The head of Instagram said on Wednesday that the social media platform is working on a version that features a time-based feed, in a congressional hearing regarding the adverse impacts of the app on young children. “We believe in more transparency and accountability and we believe in more control. That’s why we’re currently working on…
Chronological Feed Coming to Instagram in 2022, Might Lessen Impact on Children: Mosseri
December 9, 2021
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Facebook’s Parent Company Meta Bans Burma Military-Linked Businesses From Platform
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced it has expanded its earlier ban on posts linked to the military of Burma, also known as Myanmar, to include all pages, groups, and accounts representing military-controlled businesses. Rafael Frankel, Asia–Pacific director of policy for Meta, said in a blog post on Dec. 8 that the company…
Rohingya Sue Facebook for $150 Billion Over Failure to Curb Myanmar Hate Speech
Rohingya refugees filed a $150 billion lawsuit against Facebook over its failure to curb misinformation and hate speech on its platform, which “amounted to a substantial cause, and eventual perpetuation of, the Rohingya genocide” in Burma, also known as Myanmar. Lawyers in the United Kingdom and the United States launched legal campaigns against Facebook’s parent…
Rohingya Sue Facebook for $150 Billion Over Failure to Curb Burma Hate Speech
Rohingya refugees filed a $150 billion lawsuit against Facebook over its failure to curb misinformation and hate speech on its platform, which “amounted to a substantial cause, and eventual perpetuation of, the Rohingya genocide” in Burma, also known as Myanmar. Lawyers in the United Kingdom and the United States launched legal campaigns against Facebook’s parent…
Facebook Owner Meta Relaxes Rules on Cryptocurrency Adverts
December 2, 2021
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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, updated its ad platform criteria for cryptocurrencies on Wednesday, by expanding the number of accepted regulatory licenses from three to 27, citing an increase in regulations as well as the stability achieved in the industry. “Over the years the cryptocurrency landscape has matured and stabilized and experienced an increase in…
Facebook Could Be Sued by Consumer Groups, EU Court Adviser Says
December 2, 2021
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BRUSSELS—Facebook could be sued by consumer groups for privacy violations, an adviser to Europe’s top court said on Thursday, in a German online gaming case that could pave the way for similar action across the EU. The case started in 2012 and is one of several privacy and antitrust headaches facing Facebook in Europe, where…
Facebook Parent Meta Removes China-Linked Influence Network Pushing COVID-19 Disinformation
An influence operation with ties to China used over 600 Facebook and Instagram accounts to spread disinformation on COVID-19, according to an adversarial threat report released by Meta on Wednesday. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it had in November removed hundreds of accounts on the social media platforms which worked to…
Australia Govt Launches Inquiry Into ‘Toxic’ Content on Social Media
December 1, 2021
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The Australian Parliament will continue to put pressure on Big Tech companies by launching an inquiry into “toxic material” on social media platforms. The inquiry will follow legislative moves on the weekend that saw the government introduce new laws forcing companies like Twitter or Facebook to reveal the identity of users involved in “trolling.” “Mums…
Facebook Told to Sell Giphy by UK Competition Watchdog
Facebook’s parent company Meta has been directed to sell GIF-sharing platform Giphy by a UK watchdog over competition fears. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the decision was “protecting millions of social media users and promoting competition and innovation in digital advertising.” The independent CMA panel reviewing the merger concluded that the deal had…
Australia’s Laws To Unmask Social Media Users Avoid the Root Issues: Think Tank
The Australian government’s move to introduce new legislation that forces social media platforms to disclose the identities of online trolls has been criticised as being ineffective in tackling how harmful comments spread online. If passed, the new legislation would become one of the worlds strongest laws on online trolling, with social media companies considered publishers…
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