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Polymarket paid influencers to fake huge wins, WSJ reports

Investigation says the crypto prediction platform used paid young creators, replica websites and online commenters to make staged profits look authentic, raising new questions about transparency as competition in prediction markets intensifies

Raphael Kahan | 06.22.26

'Fighting emotions with facts and logic': former IDF spokeswoman takes Israel’s PR war online

Rachel Lester, who served in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and returned to reserve duty after Oct. 7, says independent creators can succeed where official messaging cannot, arguing Israel needs more diverse voices and emotional storytelling in the battle for public opinion

Alexandra Lukash | 06.21.26

‘I don’t hate Israelis anymore’: Israeli creator uses Arabic TikTok to bridge wartime divide

Herut Davidson says social media has become both a battleground and an opportunity, giving individuals a way to challenge dominant narratives and speak directly for themselves

Giorgia Valente/ The Media Line | 06.16.26

Canada proposes social media ban for children under 16, new rules for AI chatbots

Canada has introduced a bill banning social media accounts for users under 16 and requiring rapid removal of harmful content; the proposal also imposes new obligations on AI platforms and chatbots, including safeguards against harmful and violent content

Daniela Ginzburg | 06.12.26

Meta reduced content moderation and threats of violence, hate speech jumped fourfold

New report claims that since Meta reduced its automated filtering, enforcement on its platforms, the volume of threats, harassment and hate speech has skyrocketed; Researchers point to combination of broader 'freedom of expression' policies and increased exposure to political content

Raphael Kahan | 06.10.26

While Tehran celebrates another 'victory,' Iranian social media tells a different story

Regime presents a victorious front, but a completely different language is developing online; through humor, satire and 'taarof' - the art of indirect speech - citizens are delivering harsh criticism of the government without saying it explicitly

Efi Benay | 06.10.26

The fridge mistakes that spoil food faster and drive up your electricity bill

Experts say smarter temperature settings, fewer door openings, proper food placement and regular maintenance can keep groceries fresher, lower electricity use and extend the life of the home’s hardest-working appliance

Yulia Prilik Niv | 06.06.26

Did Netanyahu buy bot followers? Instagram gains tens of thousands overnight

Researcher Gil Feldman flagged the surge, saying many new accounts do not appear real; fake followers are banned by major platforms and can trigger penalties

Israel Wullman | 05.31.26

פוסטים אנטישמים שנוצרו על ידי AI והופצו ברשתות החברתיות

Report: AI videos and memes turn antisemitism into viral content for kids

CyberWell report says AI tools are fueling antisemitic videos and songs that reach millions online, with much of the content aimed at children and teens through gaming, memes and viral trends

Daniela Ginzburg | 05.18.26

'War did not change our decision': Maayan Gordon shares her aliyah journey with 2M TikTok followers

Maayan Gordon, US-born Jewish TikTok creator with 2M followers, shares her aliyah journey to Jerusalem with husband Benjamin and their daughter; she cites renewed Jewish connection after Oct. 7 and says war didn't change the decision

Roy Rubinstein | 05.06.26

Candy craze: Swedish gummies are everywhere

Controversial Swedish experiment gave rise to TikTok’s latest obsession; with airy textures and higher-quality ingredients, Swedish gummies are emptying shelves and drawing curious tasters; We sampled them to see what’s behind the hype

Sapir Gordo | 05.04.26

US lawsuit against Meta could reshape Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico’s attorney general is pressing Meta to overhaul Facebook and Instagram over child safety, seeking strict age checks, usage caps and limits on addictive features—moves that could reshape social media globally

Raphael Kahan | 05.04.26

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Five influencers using social media to fight fake news and antisemitism

These influencers have each used the reach of social media in different ways — through food, law, satire, journalism and personal storytelling — to challenge fake news about Israel and confront antisemitism in public

ynet Global | 04.22.26

Mamdani's wife apologizes for past anti-Israel social media posts: 'Being 15 doesn’t excuse it'

Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, wrote that Tel Aviv 'should not have existed in the first place' and described all its residents as 'occupiers' and praised Palestinian hijacker Leila Khaled and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.16.26

Keeping pro-Israel influencers in business after Oct. 7

Brian Spivak says Barzel Media grew out of his advocacy work for the hostages, after he saw pro-Israel influencers face harassment, lose followers and watch brand deals dry up; 'Nobody was looking out for them financially, I realized that wasn’t sustainable'

Ilan Levinsohn | 04.08.26

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