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Facebook, other social media platforms are "killing people" with Covid misinformation, says Biden

US President Joe Biden has hit out at Facebook again, saying that such social media platforms are allowing Covid vaccine misinformation to spread and are "killing people".

Jul 17, 2021

Governments across the globe demanding Twitter to remove content of reporters, news outlets

From July 1 to December 31, it received over 14,500 requests for information worldwide, with 30 percent of those requests resulting in the production of part or all of the requested information

Jul 15, 2021

WhatsApp is now accessible in beta on four devices that do not require a phone

WhatsApp has released a beta version of its new multi-device capabilities, allowing users to use desktop or browser experiences on up to four devices simultaneously. Before linking, this method now requires biometric authentication.

Jul 15, 2021

Instagram adds new Security Checkup tool to help users stay safe [Details]

Instagram has launched a new feature called Security Checkup that will walk users through the steps to safeguard their accounts if they have been hijacked. WhatsApp will be safeguarded in a similar fashion in the coming weeks, according to Facebook.

Jul 14, 2021

Facebook launches 'Bulletin' for independent writers; Likely to impact major players

With an aim to promote independent writers, Facebook has announced a set of publishing and subscription tools -- Bulletin -- to support these creators in the US.

Jun 30, 2021

House panel on IT asks Google and Facebook representatives to appear before it on June 29

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology (I&T) has issued summons to Facebook and Google India, seeking that company representatives appear before the committee on Tuesday.

Jun 28, 2021

UN Special Rapporteurs say India's new IT policies do not meet global norms

The UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteurs have stated that India's new IT policies are in violation of international human rights standards. India's response will be included in the standard report that will be presented to the Human Rights Council.

Jun 19, 2021

FB to show creators how much money they pay to Apple, Google as WWDC21 opens

As Apple presented its flagship WWDC21 developer conference, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the social network will show creators how much money Apple and Google are actually taking from them via their respective app stores.

Jun 8, 2021

G7 decision to force Amazon, Facebook, Google pay tax where their services are sold

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has hailed the G-7 agreement on Saturday when the world's richest nations agreed to close cross-border tax loopholes used by some of the biggest multinational companies and have decided to back a minimum global corporation tax rate of at least 15 per cent.

Jun 7, 2021

Trump calls Facebook's 2-yr suspension an "insult" to Americans who voted for him [Details]

Trump was banned from multiple social media platforms. He has recently shut down his newly launched blog.

Jun 5, 2021

Facebook plans to end special treatment for politicians: Report

According to reports, Facebook is preparing to stop giving politicians and elected people preferential treatment. plans to expose the strike system it uses to punish people who disobey its content restrictions.

Jun 4, 2021

Facebook purges several malicious accounts, Pages originated from Pakistan

Many accounts, Pages, and Groups originating in Pakistan and targeting mostly domestic audiences, as well as English, Arabic, and Pashto-speaking audiences around the world, have been taken from Facebook.

Jun 4, 2021

Trump shuts down his blog in less than a month [Details]

Trump shuts down his blog page after less than a month of running it. He is already banned by Twitter and Facebook besides other social media platforms

Jun 3, 2021

Facebook shows generosity, allows Covid's Wuhan origin posts; Where was freedom of expression before?

Facebook, the largest social networking platform in the world had banned all posts that claimed coronavirus as a manmade pandemic

May 28, 2021

WhatsApp row: In 2019, SC suggested regime to find originators of messages

In the Delhi High Court, WhatsApp has challenged the new IT law on message traceability, calling it illegal because it violates citizens' essential privacy

May 27, 2021

Wuhan Leak: Facebook to no longer remove claims that Covid-19 was lab made

Facebook will no longer delete assertions that Covid-19 is man-made or created in a lab from its services. Joe Biden has urged intelligence services to look into the matter.

May 27, 2021

FB to push down all posts from users who share misinformation

Facebook has declared that people who spread disinformation and fake materials on its platforms will have their postings pushed down. The new regulation relates to incorrect or misleading news on Covid-19 and vaccinations, climate change, elections, and other topics.

May 27, 2021

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Facebook

Facebook, other social media platforms are "killing people" with Covid misinformation, says Biden

Governments across the globe demanding Twitter to remove content of reporters, news outlets

WhatsApp is now accessible in beta on four devices that do not require a phone

Instagram adds new Security Checkup tool to help users stay safe [Details]

Facebook launches 'Bulletin' for independent writers; Likely to impact major players

House panel on IT asks Google and Facebook representatives to appear before it on June 29

UN Special Rapporteurs say India's new IT policies do not meet global norms

FB to show creators how much money they pay to Apple, Google as WWDC21 opens

G7 decision to force Amazon, Facebook, Google pay tax where their services are sold

Trump calls Facebook's 2-yr suspension an "insult" to Americans who voted for him [Details]

Facebook plans to end special treatment for politicians: Report

Facebook purges several malicious accounts, Pages originated from Pakistan

Trump shuts down his blog in less than a month [Details]

Facebook shows generosity, allows Covid's Wuhan origin posts; Where was freedom of expression before?

WhatsApp row: In 2019, SC suggested regime to find originators of messages

Wuhan Leak: Facebook to no longer remove claims that Covid-19 was lab made

FB to push down all posts from users who share misinformation

Priyanka Gandhi starts series of questions over severe vaccine shortage in the country

Facebook says it's working hard to meet Indian IT rules for social media

Facebook censoring #ResignModi posts a mistake; Indian govt had no role [details]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious