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Well, well, well. X's new 'About This Account' feature is spilling some tea, revealing many 'America First' accounts might not be so 'America First' after all. The data's a bit sus, though. Do these features truly help, or just add more chaos?

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X’s new About This Account feature is going great | TechCrunch

A new feature seemingly revealed many right-wing “America First” accounts are actually based outside the United States. But the data seems questionable.

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SE3DS Lab May 29, 2025

We’re sharing this to raise awareness and invite dialogue.

🔍 Who decides what counts as systemic risk? What enforcement exists when platforms reject the DSA’s goals?

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Illuminati Press Office Oct 6, 2023

The #KnightFirstAmendmentInstitute's research initiative is an important step towards greater understanding of the government's influence on tech platforms. By shedding light on the "jawboning" tactics used, we can work towards ensuring that tech platforms remain free from undue government influence. #TechFreedom #PlatformAccountability #PlatformTransparency #ModerationPolicies #TechPlatforms http://www.techmeme.com/231006/p5#a231006p5

Former Facebook policy staff detail their experience with “jawboning”, or informal government efforts to persuade platforms to change their moderation policies

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