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France wants to analyze users’ Facebook profiles and data to find tax fraud
Macron’s government has now moved forward with a proposal that has been sent to France’s parliament, which will open a debate on the draft in mid-October.
Advertising Standards Agency rules on Burger King’s milkshaking tweet, calls it irresponsible
While the fast-food giant claimed that it was simply trying to be ‘tongue-in-cheek,’ the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) didn’t think so.
82% of adults believe social media platforms are biased towards select news organizations
The survey results reflect wider concerns about the negative effects of the way social media companies handle the news.
Twitter user’s account locked for referencing the fact that someone is a transgender person
Ultimately, Hogberg drew attention to Twitter’s heavy reliance on user reports for speech code violations, and how a few “extremists” across Twitter are holding the social media network captive in their hands.
Instagram now lets users shadowban other users
Instagram thinks the advantage that this tool offers over the other options, is that the person you restricted won’t know what is happening, acting as what is commonly referred to as a shadowban.
Facebook deletes cancer charity’s breast cancer awareness video
The video, posted by Cancer Network Northern Ireland was educational in nature, meant to instruct women on how to discover cancer signs and symptoms early.
Experts warn of “sadfishing”, when users mention their “sadness” online to get more attention
These online places famously lack emotional context because they lack actual human contact and interaction.
Boris Johnson accused of manipulating search results with deliberate phrases
Boris is accused of “gaming the Google system.”
Elizabeth Warren hits back at Mark Zuckerberg after leaked audio saying her presidency would suck for Facebook
Zuckerberg said that her becoming president would create “a legal challenge” for his company, but one that he was nevertheless certain Facebook would win.
Streamer PhantomL0rd has an early win during Twitch suspension lawsuit
Although this is a blow for Twitch that could influence the next Twitch contracts, the case has not yet been closed.
Singapore enforces new law – spreading fake news could carry a 10 year prison sentence
The chilling law makes the government the arbiters of truth.
Trump Jr slams big tech, calls it a threat to free speech
Trump Jr., said that the big tech poses a “threat” to free speech and that it is increasingly promoting liberal perspectives, leading to a politically biased atmosphere across the internet.