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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1 in every 14 tweets directed at women journalists abusive or ‘problematic’, study shows
One in every 14 tweets directed at women journalists in the UK and US is abusive or “problematic” according to…
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Online platforms have responsibility for content, Ofcom bosses tell MPs
Online platforms should take responsibility for the material that appears on their networks, especially when it relates to children and…
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MPs criticise Government over ‘disappointing’ response to ‘fake news’ inquiry interim report
MPs behind the UK’s “fake news” inquiry have said they are “disappointed” with the Government’s response to their interim report…
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Facebook hires former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg as its head of global affairs and communications
Facebook has hired former deputy prime minister and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg as its head of global affairs and…
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Facebook sorry for deleting video on Christopher Columbus by Guardian’s George Monbiot amid call for ‘transparent appeals system’
Facebook has apologised for removing a video criticising colonial explorer Christopher Columbus, presented by Guardian columnist George Monbiot. In a…
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The Sun digital editor: ‘When will social media platforms recognise the cost of quality journalism?’
The Sun’s digital editor Keith Poole has criticised social media platforms for getting in the way of quality journalism. Speaking…
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Facebook accused of ‘censorship’ after deleting video on Christopher Columbus by Guardian journalist George Monbiot
Facebook has been accused of censorship after it took down a video featuring Guardian columnist George Monbiot in which he…
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