Warning that ‘dark ads’ misleading voters are bigger threat than fake news on Facebook and Google
Political advertising that is only seen by its intended recipients is a greater cause for concern than “fake news” in…
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ITN on Facebook and fake news: Fairer online revenue share needed to protect public service journalism
ITN has warned that fake news is a “powerful and dangerous force in our online ecosystem” as part of its submission to a…
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Facebook taking money for hoax adverts despite fake news crackdown pledge
Facebook is promoting paid-for hoaxes about Lord Sugar, Professor Stephen Hawking and the Queen to their users despite recent promises…
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Times probe uncovers ‘extremist and child porn content’ on Facebook that could put it ‘at risk of committing a criminal offence’ in the UK
Facebook “is at risk of committing a criminal offence” in the UK after a Times investigation uncovered potentially illegal terrorist…
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Facebook launches ‘certificate’ for journalists offering training on tools to improve audience engagement
Facebook has launched a certificate for journalists that offers free online training in how to make posts on the social…
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Facebook to share tips for spotting ‘fake news’ compiled by UK fact-checking charity
Facebook will share ten top tips for spotting ‘fake news’ with its users as part of its attempts to tackle…
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Huffington Post political editor tweets outrage at ‘duplicitous’ Labour minister who gave story to rival
Huffington Post political editor Paul Waugh has revealed how he was the victim of a “duplicitous” media tactic when statistics…
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Katie Hopkins loses High Court bid to challenge libel defeat but could still go to Court of Appeal
Mail Online columnist Katie Hopkins has been refused permission to appeal a High Court libel action which landed her with a…
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