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Shareholders Sue Twitter, Elon Musk For Stock...
Disgruntled shareholders are now suing both Twitter and Elon Musk, over volatile share price swings during the chaotic takeover attempt
Google Faces Second UK Probe Over Ad Practices
UK's competition watchdog launches second investigation of Google's ad tech practices, and whether it may have favoured its own services
Elon Musk Raises His Contribution To Twitter Acquisition
But one of Elon Musk's biggest backers on the Twitter board has tendered his resignation after Twitter shareholders voted to boot him
Twitter Fined $150 Million For Sharing User Telephone Numbers
Privacy settlement with the FTC and DoJ sees Twitter agreeing to pay $150 million for using user email addresses, phone numbers for advertising
Mark Zuckerberg Sued By DC AG Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Four years later, and Washington DC Attorney General decides to sue Mark Zuckerberg personally over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Global Digital Tax Law Not Ready Until 2024, Says OECD
Corporation tax delay. Rollout of 15 percent tax agreement for big name corporations only likely in 2024, says head of OECD
Snap Earnings Warning Triggers Tech Sell-Off
Investors spooked after Snap warns of deteriorating economic conditions, says earnings now 'below the low end' of previous expectations
New York Comptroller Calls For Votes Against Twitter, Meta Directors
New York State Comptroller reportedly calls for votes against Twitter, Meta directors over failure to remove violent content after Buffalo mass shooting
WhatsApp Adds Customised Business Chats
Facebook parent Meta begins offering cloud-based WhatsApp chat integration for businesses, as it looks for new revenue opportunities
Twitter To Hide Tweets That Share False Information During A Crisis
Potentially risking Elon's wrath over free speech, Twitter says it will hide tweets spreading misinformation during a crisis
Texas Social Media Law Battle Heads To Supreme Court
Battle between Texas and social networking giants reaches US Supreme Court, and it could decide future of online content moderation decisions
Twitter Sees Three More Executive Departures
Three executives apparently jump ship. More high level departures at Twitter, ahead of Elon Musk's takeover battle for the platform
Google’s Russian Unit To File For Bankruptcy – Update
Google subsidiary in Russia has its local bank account seized by authorities, and responds by announcing intention to file for bankruptcy
Twitter Board To ‘Enforce’ Elon Musk Merger Agreement
Legal action ahead? Elon Musk's takeover agreement of Twitter will be enforced says board of directors, as deal remains 'on hold'
Russia ‘Not Planning To Block YouTube’ Says Minister
Digital minister says Russia not planning to block YouTube in the country as Russian users would suffer, amidst mounting tensions with West
Twitter Fights Back Over Musk Bot Allegations
Twitter chief executive Parag Agrawal defends company's estimates of fake accounts as Elon Musk says renegotiating deal not 'out of the question'
Musk Criticises Twitter Feed Algorithm, Checks For Bots
After suspending his $44bn deal to buy Twitter Elon Musk criticises company's algorithmically defined Home feed, saying it 'manipulates' users
Texas Social Media Law Restored By US Appeals Court
Social networking firms can be sued by Texas officials or local residents over moderation decisions, after Appeals Court restores local law
Elon Musk Puts Twitter Takeover On Hold
Twitter's share price falls 18 percent after Elon Musk places his takeover on hold, until more data is provided about fake accounts on the platform
Elon Musk To Reverse ‘Stupid’ Twitter Ban Of Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump could be returning to Twitter, after Elon Musk says he would reverse 'morally wrong' Twitter ban
Meta Criticises ‘Clearly Flawed’ German Decision In Court
Facebook owner Meta Platforms tells European Court of Justice German antitrust regulator overstepped boundaries by making data law assesment
Former Meta Content Moderator Sues Company In Kenya
Former content moderator for Facebook owner Meta in Kenya files lawsuit against company and subcontractor, alleging illegal working conditions
Musk Lays Out Twitter Plans In Leaked Document
Elon Musk lays out plans for Twitter in leaked presentation for potential investors, including revenue and subscriber growth, and mysterious product 'X'
Influencer Industry Must Be Regulated, Say MPs
Boom in social media influencer industry has exposed children to exploitation and without adequate protections around advertising, MPs find
EU Antitrust Head Calls For Global Approach To Tackle Big Tech
Europe's antitrust boss Margrethe Vestager says there needs to be a global approach to tackle the power of big name tech players
Industry Groups Drop Challenge To California Net Neutrality Law
Legal challenge from American ISP's to California's strict net neutrality law to protect open Internet, has been dropped after courtroom defeats
Musk Touts ‘Slight Cost’ For Business Use Of Twitter
Twitter for 'casual users' will remain fee, tweets Elon Musk, but businesses using Twitter will be subjected to 'slight fee'
Musk ‘In Talks’ With Potential Partners For Twitter...
Elon Musk reportedly in talks with large investment firms and wealthy individuals to help fund the cash portion of massive $44bn Twitter buyout
Snap Releases Pocket-Sized ‘Flying Camera’ For Selfies
Snap releases Pixy 'flying camera' drone that can take selfies while flying around the user, as social media companies compete over hardware add-ons