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Meta bans Russian media outlets, including RT, from Facebook and Instagram over 'foreign interference'

Meta has banned Russian state media to combat foreign interference in social media and protect public discourse.

Facebook Now Allows Calling Women Personal Property

Meta's revised policies dangerously normalize misogynistic speech by allowing harmful comparisons of women to inanimate objects.

Meta's ban on new election ads is no longer ending on election day

Meta extends ban on new election ads until days after polls close to combat misinformation.

Meta Is Globally Banning Russian State Media on Its Apps, Citing Foreign Interference'

Meta bans RT and Russian state media for foreign interference to combat disinformation.
U.S. sanctions target RT's parent company for covert activities undermining democracies.

Meta oversight board slams recent changes: 'Hate speech can lead to real life harm'

Meta's decision to drop independent fact checkers raises concerns about increased hate speech and harm to marginalized communities.

How are social media preparing for the election? With many guardrails off

Tech platforms have lessened previous restrictions on political ads while still implementing some safeguards during the election season.

Meta bans Russian media outlets, including RT, from Facebook and Instagram over 'foreign interference'

Meta has banned Russian state media to combat foreign interference in social media and protect public discourse.

Facebook Now Allows Calling Women Personal Property

Meta's revised policies dangerously normalize misogynistic speech by allowing harmful comparisons of women to inanimate objects.

Meta's ban on new election ads is no longer ending on election day

Meta extends ban on new election ads until days after polls close to combat misinformation.

Meta Is Globally Banning Russian State Media on Its Apps, Citing Foreign Interference'

Meta bans RT and Russian state media for foreign interference to combat disinformation.
U.S. sanctions target RT's parent company for covert activities undermining democracies.

Meta oversight board slams recent changes: 'Hate speech can lead to real life harm'

Meta's decision to drop independent fact checkers raises concerns about increased hate speech and harm to marginalized communities.

How are social media preparing for the election? With many guardrails off

Tech platforms have lessened previous restrictions on political ads while still implementing some safeguards during the election season.
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#political-content

Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam Mosseri

Instagram and Threads will begin recommending political content from accounts users don't follow, indicating a shift in policy from previous efforts to minimize such exposure.

Meta to phase back in political content on Facebook, Instagram and Threads | TechCrunch

Meta is shifting from blunt restrictions on political content to allowing users greater access to such content across its platforms.

Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam Mosseri

Instagram and Threads will begin recommending political content from accounts users don't follow, indicating a shift in policy from previous efforts to minimize such exposure.

Meta to phase back in political content on Facebook, Instagram and Threads | TechCrunch

Meta is shifting from blunt restrictions on political content to allowing users greater access to such content across its platforms.
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#meta-platforms

Mark Zuckerberg sports $900,000 watch as he calls time on Meta fact-checking

Mark Zuckerberg announced a major policy overhaul prioritizing free speech on Meta platforms and removing content restrictions while showing off a rare, expensive watch.

Meta's Facebook, Instagram Ads Promote Illegal Gun Silencers: Report - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta's platforms have struggled to eliminate ads promoting illegal gun silencers, revealing challenges in enforcing content regulations.

Mark Zuckerberg sports $900,000 watch as he calls time on Meta fact-checking

Mark Zuckerberg announced a major policy overhaul prioritizing free speech on Meta platforms and removing content restrictions while showing off a rare, expensive watch.

Meta's Facebook, Instagram Ads Promote Illegal Gun Silencers: Report - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta's platforms have struggled to eliminate ads promoting illegal gun silencers, revealing challenges in enforcing content regulations.
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Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14 Year-Old

The transition of Amber Alert notifications to X created accessibility challenges but was resolved with account verification.
X's recent login requirements have hindered public access to critical emergency communications.
#uk-government

Australian-style social media ban for under-16s a retrograde step', say UK charities

Experts warn against an Australian-style social media ban for children in the UK, suggesting it may cause more harm than good.

Minister dismisses Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

The UK government is unlikely to implement a complete ban on social media for under-16s, learning instead from Australia's strict regulations.

Australian-style social media ban for under-16s a retrograde step', say UK charities

Experts warn against an Australian-style social media ban for children in the UK, suggesting it may cause more harm than good.

Minister dismisses Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

The UK government is unlikely to implement a complete ban on social media for under-16s, learning instead from Australia's strict regulations.
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Exclusive | Trump team orders 'all intended nominees' to stop posting on social media ahead of Senate confirmations

Trump's chief of staff ordered nominees to avoid social media posts ahead of Senate confirmation hearings.
#content-moderation

X just released its first full transparency report since Elon Musk took over

X's content moderation practices are under scrutiny post-Elon Musk's takeover, revealing significant increases in account suspensions and posts removed for rule violations.

