Zuckerberg nixes ‘politically biased’ factchecking
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, announced on Tuesday that it will discontinue its controversial third-party fact-checking program in the US. In a video address, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted the services were “too politically biased” and “have destroyed more trust than they’ve created.”
https://www.rt.com/news/610551-meta-fact-checking-program-end/
Study finds TikTok suppresses anti-China content, influences opinions as Trump moves to delay ban
The new data fuels long-held suspicions that the embattled app may intentionally influence public opinion in favor of China.
A newly updated study concludes that the popular Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok suppresses anti-China content and influences user opinion on the communist country’s human rights record and society, likely manipulating its algorithm.
The study from researchers from Rutgers University and the Network Contagion Research Institute, follows preliminary findings from the group released in August and is now backed by more evidence than before.
https://justthenews.com/government/security/new-study-finds-tiktok-algorithm-suppresses-anti-china-content-trump-moves
3 MAJOR THEMES IN 2025
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Monday, Jan 06, 2025 - 18:55
3 MAJOR THEMES IN 2025
Underestimated AI Impact and Infrastructure Spending; The transformative power of AI over the next 3-4 years remains vastly underestimated - this is not a bubble, but a fundamental reshaping of the economy. Traditional economic cycles are becoming obsolete as AI enables companies to scale through technology rather than workforce expansion. Massive infrastructure buildout (spanning AI, EVs, and crypto) will require capital market funding on a scale comparable to the Industrial Revolution. This transformation will be funded through both public and private markets.
Rethinking Traditional Investment Approach; Traditional investment frameworks, including the 60/40 portfolio model are dead. The market is shifting from broad asset allocation to thematic factor investing, requiring more dynamic portfolio management as historical trends become less reliable. Investors must focus on company-specific opportunities rather than regional exposure, reflecting the S&P 500's increasingly concentrated nature. This environment demands a pro-risk stance, particularly in U.S. markets, as the AI theme broadens beyond tech. Static allocations and traditional portfolio construction methods don’t work.
Higher Interest Rates, USD and Inflation; A new paradigm of persistently higher rates and inflation is here, driven by policies focusing on deregulation, tax relief, and tech innovation. The U.S. economy shows resilience even with higher rates, supported by broad earnings growth beyond just AI. Global economic fragmentation is accelerating, particularly in U.S.-China competition. Supply chain reorganization accelerate these trends.
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2025-01-06/3-major-themes-2025