Social media ‘relatively minor’ threat to criminal justice system, evidence to Government shows
The Government has established a new working relationship with Facebook, Google and Twitter over posts that risk contempt of court,…
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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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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…
By 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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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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Twitter slaps temporary ban on Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for violating rules
Twitter has temporarily banned controversial Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones from posting on the social network. A screenshot has been…
By Onus on journalists to ‘validate and refute’ rumours says Twitter boss after refusal to remove Infowars content from platform
Twitter’s chief executive has put the onus on journalists to “document, validate and refute” unsubstantiated rumours spread by the likes…
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