MP tells Facebook, Youtube and Twitter bosses ‘you are not doing your jobs’ over extremist content
Social media sites are “a cesspit” and systems to monitor offensive content are not working, an MP has claimed. During…
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French government voter registration campaign blocked by Twitter under its own law against fake news
Twitter has blocked a French government social media campaign under the country’s own law against fake news. The blocked hashtag…
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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…
By 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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