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If Facebook Is the Problem, Is a Social Media Regulator the Fix?
Facebook whistleblower wants a devoted regulatory company to supervise firms like Facebook over its impact on teens
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EU lawmaker says US tech giants should be regulated where they are based
EU lawyer says that US tech giants should be regulated by the EU country where they are based under proposed EU rules.
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Zuckerberg apologises for global outage of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram
Sorry for the disruption – I know how much people rely on our services, says social media giant CEO
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Whistleblower says Facebook pushed for higher profits, cavalier over safety
Frances Haugen says the social media giant keeps its algorithms and operations a secret
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Twitter, netizens troll Mark Zuckerberg as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram shutdown
Reigning as the undefeated champion of socials, Twitter orders 59.6 million nuggets for users.
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Zuckerberg loses over $6b amid global outage of Facebook, WhatsApp
Social media giant saw its stock price plummet more than 5% after its services went down globally
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Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says firm chooses 'profit over safety'
The whistleblower who shared a trove of Facebook documents alleging the social media giant reveals her identity.
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Facebook again asks court to dismiss lawsuit to force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp
Social media giant says FTC fails to provide a ‘plausible factual basis for branding Facebook an unlawful monopolist’
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Apple’s iPhone privacy changes signal of desire to enter advertising
Apple's recent changes in privacy policy signal that it may be entering internet advertising market.
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You can now replay, save conversations on Clubhouse
New social audio features have been added to the app Clubhouse to compete against rivals like Facebook and Twitter
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Celebrity Instagram content linked to negative feelings, Facebook researchers say
The Wall Street Journal also published research on Instagram celebrity culture harming the mental health of teens
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Facebook to highlight own positive research on Instagram and teens
Facebook made its own research on Instagram's positive impact on youth and teens' mental health, public
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Facebook puts Instagram Kids on hold amid criticism
Instagram has hit pause on a new app it is creating for kids, the app has received growing opposition for the project
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Ireland raises privacy concerns over Facebook Smart Glasses
Ireland's Data Privacy Commissioner (DPC) is the lead regulator of Facebook under the EU's strict data privacy laws
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Facebook unveils its first smart glasses
The glasses include an optional virtual assistant so photos and videos can be captured through voice commands
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Facebook to bring voice and video calling to main app
Facebook has been trying to tie together messaging across its suite of apps
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Facebook, Twitter vow to tackle racial abuse of England footballers
Social media giants are taking down racist, hateful content directed at Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka
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Facebook's global ads chief Everson leaves company
Everson, who had been at Facebook more than a decade, was vice president of Facebook's Global Business Group
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Facebook says it won't charge creators until 2023
Paid online events, fan subscriptions, badges, and upcoming independent news products will be free for creators
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Facebook suspends Trump until 2023, shifts rules for world leaders
Facebook had suspended Trump's account the day after the deadly Capitol Hill riot, determining he had incited violence
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Facebook takes down dozens of ‘suspicious’ Pakistani accounts
Social media giant says network misled domestic audiences by posing as international news entities
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Facebook rolls out business messaging changes in e-commerce push
Facebook is opening up ways for businesses to interact with customers on Instagram and WhatsApp
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Twitter testing ads on Fleets to catch up to Snap, Facebook
Twitter will begin testing ads on its disappearing posts feature called Fleets
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Importance of high-speed internet and Pakistan’s digital vision
Facebook and partners connect with industry on urban connectivity solutions for an inclusive digital economy
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Facebook no longer banning posts calling coronavirus 'man-made'
The rule change comes as President Joe Biden announced he has ordered aides to find answers to the origin of the virus
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Facebook and Instagram will let users hide likes on posts
Facebook's photo-sharing app Instagram is launching the option for users globally to hide like counts on posts
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India asks social media firms to remove reference to 'Indian variant' of coronavirus
India has the second-highest tally of Covid-19 cases in the world
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Facebook rating drops to 2.6. on Google Play Store
The Facebook app now has a rating of 2.5 on the Google Play store and a 2.4 rating on Apple’s App store
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Facebook deploys special team as Israel-Gaza conflict spreads across social media
Facebook set up a 24-7 'special operations center' last week to respond to content posted on its platform
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Digital Separatism: Is Facebook reinforcing Israeli narrative?
Facebook yields to Israeli narrative, creates page called 'Jerusalem Prayer Team'
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Instagram lets users pick preferred gender pronouns
Instagram users can opt to have pronoun choices shown publicly, or just to friends at the service
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UK unveils law to fine social media firms which fail to remove online abuse
Social media companies fined up to 10% of turnover or $25 million if they failed to stamp out online abuses
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Facebook has six months to determine if Trump returns
Facebook's oversight board on Wednesday upheld the company’s suspension of former US President Donald Trump
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Facebook's Workplace tool reaches 7 million paid subscribers
Covid-19 has changed work for millions globally who have switched from being in the office to working from home
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Here’s how social media sites handle world leaders
Facebook’s independent oversight board will announce whether it is overturning the suspension of Trump’s account
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Social media platforms could be fined for banning politicians in US
Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube could be fined up to $250,000 per day
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Twitter breaks tech's blockbuster streak, shares fall
Twitter shares sank 11% in post-market trading as it offered tepid revenue guidance for the second quarter
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Facebook to pay $5m to local journalists in newsletter push
Facebook has pledged to invest $1 billion in the news industry globally over the next three years
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Facebook reveals new features for creators to earn money from e-commerce sales
Facebook will build an affiliate program that will let creators earn a cut of sales from the products they recommend
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KP Assembly adopts resolution to allow Facebook’s monetisation
The resolution pointed out that the speaker of the National Assembly has held a meeting with Facebook officials
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Apple iPhone privacy update seen hurting Facebook revenue in Q2
Facebook faces up to a 7% decline in second-quarter revenue if users block the company from tracking them on iPhones
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Facebook, Spotify team up to allow in-app music listening
Spotify subscribers will be able to listen to audio content including full music tracks and podcasts on Facebook
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Apple moving forward on app privacy, despite pushback
Apple privacy update has sparked a major rift with Facebook and other tech rivals
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Facebook says Palestinian spies behind hacking campaign
Facebook says it has disrupted a long-running cyberespionage campaign run by Palestinian intelligence
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UK spy agency MI5 to join Instagram
MI5 plans to host online Q&As with serving intelligence officers and promote career opportunities on the platform
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Facebook to launch audio chatrooms, podcasts
Facebook's incursion into the audio market comes as the sudden explosion of interest in Clubhouse is waning
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Govt will share revisions to social media rules within fortnight
Committee responsible held its 4th consultative meeting after talks with all stakeholders
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Facebook to announce new audio products on Monday
Facebook will announce a series of products under the umbrella of 'social audio' on monday
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Advocacy group urges Zuckerberg to cancel plans to launch Instagram for kids
Instagram exploits youngsters' fear of missing out as they constantly check their devices seeking approval, says CCFC
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Facebook signs first deal to buy renewable energy in India
Facebook has signed a deal to buy renewable energy in India from a local firm’s wind power project