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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Amazon and Facebook owner Meta agree to protect consumers, CMA says

Sites agree to stop practices that give them an unfair advantage over businesses and shoppers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023

Ex-Meta Executive Gives Senate Critics a New Hammer To Pound Big Tech

Sens. Blumenthal, Blackburn cite story on Instagram whistleblower to push protective legislation

Multichannel News · Nov 3, 2023

Social media content in times of war: an expert guide on how to keep violence off your feeds

Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also – and has, often – become a toxic environment for spreading disinformation, hatred and conflict.

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023

Facebook and Instagram are banned from using targeted ads in Europe

Meta’s social networking companies could face a Europe-wide targeted ad ban amid pressure across the EEA.

TechRadar · Nov 2, 2023

Europe bans use of personal data for targeted ads on Facebook, Instagram

The EU's data regulator has banned Facebook and Instagram from using personal data for targeted advertising without explicit consent from users. To make up for an anticipated drop in revenue, parent company Meta will be offering paid subscriptions for an ad-free service.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 2, 2023

European privacy officials widen ban on Meta's behavioral advertising to most of Europe

European privacy officials have widened a ban on Meta's “behavioral advertising” practices to most of Europe

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Don't click - Facebook users are being targeted with some very NSFW malware attacks

No, you're not getting nudes by clicking on that ad - instead you'll get malware that'll steal your crypto.

TechRadar · Nov 1, 2023

Meta refused to remove memes from popular veterans page after pressure from Australia’s defence department

Facebook and Instagram owner tells Defence ‘we allow for such memes’ following multiple emails over Pineapple Express page

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023

Spies to help catch criminals exploiting ‘cloak of invisibility’ online

NCA unveils plan to help law enforcers target organised criminals operating online

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023