Shannon Bond
Stories
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Business
Facebook Takes A Hard Line Against Proposed Australian Law
Facebook is blocking news content for people and publishers in Australia because of a debate over whether tech giants should pay news organizations for articles that are shared on their networks.
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Technology
Behind Twitter's Tricky Balancing Act In India
Twitter is trying to strike a difficult balance in India after the government demanded it block hundreds of accounts, putting a spotlight on the power of big Internet platforms over free expression.
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Health
Facebook Widens Ban On COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation In Push To Boost Confidence
The social network says it will focus on groups, pages and accounts repeatedly sharing false claims about vaccines.
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National
Unwelcome On Facebook And Twitter, QAnon Followers Flock To Fringe Sites
As Twitter and Facebook crack down on those spreading baseless QAnon conspiracies, adherents are finding other apps to communicate on, including platforms where they may be further radicalized.
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Technology
Facebook 'Supreme Court' Orders Social Network To Restore 4 Posts In First Rulings
The panel of experts tasked with reviewing Facebook's most difficult content decisions has issued its first rulings, dealing with hate speech, nudity and COVID-19 misinformation.
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Technology
Fast-Growing Alternative To Facebook, Twitter Finds Right-Wing Surge 'Messy'
Social network MeWe began as a privacy-focused alternative to Facebook. Trump supporters and right-wing groups disillusioned with mainstream social media have flocked to it since the Jan. 6 riot.
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Technology
Facebook Asks Oversight Board Whether Trump's Account Should Be Restored Now
The social network referred its decision to revoke the former president's posting privileges to its Oversight Board, an independent panel of experts.
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Technology
How The Pandemic Turned An Introvert Into A Voice For Gig Workers
As the pandemic forced society to acknowledge just how essential low-wage gig workers are, Willy Solis, who delivers groceries for the app Shipt, seized the moment to advocate for better conditions.
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Health
Mask Up! How Public Health Messages Collide With Facebook's Political Ads Ban
Nearly two months after Election Day, Facebook still prohibits political ads. The ban is frustrating some elected leaders who say it makes it harder to get out information about the pandemic.
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Law & Courts
Google Hit With 2nd Antitrust Suit, Alleging Illegal Monopoly In Online Ads
Ten state attorneys general accuse the tech giant of abusing its power to manipulate the digital ad market and crush competitors.