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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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…
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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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Inquiry report warns of ‘crisis in our democracy’ from ‘campaigns of disinformation’ as it recommends major reforms to fight ‘fake news’
The head of the UK’s “fake news” inquiry has said democracy is facing a crisis brought about by “campaigns of…
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BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg says she has considered quitting “grim” social media claiming “it’s like a playground”
BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg says she no longer looks at people’s comments on Twitter and considered coming off social…
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Politico and Financial Times seen as most influential media sources at European Parliament, new Comres poll finds
Politico and the Financial Times are seen as the most influential media sources for MEPs and other “opinion formers” in…
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