Pavel Durov says Telegram isn't an 'anarchic paradise' in first comments since arrest

Pavel Durov addresses concerns of criminal abuse on Telegram, promising improvements to content moderation while emphasizing the app's cooperation with authorities.

Checkmarked X Users Caught Promoting Sites That Sell Child Sex Abuse Videos

The verification system on X has proven ineffective in preventing the promotion of child sexual abuse material.

YouTube Promises Crackdown on Videos With 'Egregious Clickbait' Titles

YouTube is enforcing stricter rules against misleading clickbait titles and thumbnails to enhance viewer experience.

X transparency report looks like 'last-ditch effort to win back advertisers,' experts say

Elon Musk's changes to content moderation at X led to a surge in violation reports but a relatively low increase in account suspensions.

The Most Interesting Thing About Elon Musk's War With Brazil

Musk's battle with Brazil over censorship reflects conflicting views on free speech and content moderation, leading to the platform's ban in the country.

X just released its first full transparency report since Elon Musk took over

X's content moderation practices are under scrutiny post-Elon Musk's takeover, revealing significant increases in account suspensions and posts removed for rule violations.

Pavel Durov says Telegram isn't an 'anarchic paradise' in first comments since arrest

Pavel Durov addresses concerns of criminal abuse on Telegram, promising improvements to content moderation while emphasizing the app's cooperation with authorities.

Checkmarked X Users Caught Promoting Sites That Sell Child Sex Abuse Videos

The verification system on X has proven ineffective in preventing the promotion of child sexual abuse material.

YouTube Promises Crackdown on Videos With 'Egregious Clickbait' Titles

YouTube is enforcing stricter rules against misleading clickbait titles and thumbnails to enhance viewer experience.

X transparency report looks like 'last-ditch effort to win back advertisers,' experts say

Elon Musk's changes to content moderation at X led to a surge in violation reports but a relatively low increase in account suspensions.

The Most Interesting Thing About Elon Musk's War With Brazil

Musk's battle with Brazil over censorship reflects conflicting views on free speech and content moderation, leading to the platform's ban in the country.
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Australia's teen social ban is not the answer

Australia's ban on under-16s using social media highlights misunderstandings about teen technology use and may lead to unintended consequences.
#free-speech

Musk's X blocked links to JD Vance dossier after hearing from Trump campaign

Musk's commitment to free speech influenced his decision to reinstate a journalist's account, despite personal misgivings.

Gunmaker Smith & Wesson applauds Elon Musk's X after getting suspended by Facebook

Smith & Wesson criticized Facebook's suspension, citing free speech concerns and support from Elon Musk after their account was reinstated following an error.

Musk's X blocked links to JD Vance dossier after hearing from Trump campaign

Musk's commitment to free speech influenced his decision to reinstate a journalist's account, despite personal misgivings.

Gunmaker Smith & Wesson applauds Elon Musk's X after getting suspended by Facebook

Smith & Wesson criticized Facebook's suspension, citing free speech concerns and support from Elon Musk after their account was reinstated following an error.
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#account-verification

Twitch apologizes after some users in Israel, Gaza barred from making accounts

Twitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.

Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators

Bluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.

Twitch apologizes after some users in Israel, Gaza barred from making accounts

Twitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.

Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonators

Bluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.
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Twitch draws lines over 'Zionist' in Hateful Conduct policy update

Twitch tightens its Hateful Conduct policy, prohibiting the term 'Zionist' in degrading contexts while protecting political discourse.
The update follows concerns over antisemitic content on the platform, notably linked to Pro-Palestine protests.
#account-blocking

X's Diluted Block Functionality is Now Going Live

X is rolling out a controversial update allowing blocked accounts to view posts but not reply.
This decision may be influenced by Musk's desire to enhance visibility for his posts.

X's Diluted Block Functionality is Now Going Live

X's new account blocking update allows blocked users to view posts but not reply, raising concerns over privacy and harassment.

X's Diluted Block Functionality is Now Going Live

X is rolling out a controversial update allowing blocked accounts to view posts but not reply.
This decision may be influenced by Musk's desire to enhance visibility for his posts.

