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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UK retailer John Lewis signs Google deal to harness latest artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tech

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

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

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

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

Group of Democratic US states attorney general joins appeal against court order blocking government social media misinformation efforts

Honeymoon for Twitter rival Threads is over, but Meta Platforms plans “retention-driving hooks” for the messaging app

Year of efficiency paying off for Mark Zuckerberg, as Meta enjoys a strong second quarter thanks in part to advertising uptick

Potential trouble for Elon Musk as it emerged that Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and hundreds of others, own X trademarks

Elon Musk's Twitter asks US court to nullify consent order with FTC over data breaches, and takes aim at prominent Musk critic

Chinese food delivery giant Meituan expands livestreaming to attract consumers in face of competition from TikTok sister site Douyin

Amid reports that Twitter traffic is tanking, Elon Musk platform offers content creators part of advertising revenue

Lawsuit from Twitter's head of employee benefits alleges Elon Musk platform owes sacked staff $500m in severance payments

Lawsuit filed against four unnamed entities in Texas after Elon Musk railed last week against data scraping and limited user views

House of Lords fails to object to encryption demands in Online Safety Bill, but rather harmful algorithms for social media