SocialMedia

Facebook Drops News Projects In EU, UK

Facebook parent Meta criticised as 'cynical' after dropping News tab in UK, France, Germany and ending UK community news project

1 year ago

Government Abandons Plan To Scan Encrypted Messages

Online Safety Bill climbdown? After tech platforms threaten to quit UK, government abandons plan to scan encrypted messages

1 year ago

EC Names Alphabet, Apple, Meta, Microsoft Among DMA Gatekeepers

Twenty two tech core platform services from six DMA 'gatekeepers' are officially named by the European Commission

1 year ago

TikTok Opens First European Data Centre Amid China Fears

Project Clover effort to alleviate Chinese state surveillance fears, sees TikTol open first European data centre, with more to follow

1 year ago

Elon Musk Blames ADL For Ad Revenue Slump, Threatens Lawsuit

Owner of X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk, threatens lawsuit against Anti-Defamation League over claims platform is antisemitic

1 year ago

Apple, Microsoft Push To Keep iMessage, Bing Off EU Gatekeeper List

Apple and Microsoft are said to be lobbying the European Union to keep iMessage and Bing off DMA Gatekeeper designation

1 year ago

Canada Seeks To Address Facebook, Google Concern Over Online News Law

Canadian government outlines proposed regulations for Online News Act, which it says will address Alphabet and Meta concerns. Facebook not…

1 year ago

X To Collect Biometric Data, Employment, Education History

Platform formerly known as Twitter is to begin collecting people's biometric data, as well as employment and school history

1 year ago

Elon Musk’s X To Offer Audio, Video Calling

Video and audio calling options are to be added to X (formerly known as Twitter), as Elon Musk seeks 'everything…

1 year ago

Meta Shuts Down Huge Chinese Disinformation Campaign

Nearly 9,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts associated with Chinese disinformation campaign have been closed by Meta

1 year ago

Chinese Tech Firms ‘Shut Down’ Livestream Features Amidst Crackdown

Chinese tech giants including NetEase and Tencent said to have shut down lucrative live streaming features amidst gambling crackdown

1 year ago

Donald Trump Returns To Twitter To Post Mugshot

Former US President Donald Trump makes unexpected return to X (formerly Twitter) after his ban from platform

1 year ago

Elon Musk To Axe Headlines From News Links On Twitter

Publisher impact, as Elon Musk personally orders removal of headlines in news link articles found on Twitter/X

1 year ago

Canadian PM Trudeau Slams Facebook Amid Wildfire Crisis

Canada’s government continues to turn up the heat against Meta, with Prime Minister Trudeau calling news ban 'inconceivable'

1 year ago

Meta Releases Web Version Of Threads App

Threads, the Mark Zuckerberg alternative to Twitter, has launched a web-based version of the social media app

1 year ago

Canada Demands End To Facebook News Ban Amidst Wildfires

Canada's government demands Meta lift news ban on Facebook, Instagram as tens of thousands evacuated in Northwest Territories

1 year ago

X Backtracks After Auschwitz Complaint About Anti-Semetic Account

Auschwitz Memorial criticises Elon Musk's Twitter/X for ruling antisemitic content did not violate rules. Offending account later suspended

1 year ago

New York City Bans TikTok On Government Devices

Another US location bans TikTok on government devices over security concerns, as nearly half of Americans in favour support nationwide…

1 year ago

Two Brands Suspend Twitter/X Advertising After Pro-Nazi Ad Placement

One week after X CEO Linda Yaccarino talked up brand safety for advertisers, ads for major brands allegedly appear alongside…

1 year ago

Elon Musk’s X (Twitter) Delays Content Links To Rivals, Critics

Elon Musk's Twitter/X is reportedly throttling web links to critical news outlets as well as competitor apps

1 year ago

YouTube To Remove False Cancer Treatment Claims

Doesn't already do this? YouTube updates its medical misinformation policy and starts removing false claims about cancer treatment

1 year ago

Zuckerberg Says Elon Musk ‘Not Serious’ About Cage Fight

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says it is time to move on from cage fight, after Elon Musk delays anticipated ring showdown

1 year ago

Elon Musk To Auction Twitter Signs, Backs Verbal Cage Fight With Zuck

X owner Elon Musk auctions off Twitter signs, and hints at 'verbal cage fight' with Mark Zuckerberg instead

1 year ago

Zuckerberg ‘Not Holding Breath’ Over Musk Cage Fight

Mark Zuckerberg says 'not holding breath' in anticipation of cage fight with Elon Musk as companies duke it out for…

1 year ago

X Suspends Fake Account After Warning By Japan Gov’t

X, formerly Twitter, suspends account impersonating vice finance minister after rare warning by Japan Ministry of Finance

1 year ago

X Sued By AFP, Twitter Sues Hate Watchdog

More legal drama for Elon Musk's X after it sues watchdog that reported hate speech increase on Twitter. AFP meanwhile…

1 year ago

Meta Begins News Closure In Canada Over Publisher Payment Law

After repeated warnings, Meta begins process to end Facebook, Instagram news access in Canada, as government labels move 'irresponsible'

1 year ago

Musk, Yaccarino To Jointly Oversee X Trust and Safety

Owner Elon Musk, chief executive Linda Yaccarino to jointly oversee trust and safety at X as company reorganises under new…

1 year ago