Manipulation Archives

‘Foreign interference’: France launches criminal investigation into X; to look into algorithmic manipulation and unlawful data gathering

The Paris Prosecutor said on Friday that it has launched a criminal investigation into X, the Elon Musk-owned social networking site, over allegations that it manipulated its content to enable “foreign interference.” Magistrate Laure Beccuau said on Friday that prosecutors launched an investigation and were looking to determine whether the social media giant violated French […]

Beijing slams ‘manipulation and hype’ over Chinese soldiers captured in Ukraine

BEIJING: China on Tuesday rejected what it called “manipulation and hype” around two of its nationals captured in Ukraine, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr ZelenskyY accused Moscow of dragging Beijing into its invasion.“China is verifying the relevant information and circumstances,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said when asked about the prisoners of war.Beijing urged “relevant parties […]

Watch: Donald Trump accused of market manipulation after ‘friends make $2.5 billion and $900 million’

Trump took a U-turn on tariffs, putting a pause for 90 days. On Wednesday morning, US markets fluctuated until Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, advising it was an optimal time to purchase stocks. Approximately four hours later, he announced a 90-day tariff suspension, resulting in significant market gains.Criticism poured in after White House aide […]