Major platforms have failed to provide enough data on fight against disinformation, say EU commissioners
European Union commissioners have accused three tech giants of providing “too little information” in reports on their efforts to fight…
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Facebook removes Tommy Robinson’s page and Instagram profile over alleged ‘hate speech’
Right-wing political activist Tommy Robinson has been banned from Facebook and Instagram, making it the latest social network to take…
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Culture Secretary discussed disinformation with Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg at rare meeting
Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright discussed disinformation and social media regulation with Mark Zuckerberg during a rare meeting with the Facebook…
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Culture Secretary delivers message of support to local newspapers in shift from print to digital
Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright has said he believes “wholeheartedly” that the UK news industry can overcome the challenges it faces…
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‘Fake news’ inquiry: MPs call for new ethics code for social media firms overseen by regulator able to issue large fines
In tackling the threat of so-called “fake news” and disinformation, MPs recommend establishing a new code of ethics for social…
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Austrian government to press ahead with tech giant tax that could fund local journalism
Austria’s government is pressing ahead with a tech giant tax and hinted that part of the money will be used…
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Agence France-Presse expands Facebook fact checks to cover Middle East and North Africa
Agence France-Presse is expanding its fact-checking operations with Facebook, in which it debunks flagged content shared on the social network,…
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Facebook community news project officially launches with full list of ‘under-served’ locations for 82 reporters
Facebook’s Community News Project officially launched today, revealing the full list of 82 new reporter roles which will cover “under-served”…
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