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Fast-Growing Alternative To Facebook And Twitter Finds Post-Trump Surge 'Messy'
Friday, January 22, 2021
Social network MeWe began as a privacy-focused alternative to Facebook. Trump supporters and right-wing groups disillusioned with mainstream social media have flocked to it since the Jan. 6 riot.
Facebook Asks Oversight Board Whether Trump's Account Should Be Restored Now
Thursday, January 21, 2021
The social network referred its decision to revoke the former president's posting privileges to its Oversight Board, an independent panel of experts.
What Social Media's Crackdown On Trump Says About Big Tech
Monday, January 11, 2021
Major tech companies showed their might after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by shutting down President Trump's accounts and trying to do the same with those who incite violence among his supporters.
How The Pandemic Turned An Introvert Into A Voice For Gig Workers
Saturday, December 26, 2020
As the pandemic forced society to acknowledge just how essential low-wage gig workers are, Willy Solis, who delivers groceries for the app Shipt, seized the moment to advocate for better conditions.
Mask Up! How Public Health Messages Collide With Facebook's Political Ads Ban
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Nearly two months after Election Day, Facebook still prohibits political ads. The ban is frustrating some elected leaders who say it makes it harder to get out information about the pandemic.
Google Hit With Another Lawsuit Challenging Its Dominance
Thursday, December 17, 2020
A bipartisan group of 38 attorneys general say Google abuses its power as the Internet's top search destination.
Google Hit With 2nd Lawsuit Testing Its Monopoly Power — This One Over Digital Ads
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Ten state attorneys general accuse the tech giant of abusing its power to manipulate the digital ad market and crush competitors.
'The Wrath Of Mark': 4 Takeaways From The Government's Case Against Facebook
Friday, December 11, 2020
Twin complaints from the Federal Trade Commission and 48 attorneys general paint a portrait of a company protecting its power at all costs.
'The Perfect Storm': How Vaccine Misinformation Spread To The Mainstream
Thursday, December 10, 2020
False claims about COVID-19 vaccines are spreading widely on social media, researchers warn. They could undermine public health efforts to curb the pandemic.
48 AGs, FTC Sue Facebook, Alleging Illegal Power Grabs To 'Neutralize' Rivals
Wednesday, December 09, 2020
The state and federal officials say Facebook's acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram violated competition laws and served to stifle rivals by giving the social network an unfair advantage.
Top Cyber Firm, FireEye, Says It's Been Hacked By A Foreign Govt.
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
The California-based company is often called by governments and companies around the world to protect against hacks and respond to breaches. FireEye acknowledged that some valuable tools were stolen.
Conservative Businesses Seize Opportunity To Capitalize On Trump's Refusal To Concede
Thursday, December 03, 2020
President Trump's refusal to concede has widened a rift between his supporters and mainstream media. And that has created a gold rush for some conservative businesses.
Facebook Bans Debunked Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines
Thursday, December 03, 2020
The new ban is an expansion of the social network's rules against misinformation that could lead to imminent physical harm. It comes as governments prepare to roll out the first vaccinations.
Google Illegally Fired And Spied On Workers Who Tried To Organize, Labor Agency Says
Thursday, December 03, 2020
The National Labor Relations Board accused the tech giant of violating federal law when it fired two employees involved in worker organizing last year.
BBC Launches Artificial Intelligence Tool To Read Its Articles To Listeners
Thursday, November 26, 2020
The BBC is launching a new audio tool that uses artificial intelligence to read articles from its website aloud with a voice that speaks in a friendly, easy to understand northern British accent.
Facebook Says It's Doing A Better Job Of Catching Hate Speech Before Users See It
Thursday, November 19, 2020
The social network says hate speech accounts for a tiny fraction of the posts people see. It's relying on automated systems to catch it, but is under pressure to do better.
'Without Our Work, Facebook Is Unusable': Content Moderators Demand Safer Offices
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The social network largely outsources its content review jobs. Workers say they are now under pressure to return to the office despite the pandemic.
Facebook And Twitter Defend Election Policies To Skeptical Senators
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter's Jack Dorsey over how they handle false and misleading claims about the election, including from President Donald Trump.
Facebook And Twitter CEOs Face Questions On Content Moderation
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to explain how their platforms moderate content, including from President Trump.
Conservatives Flock To Mercer-Funded Parler, Claim Censorship On Facebook And Twitter
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Backed by Rebekah Mercer, Parler is now one of the most downloaded smartphone apps, as conservatives complaining of censorship by Facebook and Twitter seek out other social media alternatives.