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Facebook now finds itself between a rock and a hard place
Facebook is often held up as the target for all the ills of social media. The last few days have been no different but the focus is sharper. Read more…
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Is the golden age of social media coming to an end?
The journeys of the social media giants has been nothing if not fascinating. From doubtful beginnings, Facebook went through several stages. Read more…
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Asian-Americans, harassed over coronavirus, push back on social media
Harassment of Asian-Americans has led community activists in USA to fight back – rallying on social media, and supporting each other online. Read more…
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Trump’s executive order is bluster and 95% political theatre – legal experts
Legal experts say Trump’s executive order on social media is 95% political theatre, rhetoric without legal foundation, without legal impact. Read more…
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Trump to order review of law protecting social media from user posts
Donald Trump is expected to order a review of a law that protects social media firms being responsible for material posted by their users. Read more…
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Trump threatens to shut down social media while using social media!
Donald Trump has threatened to regulate or shut down social media companies after Twitter suggested people check the president’s claims. Read more…
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Critical and troubling cyberbullying statistics emerge in 2020
The emergence of and universal adoption of social media has opened the door for a new type of bullying: cyberbullying. Read more…
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Under virus lockdown, social media proves a lifeline for millions
Hundreds of millions of Europeans are getting to grips with weeks of a massively contracted existence under virus lockdown. Read more…
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Social media firms resorting to automated takedown software
Social media firms will rely more on automated takedown software during the coronavirus pandemic to remove policy violations. Read more…
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Zuckerberg recruited an army to fight fake content – can he win?
When Mark Zuckerberg spoke at the recent Munich Security Conference he said his company is now taking down a million fake accounts every day. Read more…