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Senator John Thune: YouTube and Facebook should provide a version without algorithmic recommendations
The senator thinks there should be an option to turn off the algorithmic arrangement of content and let users see what they choose.
Iceland is tired of Instagrammers destroying the landscape
“Some Instagrammers are sponsored by companies and don’t obey pretty easy rules just to get a more spectacular photo from a slightly different angle.”
Maxine Waters will bring Facebook before congress to discuss its Project Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook’s Libra has been hit with criticism from the moment it was announced.
Facebook, Twitter, and Google to be grilled on “terror” content by House Homeland Security Committee
Congress thinks tech companies need to be doing more to tackle terrorism.
Facebook usage is in a steady decline after privacy scandals
People are turning their back on Facebook.
Facebook “ripped off” Current bank’s logo for its Calibra crypto branding, CEO says
Calibra created their logo in 2016. Facebook’s new crypto project logo looks rather similar.
Senator Josh Hawley targets tech censorship with new bill
Since big tech companies have failed to address censorship concerns, Senator Josh Hawley thinks it’s time to look at Section 230.
Apple CEO Tim Cook says tech companies should accept responsibility for “hate speech”
Cook has previously said that what he deems to “hate” has no place on Apple’s platforms.
Facebook wants to create “a safe space for trustworthy news”
Facebook is more determined than ever to crack down on what’s allowed on the platform.
After previously banning cryptocurrency ads, Facebook is set to announce its own cryptocurrency
Facebook’s cryptocurrency is set to launch next week.
Facebook settles on claims it was defrauding advertisers by grossly overstating video views up to 900%
The details of the settlement are not yet known.
How to be a “hate agent”, according to Facebook
Facebook has a list of criteria that it uses to determine if you’re a hate agent.