Tag: TikTok
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The University of Applied Sciences is launching the “world's first” course taught on Tiktok
The course consists of short video lectures that are uploaded to the platform.
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Young Conservative leader demands a TikTok ban in Norway
Ola Svenneby, who heads the program committee of Unge Høyre, advocates a complete ban on TikTok in Norway, according to E24. He claims that the app's enormous popularity poses a threat to national security. Svenneby emphasizes concern over Chinese influence and technology used to manipulate opinion, and draws parallels to historical contexts such as Soviet…
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The royal family's image fuels the conspiracies about Kate
Is she in a coma, has she had cosmetic surgery or is she outright dead? Hear Effie Karabuda, tech reporter at P3about the conspiracy theories that followed the British court's surprise announcement that Kate Middleton had undergone stomach surgery, theories that only grew after her first official photo since January was accused of being tampered…
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LinkedIn, job search and nepotism in Denmark
In my last column, I shared my very warm take on Danish culture – namely that it has an inclusivity problem. I would like to zoom in on a place where I think internationally this exclusion is acutely felt, especially because it is a place that the Danes value so much. I am of course…
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TikTok trend threatens the hospital system in Norway
In a recent board meeting at Helse Nord, board member Agnete Masternes Hanssen said, highlighted the importance of becoming an appealing employer amid the growing trend of “travel nurses” on TikTok. Hanssen, who joined the board in January and is a trained nurse himself, stressed the need for hospitals in the north to improve their…
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Acute shortage of hormone patches – Swedish women travel abroad
P4 Värmland reporter Annika Ström tells about the alternative society that arose online after the hormone patches started to run out in Swedish pharmacies. Swedish women tip each other about which other countries in the EU have them in stock, go on shopping trips and send plasters between them. The government has made several efforts…
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Democrats' attempt to duck Biden's memory problems
Hear Cecilia Khavar, foreign correspondent and former US correspondent, tell about the new investigation where a prosecutor, after questioning Biden, states that he has difficulty remembering important events. The investigation makes the question of Joe Biden's health more relevant than ever. Democrats have so far dealt with his misstatements and stumbles by having him jog,…
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Miss Snusk fights back against the cheating accusations
Hear Margret Atladottir tell about Miss Snusk's success story, which suffered a thorn when her hits were removed from Spotify. The streaming service suggested that these were manipulated streams, which could mean purchased streams. Miss Snusk believes that this is not true at all and is now continuing her upload before Melodifestivalen. In addition, she…
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On the threshold of NATO, the billionaire who was not allowed to buy schools and Tiktok's rabbit hole
Hour 1 Hungary's parliament opens tomorrow – will the last obstacle to Sweden's NATO entry now be cleared away? Grief work with the Swedish self-image as a neutral and moral great power Report from the eastern parts of Ukraine now that the war has entered its second year The EU investigates whether the platform Tik-tok…
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Supo: The Chinese government may see your Tiktok data
According to the Security and Intelligence Service (Supon), Tiktok collects an extraordinary amount of user data.
