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Digital Twins and Anger Algorithms: The Invisible Management of Social Media
Social media platforms use anger‑driven content strategies and digital twin technology to shape user behavior, deepen polarization, and alter market dynamics, prompting calls for greater regulatory transparency.
Istanbul 1st Court Orders Access Block on 184 Social Media Accounts
The Istanbul 1st Court decided to block access to 184 social media accounts identified as containing pornographic content and to remove the content. The decision is based on Article 8/A of the Law on Regulation of Online Publications and Combating Crimes Committed Through Those Publications.
92-Year-Old Woman in China Provoked by Vlogger: Content Creation or Harassment?
In China, a 92‑year‑old woman was deliberately provoked by a group of vloggers to boost view counts, sparking debate over the line between content creation and harassment.
Content Producers Association Board Meeting Held
The association's president, Oğuzhan Özdemir, met with board members to discuss future projects and collaboration strategies.
KOL Summit 2026: Over 1,000 Artists and Content Creators Gather in Ho Chi Minh City
The 2nd National KOL Conference, held on September 7, 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, brought together more than 1,000 content creators and artists from 34 provinces and cities.
In Istanbul, Obscenity Investigation: 184 Accounts Blocked
The Istanbul 1st Criminal Court blocked access to 184 social media accounts and removed related content as part of an obscenity investigation, with affected users able to appeal within two weeks.
New Steps for TROY, Digital Turkish Lira, and Investor Risk Center in the New OVP
The New Medium-Term Program plans to expand the domestic card scheme TROY, complete the infrastructure for the Digital Turkish Lira, and establish an Investor Risk Center to detect systemic risks early.
Cabinet Meeting Covers Counterterrorism, 3-Year Economic Roadmap, and Rental Social Housing
The cabinet meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Beştepe discussed counterterrorism, the 2026‑2029 economic roadmap, regional developments, and a forthcoming update on a rental social housing project.
Cabinet Meeting Covers Terror-Free Turkey, OVP, and 500,000 Social Housing Project
The Beştepe Cabinet meeting, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, discussed the Terror-Free Turkey initiative, the Medium-Term Plan (OVP), and the delivery of 500,000 social rental housing units in Istanbul.
Turkey Announces 2027-2029 Medium-Term Economic Program
President's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz unveiled Turkey's 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program, targeting 3.3% growth and 28.4% inflation for 2026.
Australia Introduces Bill to Allow Users to Disable Social Media Algorithms
Australia's government has tabled a bill that would let citizens turn off social media algorithms, aiming to increase transparency and give users control over content curation.
Turkey Wins European Women's Volleyball Championship, Defeating Italy 3-2
In the 2026 European Women's Volleyball Championship final, Turkey defeated Italy 3-2 to become European champions for the second time since 2023.