The article discusses the rise of neo-Nazi activity on Musk's X (formerly Twitter) and the concerns raised by the eSafety commissioner and Coalition senator James Paterson. It also explores the broader issue of misinformation and disinformation on social media, citing the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' warning about its existential threat. The author criticizes Peter Dutton's stance on migration, arguing that his proposed policies are inconsistent and potentially harmful. Finally, the article expresses concern about the increasing pressure on preschoolers through academic coaching.
”, February 2). Australian neo-Nazis are running riot on Musk’s X, warns our eSafety commissioner and also, notably, the coalition’s James Paterson, who has obviously decided that what is going on in far-right politics is too much. Labor failed to get their social media legislation through the Senate in 2024. Even if they succeed this year, it will be too late to safeguard our election from the torrent of misinformation on social media .
, February 2). This is a man who has repeatedly railed against migrants, blaming them for rising house prices, crime, violence, traffic snarls and sundry issues and problems. More worryingly, he has inflamed talkback radio, influenced media coverage, engaged in verisimilitude as a deliberate tactic, and used social media as an influencing tool around the issue of race and migration. Apparently, he will turn around his long-standing anti-migration stance for a price.
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