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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Youtube apologises after technical issues take site offline
Youtube has apologised after technical issues took the site offline for more than an hour overnight. The Google-owned video hosting…
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Facebook makes political advertising ‘transparent’ with information on buyers in UK
Facebook is forcing political ad buyers in the UK to verify their identity and location from today, following concerns about the…
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