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New York Times: Antitrust suits seeks forced disposal of WhatsApp and Instagram.
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Did social media actually counter election misinformation?
Social media companies have been working for months to crack down on misinformation.
Twitter flags Trump tweet that accuses opponents of stealing election
Social media companies crack down on misinformation.
Instagram tells 'small group' wrong US election date
This morning, some US users woke up to the message 'tomorrow is election day'.
One word that got woman's Facebook account blocked
A Gold Coast woman's account was blocked after searching for a local Mexican restaurant.
US, EU, Australia pile into Google - NZ pulls its punches
Chris Keall writes: Wake up, Wellington.
'Clear and present danger': Is Facebook ready for the US election?
'Too little, too late': Facebook is a risk to democracy, national security, critics say.
On Facebook, misinformation is more popular now than in 2016
New York Times: People are engaging with misinformation more than they did in 2016.
Facebook approves 200 QAnon conspiracy ads
The movement has been a key incubator of coronavirus denialism, violent attacks and plots.
Facebook to ban groups that support Qanon
Facebook is taking a stand again conspiracy theories.
Breaking up Facebook won't fix social media
HBR: What can we do to fix the social media crisis we find ourselves in?
Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook have a plan to kill the iPhone
The ubiquity of physical screens will diminish over time.
Comment: Judith Collins needs to rein in her renegade MPs
A National MP is doubling down on posting a fake Ardern quote and Collins needs to act.
Jacinda Ardern dominates social media as Kiwis take political engagement online
The latest social media trends show who Kiwis are discussing the most online.
Facebook's $140m Covid relief fund finally reaches NZ. But there's a catch
Kiwis can finally apply for a slice of Facebook's fund - which involves cash grants.
Facebook should verify all advertisers to crack down on fraud, top brands demand
World Federation of Advertisers calls for 'know your advertiser' laws in digital ads.
NZ citizen, billionaire Peter Thiel met with 'white nationalist racist fringe' in 2016
The entrepreneur has recently switched tack.
Jason Walls: How criticism can be weaponised by the online mob
COMMENT: They are relentless, personal, highly persistent and most worryingly, organised.
Facebook moves to limit US election chaos in November
New York Times: Facebook is bracing for the highly contentious presidential election.
Facebook post detailed intimate accounts of former relationship
Michael John Booth posted lengthy messages about his past relationship with the woman.
Faafoi considers approach to Aus v Facebook, Mowbray's partnership with US A-listers
Kris Faafoi says the Govt will take its own approach to engaging with Facebook and Google.
Labour Party summer camp case: Court protects man from toxic social media 'mob'
Court of Appeal says social media has become a toxic place with 'internet vigilantism'.
Facebook threatens to stop Australians from sharing news
Facebook has faced criticism for allowing the spread of conspiracy theories & hate speech.
'Sobering reading': New study shows YouTube more popular than TVNZ
What were Kiwis' preferred platforms to view and consume news in 2020 so far?
Threatened by Facebook disinformation, a Buddhist monk flees Cambodia
New York Times: A smear campaign sent the Buddhist cleric into exile to protect himself.
Vigilante calls on social media before Kenosha shootings
Multiple threads on Facebook and Reddit urged militias to head to the protests.
Apple update to limit Facebook's ability to track people
Facebook warns of consequences in new privacy provisions.
Facebook braces itself for Trump to cast doubt on election results
New York Times: Facebook is preparing in case Trump interferes once the vote is over.
Dangerous rumours are big business for social media platforms
The money-go-round of publishing and countering untruths.