scams has exploded in Argentina, with four times more reports than before. Cyber-delinquents show a lot of inventiveness and know…
“Dark information”: investigation of these forgers of the info who manufacture fake news
Conspirators, extremist YouTubers, antivax communities on Facebook and Telegram, … they produce counter-information and manipulate public opinion. Journalist Antoine Bayet investigated “news forgers”. Antoine Bayet is the editorial director of…
Elon Musk is ‘not sure’ he can buy Twitter but has a plan B
After installing himself as the main shareholder of Twitter this month, the wealthy American Elon Musk now wants to completely buy the social network. For this, the boss of Telsa…
several accused of cyberbullying appear for “death threats”
Having become one of the symbols of the fight for freedom of expression and the right to blasphemy in France, Mila, 18 today, has been the victim of online hatred…
in China, what is the “great translation movement”?
The Chinese press has spoken very little of Boutcha, in Ukraine. State media did not report the massacre except to quote the Kremlin saying it was staged. A distortion of…
Elon Musk joins Twitter board
Elon Musk, the billionaire and boss, among others, of American firms, SpaceX producing space launchers and Tesla manufacturing electric propulsion vehicles, joined the board of directors of the social network…
Geolocation and hunting, a guarantee of security?
Last February a hunter accidentally killed a walker. The accident reopened the debate on a possible ban on hunting on Saturdays and the creation of a mobile application to geo-locate…
digital voter data closely scrutinized by candidates
All political parties in France have long had databases containing the names and contact details of their supporters or members. But these are not the only sources of digital information…
French presidential: the integrity of the election targeted by fake news
Three weeks before the French presidential election, a disinformation operation is trying to tarnish the legitimacy of the ballot. Taking advantage of a campaign context disrupted by the war in…