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Facebook tests asking users to scan their face for verification
What could go wrong?
Facebook says around 100 developers could have inappropriately retained data on Facebook Group users
Facebook have come clean about another privacy concern.
Instagram deletes account of independent conflict journalism outlet Popular Front
Instagram had previously claimed the outlet’s reporting on the Hong Kong protests was “bullying and harassment.”
Elizabeth Warren’s online Medicare For All “Calculator” tool is either broken or intentionally misleading
The “calculator” doesn’t appear to calculate anything.
Facebook warned the Indian government about WhatsApp spyware, but they didn’t pay attention
India said it was “pure technical jargon” about a technical vulnerability “and had nothing to do with the fact that the privacy of Indian users had been compromised,” the authorities said.
Social platforms banning political ads could hurt candidates that don’t have large corporatist donors
Former Obama media director reveals the details.
Hillary Clinton likens herself to a “hit-and-run victim”, says Mark Zuckerberg should “pay a price”
Last month she said the dark web caused her election loss. This month she’s blaming Mark Zuckerberg.
Zuckerberg trolls Aaron Sorkin in response to free speech open letter
Sorkin’s open letter accused Facebook of “assaulting the truth.”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Twitter’s political ads ban a “good call”
The congresswoman likes the decision and wants Facebook to follow.
Facebook says the ability to add another user’s photo album to your Portal isn’t a bug
You are only supposed to use your own album photos, not photos of a different user. Right?
Hillary Clinton says Facebook’s decision to not censor politicians’ ads is “appalling”
Clinton is the latest Democrat to criticize Facebook’s policy which exempts some politicians’ ads from its third-party “fact-checking” program.
Facebook ignores calls for censorship from Hong Kong Police
Hong Kong Police aren’t happy about how they’re being portrayed on social media.