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Twitter Moves to Curb COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories With Warnings, Labels
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Twitter Moves to Curb COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories With Warnings, Labels

'These warnings will inform people that the information in the Tweet conflicts with public health experts' guidance before they view it,' the company says.
Michael Kan | 4 min read
Facebook and Instagram to Limit Coronavirus Misinformation

Facebook and Instagram to Limit Coronavirus Misinformation

False information will be flagged and its reach limited while harmful posts spreading disinformation about cures and prevention methods will be removed.
Adam Smith | 2 min read
7 Symptoms of Poor Social Media Hygiene

7 Symptoms of Poor Social Media Hygiene

The monster that emerges from you when posting on social media is fraying of the fabric of society. Cut it out!
Brian Jones | 6 min read
3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Massive Changes in Digital Journalism

3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Massive Changes in Digital Journalism

Local journalism paid for a watchdog in every city council. Online journalism tells you what Trump tweeted this morning.
John Boitnott | 5 min read
Facebook Removes Fake Accounts Targeting 2018 U.S. Midterms

Facebook Removes Fake Accounts Targeting 2018 U.S. Midterms

It's following a similar strategy to the 2016 presidential election.
Jon Fingas | 3 min read

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Facebook Says It Can't Police All Posts for Racism

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