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Teosto distributes EUR 14.7 million in royalties to music creators who have new sources of income
The December 2023 payment consists mainly of royalties collected in April-June 2023 from music played in concerts, radio, television, background music, online and streaming services, including Yle Areena and Nelonen Ruutu+/Ruutu. Of the total amount, 8.6 million euros were allocated to domestic rights holders, the rest was distributed through international organizations to foreign content producers…
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The fake clips about the Gaza war – that’s how they create confusion
Hear Effie Karabudatech reporter at P3, about how the clips come about, how Elon Musk’s business plan has created a breeding ground for them to spread and how it could ultimately punish him. Host: Karl Kadhammar Guest: Effie Karabuda, tech reporter at P3 Producer: Kim Hessius and Felix Öste Personne With clips from: Sveriges Radio,…
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More than 15,000 people signed a petition calling for the immediate resignation of Ursula von der Leyen
“While von der Leyen condemns attacks on civilians in Israel, he has supported the isolation of Gaza’s civilians from water, food and electricity, and the bombing of the people of Gaza under the guise of ‘defense.’ This unilateral action does not take into account both international law and the limits of his own mandate –…
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The tune of the future? Finland embraces artificial intelligence in music, but cautiously
A few years ago, the penetration of artificial intelligence into the world of music was met with opposition from Finns. However, the 2023 survey reveals a softer attitude, likely due to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence in various areas of everyday life. But while technology may be encroaching, the human touch is irreplaceable for…
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This is how Hamas kept the terror plan secret from Israel
Middle East Correspondent Cecilia Uddén tells the story of how Hamas attacked a series of targets in Israel both from the air and by infiltrating Israeli towns and villages. Now the death toll continues to rise in both Israel and Gaza and the Israeli leadership has said that the country is at war. Host: Robin…
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The tech solutions that will stop the gangs
Secret wiretapping, facial recognition and drone surveillance – these are some of the tools the government wants to give the police in their work against gang violence. Hear Ekot’s tech reporter Sven Carlsson about the history of the effective but often criticized technology solutions. Host: Robin Olin Guest: Sven Carlsson, tech reporter at Ekot Producers:…
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Wednesday's papers: TikTok influence, Tampere real estate and school starting
TikTok is especially influential among young people, but one political party in Finland has a larger audience there than others.
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TikTok more popular than printed newspapers, and smartwatches have gone mainstream – How Finns' media and device usage has changed in ten years
“In 2013, we noticed that the data on Finnish digital media usage was becoming outdated faster than it was available. To address this, we started our own monthly research to track media and device usage. The data collection shows how powerful the changes have been in just a decade,” said Ville Rekula, Research Director at…
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France is facing a new generation of riots
The cause of unrest lies deeper than what police crackdowns and social media censorship can reach “Banlieue”, as the French suburbs are called, has regularly been set on fire during riots since the 1970s. Things got particularly violent during the anti-police riots in the fall of 2005. Almost 20 years later, everyone involved, both police…
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Telia prohibits employees from using Tiktok on company devices
The ban applies to a total of approximately 20,000 Telia employees in seven countries.
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The disinformation war
Disinformation has been used as a weapon by state intelligence services for as long as possible, but with the Internet, the field has been opened up to more actors. In this episode, P3 Dystopia delves into the bizarre history of American “political warfare” and Russian “active measures”, into troll factories and modern election influence, but…
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Controversy surrounds the Eurovision Song Contest: Loreen’s victory is overshadowed by the jury’s departure and accusations of plagiarism
The petition, which has already gathered more than 2,200 signatures, highlights the concerns of loyal Eurovision fans about controversial aspects of the voting process that have compromised the fairness and integrity of the competition. The final result of the 2023 contest deeply shocked the Eurovision community, as Sweden emerged as the winner solely based on…
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This week in Copenhagen: Freddie returns with the Royal Run!
The Royal RunMay 29; various points of departure, Copenhagen; DKK 185-345; royalrun.dkAs part of an initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle, the Royal Run was first organized by Crown Prince Frederik in 2018 to mark his 50th birthday, and the event has continued ever since. This year’s event will welcome a record number of participants.…
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Not only is Denmark out of Eurovision, but the Olsen brothers have had their hair cut cruelly
Talk about a bad day for Denmark at Eurovision! Not only did its contribution see Reiley bow out of the competition at the semi-final last night, but one of the country’s beloved winners has been branded the second-worst to lift the trophy in history. And on top of that: Another participant with Danish roots also…
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The Iron General’s spring offensive to beat Putin’s forces
After 15 months of war, Ukraine’s defense minister announces that it is ready for a new offensive, an attempt to take back occupied land. At the same time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that the country needs more time and equipment. There is a lot of speculation and the question is how much is tactical play.…