Instagram users accuse platform of censoring posts supporting Palestine Users say their posts no longer appear at top of feeds and some suspect platform is shadow-banning, or demoting content The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023
Myspace documentary to follow the rise and fall of the Y2K social media platform Myspace was the world’s largest social network site until 2009 Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023
Who are the hostages taken by Hamas from southern Israel? Among those believed to be captives in Gaza are children, festival-goers, peace activists, caregivers, elderly people and soldiers. Here are some of their names and stories The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
Tory candidate shared four-letter ‘Can you feed your kids?’ Facebook post The Conservative hopeful is seeking to replace former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher as MP for Tamworth in a by-election on Thursday. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Gary Neville gambling ad banned because footballer ‘too popular with under 18s’ A Sky Bet ad has been axed after a watchdog found Gary Neville was too popular with under 18s and could promote gambling The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023
Sky Bet tweet featuring Gary Neville banned over appeal to under-18s Neville’s large social media following of under 18s meant his appearance in a gambling ad broke rules, the Advertising Standards Authority found. The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Surrounded by death, Gaza content creators fight to get the truth out Popular Palestinian content creators in Gaza Strip use their platforms to showcase the true image of Israeli aggression. Al Jazeera · Oct 17, 2023
‘No moderation, algorithm, paid blue ticks’: How social media fuelled fake news on Israel-Palestine conflict A gruesome video of a man beheading a child went viral on social media last week — initially shared by a premium or verified Twitter account as evidence of Hamas’ attack on Israel. The video was viewed by millions online, and shared with hashtags #IslamIsTheProblem and #IsraelUnderAttack. Newslaundry · Oct 17, 2023
Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them Some of the most used platforms for travel and online shopping said Tuesday they’re going to team up to battle fake reviews The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses review: a stylish argument for smart specs These glasses certainly are innovative, but they do have a limited USP Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023
Pressure rises on online retailers to fight fakes - Roll Call Congress is urged to make online platforms liable for dangers posed by counterfeit goods, putting them on par with brick-and-mortar stores. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation Prominent whistleblowers have criticised Australia's lack of transparency and claim it puts people and efforts to tackle misinformation at risk. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
Kenyan Facebook moderators accuse Meta of not negotiating sincerely The lawyer representing 184 former Facebook content moderators based in Kenya who have sued the site's parent company, Meta, over working conditions and pay has told the judge that Meta was not sincere in trying to reach an out-of-court settlement as agreed in the last court session The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
I couldn’t stop Parcelforce delivering my £2,000 wedding dress to a scammer After selling my dress on Facebook Marketplace I realised my mistake but the courier said it couldn’t intervene The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Live streaming of Dasara events Inauguration of Mysuru Dasara on Sunday at Chamundi Hills 10.15-10.36am. Jamboo Savari procession on Oct 24 from 1.46pm. Livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and Mysuru Dasara website. Links: Facebook- https://facebook.mysurudasara.gov.in, YouTube- https://youtube.mysurudasara.gov.in, website- https://mysurudasara.gov.in. View Dasara programmes on these links.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 A college dean working on a cure for cancer was killed while hiking. Her former students say her legacy is bigger than her death Honoree Fleming was found dead on a rail trail about a mile from campus
The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2023 Israel-Hamas war poses early disinformation test for Meta’s Threads Young app seems to have few viral falsehoods, perhaps because it’s still small and used differently from competitors
Fortune · Oct 12, 2023 Linda Yaccarino: X working 'around the clock' to tackle disinformation on Hamas attacks President Biden illustrated the scale of X's problem after claiming he saw incendiary evidence of a Hamas atrocity that the White House later walked back.
France 24 · Oct 12, 2023 Meta and X respond to EU calls for vigilance over disinformation on social media Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as X, formerly known as Twitter, have responded to a letter from EU Commissioner Thierry Breton urging caution over an increase in disinformation and illegal content. Both social media giants have said they've taken action on social…
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023 Inside the secret network of women naming and shaming their bad exes Are We Dating the Same Guy? has gone from a group for women to see if their partners are being truthful with them to a sprawling organisation exposing cheaters, abusers and worse. Kate Solomon asks whether it’s a terrifying statement on modern dating, or a necessary evil
Fortune · Oct 12, 2023 With $7, TikTok users are running ads that shape TikTok's Israel-Palestine searches For as little as $7, TikTok users can inject themselves into the conversation on hot-button topics, providing a low cost pathway to spread propaganda and biased info.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 'Addictive' social media feeds that keep children online targeted by New York lawmakers New York is bidding to put new controls on social media platforms that state leaders say will protect the mental health of younger users
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2023 Anti-lockdown alliances find new focus in backing voice no campaign Conspiracy theorists and other opponents of Covid pandemic measures are influencing the referendum debate
The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023 The 'yes' campaign is generating the most media and social media content. Yet, it continues to trail in the polls With almost a third of votes cast already in postal and pre-poll voting for the Voice to Parliament referendum, the “yes” campaign is ramping up its advertising and media efforts. Both campaigns are in the home straight ahead of Saturday’s crucial ballot.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023 Jacinda Ardern throws support behind Labour days before New Zealand election Former prime minister appealed to voters on Facebook video after being noticeably absent in lead up to 14 October election