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SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCE IN ELECTIONS
A win that defied all oddsLuiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the Brazilian presidential election on October 25 after trailing in the first round. His victory was supporte...- Disinformation videos, likely from Russia, are exploiting real people to malign Senate candidatesAI-driven disinformation campaigns are targeting Democratic Senate candidates Sherrod Brown and James Talarico during the midterm elections...
- Meta, Snap head to trial in another case about social media's harmsJury selection is expected to begin on Wednesday in Los Angeles for another landmark trial about the alleged harms of social media on young...
- Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro and family will get US visas after election loss, State Department saysThe US State Department has agreed to issue visas to Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family following his election defeat to inc...
- 'Modi won't go anywhere': BJP, Congress trade barbs over Mallikarjun Kharge's 'baap' remarksKharge triggered a row when he said "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" in response to an audience member's comment that "the prime minister will not...
- Astrologer's own prediction goes wrong, Jodhpur based Omprakash Bishnoi with more than 2 million followers gets only 33 votes in sarpanch electionsOmprakash Bishnoi, an astrologer and YouTuber with more than two million followers across social media, secured just 33 votes in a sarpanch...
- Who is André Janones? The 'General' behind ‘Lula’s Army’, 10.8 million-follower WhatsApp channel that helped Brazil’s left mobilise voters after the president’s first-round setbackA WhatsApp channel called ‘Lula’s Army’ gained 10.8 million followers during Brazil’s presidential election campaign, with Congressman Andr...
- UP CEO probes bizarre voter list names, says action will be taken over forged slipsUttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer has acknowledged unusual names appearing in the state's voter list. Issues arose during the recent ...
- Jamia Milia Islamia students refuse to end protest despite poll order, scuffles break out with security personnelProtests continue at Jamia Millia Islamia as students demand the restoration of union elections since 2006. The university announced electi...
- 'Brazil is no one's backyard': Re-elected Brazilian president Lula da SilvaLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva has recently been re-elected as the President of Brazil. During his victory speech, he emphasized Brazil's status...
- Mamata accuses BJP of using 'money, intimidation' to influence peopleFormer West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of using money and intimidation to influence people, alleging that police...
- AI ad blitz distorts US midterms 2026AI-generated political advertisements are becoming more prevalent as the November elections approach, raising concerns among voters. Resear...
- IKEA sells Indian steel thali for Rs 760; Harsh Goenka jokes next they will call belan a ‘aerodynamic dough-flattening wand’ and price it at Rs 4,500From Kolhapuri chappals and dupattas to stainless-steel plates, Harsh Goenka has taken a satirical swipe at the trend of presenting familia...
- NYC influencer Wendy Durán arrested in Colombia after cops find cache of guns and drugs in her apartment; all you need to know about herWendy Durán, a social media influencer known for her brand expansion content, was arrested in Columbia for illegal firearm possession. Duri...
- NYC early voting starts today: Key races that could shape house controlEarly voting NYC: NYC early voting begins October 24 and runs through November 1, ahead of Election Day on November 3. Here are the key New...
- FBI warns voters ahead of US midterms 2026: How to spot suspicious election messages and report themThe FBI is warning Americans about election crimes ahead of the 2026 midterms, including voter fraud, threats and false voting information....
- ‘Brands need to be loved by humans and read by agents’: BCG’s Lauren Wiener on AI’s impact on marketingThe growing influence of AI and LLMs on purchase decisions is significant across various consumer touchpoints. Brands are now required to o...
- India’s Gen Z: In world's largest democracy, an electoral wildcardIndia’s Gen Z population is sizeable, but its electoral influence will depend on voter eligibility, registration, turnout and constituency-...
- Greece passes social media ban for children under 15In a significant move towards online safety, Greece's parliament has enacted a law banning social media usage for children under 15, set to...
- Meta tells Brazil's electoral court it treats Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday voteMeta has taken steps to comply with a court order for equal treatment of presidential candidates in Brazil. The electoral court directed th...
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