New social media transparency bill would force Facebook to open up to researchers
Senators from both parties in the United States have introduced a bill that would oblige social ...
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Twitter prohibits the sharing of photos and videos of people without their consent
Image: cgtn Twitter announced in a blog post on Tuesday that it will no longer allow ...
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Australia to introduce new laws to force media platforms to unmask online trolls
Image: businessinsider Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Sunday that Australia will draft legislation requiring social ...
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Facebook says “hate hurts us” at hearing, Delhi panel says “not sure”
A Delhi panel questioned Facebook employees today over hate posts linked to the capital's riots in ...
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Facebook whistleblower Haugen urges Zuckerberg to step down
Image: REUTERS/Pedro Nunes Whistleblower Frances Haugen, in her first public statement since leaking a trove of ...
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Australia is considering holding social media companies liable for defamatory content posted by users
( Image credit : PYMNTS ) Communications Minister Paul Fletcher said on Sunday that the Australian ...
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Social media influencers must clearly label paid adverts, says German court
According to Germany's top court, social media influencers who advocate businesses for a fee must designate ...
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Facebook, Twitter, Telegram facing $1M in fines from Russian authorities
Credit: Independent Telegram, Facebook, and Twitter, all of which are based in the United States, will ...
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Local and anonymous social media app Yik Yak is back
Credit: Hypepotamus Yik Yak, the anonymous, local social media app that only shows postings from people ...
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TikTok bans viral ‘milk crate challenge’ over safety concerns
Due to worries that people engaging in the trend could be badly wounded, TikTok has banned ...
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