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Coronavirus Posts Sees Twitter Permanently Suspend David Icke
Former footballer and conspiracy theorist David Icke, who believes reptilians control the planet, permanently suspended by Twitter
California Approves Gig Economy ‘Contractor’ Vote
Blow for state legislators. Californians have voted to allow gig workers to remain as 'contractors', and not be classified as 'employees'
Tight Presidential Election Sees Facebook, Twitter Act On ‘Victory’ Posts
After both Donald Trump and Joe Biden claim victory, social networking giants Facebook and Twitter restrict posts claiming election victory
Twitter, Facebook Flags Trump Posts Ahead Of US Election
US President Donald Trump has had his posts on Monday about mail-in voting fraud flagged by both social networking platforms
Judge Dismisses Amazon Coronavirus Safety Lawsuit
Lawsuit by Amazon workers over alleged lack of Covid-19 protection in Staten Island facility has been dismissed by New York judge
Testy Grilling Of Tech CEOs Dominates Senate Hearing
Senate panel probing of tech CEOs highlights party differences, with grandstanding politicians deemed 'petty' by some observers
One Million Brits Sue Facebook For Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Over two years since it happened, and Facebook is still facing legal consequences of Cambridge Analytica data sharing scandal
Big Tech CEOs Defend Section 230 Online Protection Law
Missing Mark...CEOs of both Google and Twitter defend law before Senate panel that exempts social networking firms from liability for user content
Facebook Oversight Board Begins Hearing Cases
Two years after it was first mooted, Facebook oversight board which can overrule Mark Zuckerberg on content matters, starts hearing cases
Uber, Lyft Ordered To Classify California Drivers As Employees
Landmark ruling for gig economy? Californian Appeals Court orders ride hailing firms Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as employees
Sir Jony Ive To Redesign Airbnb’s Products, Services
British designer of the Apple iPhone is to head up a redesign of Airbnb's core products and services, to improve public perception
Amazon Extends Work From Home Until June 2021
After thousands of its workforce were infected with Coronavirus, Amazon extends its work from home option until middle of 2021
YouTube Joins Ban On QAnon Conspiracy Theory
About time? Google's video-sharing platform joins Facebook and Twitter, after announcing ban on content about conspiracy theory QAnon
Facebook Libra Hires Former HSBC Executive
Libra cryptocurrency project still progressing after it confirms it has hired former HSBC executive as chief financial officer
Nokia Creates Automated Covid-19 Thermal Detection System
In-house analytics solution now offered worldwide, will allow firms to scan employee temperature and whether a mask is being worn
US Officials Call For Federal Oversight Of Social Media Firms
Twitter's self regulation not working says US report, citing its embarrassing hack in the summer that compromised high profile accounts
Amazon Workers In German Strike On ‘Prime’ Day
German trade union Verdi urges workers to conduct two day strike over pay and conditions during Amazon 'Prime Day' sales event
Bletchley Park Financial Crisis Eases After Facebook’s £1m Donation
Jobs have been saved at the birthplace of modern computing Bletchley Park, after a much needed £1 million donation from Facebook
Cambridge Analytica Not Involved In Brexit Vote, Watchdog Concludes
Investigation by the Information Commissioner's Office of Cambridge Analytica concludes it was not involved in 2016's EU referendum
French Appeals Court Orders Google To Talk To Publishers
Begin talks now about reusing content. French Appeals Court tells Google it must talk to French publishers over payments to use their content
Facebook Bans QAnon Conspiracy Theory
Two months after Twitter clampdown, Facebook follows suite and bans content linked to conspiracy theory QAnon on its platforms
Microsoft Probed By US For Racial Discrimination
Redmond diversity plans to double the number of black and African American senior staff faces scrutiny from US government
Amazon Respects Rights Of Workers To Join Union
Not a problem? Amazon responds to media report on union activity tracking, by saying it respects worker rights to join trade union
Twitter, Facebook Sanction President Trump’s Misleading Covid-19 Posts
After he leaves hospital, Twitter and Facebook take action against 'Coronavirus misinformation' posts by US President Trump
Google Removes Australia From ‘News Showcase’ Scheme
Google scheme to compensate news publishers will be 'paused' in Australia due to disagreement with tough local restrictions
Senate Panel To Subpoena Twitter, Facebook, Google CEOs
Subpoenas on the way after tech bosses refuse to appear on a voluntary basis before Senate panel on reform of Section 230 legal immunity
Google To Lease More London Office Space, Despite Remote Working
Search engine giant to lease extra 70,000 sq ft of office space in London’s King’s Cross area, despite remote working policy
Facebook Shuts Down Russian Military Intelligence Operations
Social networking giant takes down 'co-ordinated inauthentic behaviour' connected to Russian military intelligence services
Facebook Oversight Board Ready For US Election
Facebook's oversight board that will make final decision on objectional content will launch just before US election on 3 November