China state media uses propaganda on Twitter to sow division in the US China using Twitter to take advantage of division in the US is well documented. ➡
UK police told not to download NHS COVID tracing app Some officers have also been told they may not need to obey self-isolate alerts. ➡
Hawaii Republican congressional candidate Nick Ochs banned from Facebook Ochs says it gives his opponent a huge advantage. ➡
FBI partners with social media platforms to target “misinformation” Particularly around COVID and the election. ➡
New social media app aims to offer a safe space for users Those who want more self-censorship, not less, will be fans of Telepath. ➡
Glasgow police officer faces investigation after anti-lockdown Instagram post Scotland has an unusually strict social media policy for police. ➡
India telecoms giant Jio blocks Twitch streams Illegal blocking for copyright reasons seems to have been the original culprit. ➡
Law and Order writer files for arbitration after being fired for social media posts Craig Gore’s message to rioters got him fired. ➡
Louisville Police Major to retire after online backlash for calling rioters “punks” Major Bridget Hallahan will retire on October 1st. ➡