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Elon Musk’s posts on X have increased dramatically since he bought the company. The frequency reaches fever pitch when he’s got skin in the game. His fight with Brazil’s Supreme Court following its decision to ban X is a case in point.
Musk’s mini-missives consist largely of insults, complaint and barbs directed at Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. But, as Yasmin Curzi de Mendonçai writes, there’s a long history here which makes it much more than a bitter personal feud.
Australian children below a certain age will be barred from social media platforms under new laws proposed by the federal government. The plan does not specify the age limit, but the government is currently trialling age-assurance mechanisms for children aged 13–16. Michelle Grattan explains the significance of the plan.
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Yasmin Curzi de Mendonça, University of Virginia
Brazil’s attempt to strike a balance between free speech and regulation of online platforms has become politicized – complicating future legislation.
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Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
The Albanese government will legislate this term to enforce a minimum age for children to access social media.
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Precious Chatterje-Doody, The Open University
The White House believes it has uncovered a widespread Russian attempt to undermine the 2024 US presidential election.
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Christine Kinealy, Quinnipiac University; Kimberly DaCosta, New York University; Miriam Nyhan Grey, Mary Immaculate College
Presidential candidate’s potential ties to an Irish slave owner complicate narratives around colonial legacies and the proper place of Black Irish identity in history.
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Misheck Mutize, University of Cape Town
Comparative analysis has found inconsistencies in how rating agencies use economic indicators in rating African countries versus other regions.
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Frédéric Sawicki, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
The appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister signals an alliance between Emmanuel Macron and the right-wing Les Républicains party as well as shows the National Rally’s position of strength.
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Matthew Ricketson, Deakin University; Andrew Dodd, The University of Melbourne
Old-school media moguls used their considerable influence covertly to get what they want. The big tech bros now in charge have no time for such niceties.
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Jacob Dlamini, Princeton University
Steve Biko married reason with proselytising in ways that made him an excellent organiser. He understood the importance of organising and the need for faith in action.
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Noemi Procopio, University of Central Lancashire; Lavinia Iancu, University of North Dakota
An accurate estimate of when someone died is a critical part of forensic investigations. In extremely cold conditions, molecular biology can provide critical information where the naked eye cannot.
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Costas Velis, University of Leeds; Ed Cook, University of Leeds; Josh Cottom, University of Leeds
Pinpointing the biggest pollution hotspots helps to design more targeted ways to deal with plastic waste.
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