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Simon Milner: From here to infinity of metaverse
OPINION: Meta spokesman explores potential and pitfallls of our next technological leap.
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Slaves to the algorithm: The Christchurch Call and online extremism
Algorithms that amplify extremism and radicalise people still operate unchecked.
The enduring afterlife of Chch mass shooting's livestream online
New York Times: Dozens of recordings of the 2019 mosque attacks remain online.
How Christchurch Call slowed online spread of Buffalo shooting - but can't win the war
The Christchurch Call has made a difference but there are areas where it has no impact.
'My wife was screaming': Teens allegedly pull knife in Facebook marketplace iPhone robbery
The man says his wife and young sons watched the incident unfold.
'Stop hitting on me': Elon Musk's bizarre response to US politician
Musk was quick to respond to a perceived dig by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Market close: US tech stock rally flows through to NZ sharemarket
The New Zealand sharemarket closed the week with a small gain.
Fraudster's $18k crime spree hit brothels, sex worker, hotels
Benjamin Langley conned victims into thinking payments had been made.
Teen wins dispute over dodgy iPhone sold on Facebook
The 'perfect' phone turned out to be water-damaged and rusty.
'Violating': Radio host's newborn baby photos used in vile scam
Radio host's warning after scammers used personal baby photos to target loyal listeners.
How war in Ukraine roiled Facebook and Instagram
New York Times: The rules over what war content is permitted keep changing.
Leaked emails reveal Facebook to allow violent posts against Russian leaders, military
Leaked emails from Meta reveal changes to their hate speech policies.
'Feel like a 10-day break?' - bid to sell positive RAT results 'distressing'
Facebook post offers four positive test results to be used to get time off work.
Texas sues Facebook's parent, saying it collected facial recognition data without consent
New York Times: The lawsuit adds to Meta's legal battles.
Public interest journalism fund 'beauty contest'
Independent report says $55m fund risks protecting incumbents from new entrants.
Market close: Meta's share price plunge spooks markets
Companies that disappoint with results are being harshly treated.
What went so badly wrong at Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg has lost billions following Meta's share price bloodbath.
Calls for Facebook to take stronger action as antivax leaders banned
Two leaders of antivax movements have been slapped with temporary bans from Facebook.
Facebook gently mocks the New Zilund accent in its first Metaverse ad
Enter the Matrix ... of dad jokes.
'Everything Facebook did badly could be much worse in the metaverse'
Times: It's the universe Zuckerberg says we'll be living in. So what is it really about?
Facebook antitrust suit can move forward, judge says
New York Times: The case against Meta becomes a reality.
Netsafe works with social media firms on new safety code, user-advocates wince at first draft
PLUS: Long-serving Netsafe boss exits stage left.
Editorial: Why media are setting aside their differences
OPINION: Our editorial on permission being sought to set a deal with Google and Facebook.
How fake news on Facebook helped fuel a border crisis in Europe
New York Times: Social media helped smugglers profit off those trying to reach Europe.
Hate speech in Myanmar continues to thrive on Facebook
Scrolling through Facebook today, it's not hard to find posts threatening murder and rape.
The real cost of that cheap thing you bought from a Facebook ad
In buying a cheap ring, Shanti Mathias found herself part of the business of dropshipping.
The Mark Zuckerberg aesthetic
New York Times: Zuckerberg pitched himself as a cultural impresario of internet's future.
Large shift: Facebook to shut down and delete its face-recognition system
Removal will delete 'more than a billion ... individual facial recognition templates'.
The metaverse is Zuckerberg's escape hatch
New York Times: If his new strategy works it could help address several big problems.
Learning to live with Mark Zuckerberg
New York Times: Journalists and tech executives in a battle that has no end in sight.