X's Diluted Block Functionality is Now Going Live

X's new account blocking update allows blocked users to view posts but not reply, raising concerns over privacy and harassment.
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#elon-musk

The Morning Risk Report: Elon Musk's X to Close Operations in Brazil as Clash Over Content Escalates

X Corp. closes Brazil operations over legal disputes, highlighting tensions between content regulation and free speech ideals.

Blocking someone on Twitter/X will no longer prevent them from seeing your posts

Blocking on Twitter/X will no longer prevent users from viewing blocked accounts' public posts, which changes the nature of user blocking.

Elon Musk's X lets blocked users see your posts

Musk's new policy allows blocked users on X to see posts from accounts that blocked them.

Anti-trans hashtag trends on X as hate continues unabated - despite ban in Brazil

Twitter continues to struggle with regulating hate speech, as evidenced by the trending anti-trans hashtag and the Brazilian ban on the platform.

X Is Back in Brazil

X is back in Brazil after a month-long suspension due to a Supreme Court showdown over misinformation and access to right-wing accounts.

The Morning Risk Report: Elon Musk's X to Close Operations in Brazil as Clash Over Content Escalates

X Corp. closes Brazil operations over legal disputes, highlighting tensions between content regulation and free speech ideals.

Blocking someone on Twitter/X will no longer prevent them from seeing your posts

Blocking on Twitter/X will no longer prevent users from viewing blocked accounts' public posts, which changes the nature of user blocking.

Elon Musk's X lets blocked users see your posts

Musk's new policy allows blocked users on X to see posts from accounts that blocked them.

Anti-trans hashtag trends on X as hate continues unabated - despite ban in Brazil

Twitter continues to struggle with regulating hate speech, as evidenced by the trending anti-trans hashtag and the Brazilian ban on the platform.

X Is Back in Brazil

X is back in Brazil after a month-long suspension due to a Supreme Court showdown over misinformation and access to right-wing accounts.
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#instagram

Instagram tightens its teen policy with 'Teen Accounts' for under-16s

Instagram is enhancing safety for teenagers with new 'Teen Accounts' to protect interactions and privacy.

Instagram faces backlash for lowering quality of low-engagement videos

Instagram's policy reduces video quality of older content, creating challenges for creators regarding audience visibility and brand perception.

Instagram tightens its teen policy with 'Teen Accounts' for under-16s

Instagram is enhancing safety for teenagers with new 'Teen Accounts' to protect interactions and privacy.

Instagram faces backlash for lowering quality of low-engagement videos

Instagram's policy reduces video quality of older content, creating challenges for creators regarding audience visibility and brand perception.
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#snapchat

Snapchat to the Trump campaign: We'll take your money but not your posts.

Snapchat has maintained a ban on Trump's personal account but allows his campaign to run advertisements.

Snapchat rejects Australian push to raise age for allowing teenagers on social media to 16

Snapchat argues that age restrictions for social media access should be left to families, emphasizing individual maturity over a blanket policy.

Snapchat to the Trump campaign: We'll take your money but not your posts.

Snapchat has maintained a ban on Trump's personal account but allows his campaign to run advertisements.

Snapchat rejects Australian push to raise age for allowing teenagers on social media to 16

Snapchat argues that age restrictions for social media access should be left to families, emphasizing individual maturity over a blanket policy.
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X changes creator payouts to depend on engagement, not ads | TechCrunch

X is shifting creator payments from ad revenue to direct engagement incentives, which may impact content quality and strategy.

Reddit communities will require permission while going private or swithcing to NSFW | TechCrunch

Reddit introduces new rules for moderators to prevent disruptive community changes, emphasizing approval requests for altering community status or maturity ratings.
#tiktok

TikTok removes Russian state media accounts ahead of U.S. election

TikTok banned Russian state media accounts to combat influence operations prior to the U.S. elections.

Banned political ads found on TikTok weeks ahead of 2024 election

TikTok's ban on political advertising isn't preventing the spread of political messages on the platform.

TikTok removes Russian state media accounts ahead of U.S. election

TikTok banned Russian state media accounts to combat influence operations prior to the U.S. elections.

Banned political ads found on TikTok weeks ahead of 2024 election

TikTok's ban on political advertising isn't preventing the spread of political messages on the platform.
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TikTok Bans RT and Sputnik as Banned Political Ads Surface on Platform

TikTok removed Russian state media accounts for covert influence operations, reaffirming its stance against misinformation.
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European leadership change means new adversaries for Big Tech

Thierry Breton's resignation signals a potential shift in EU tech regulation strategy, impacting how tech giants will be held accountable.

The World

Israeli strikes jeopardize civilian safety in supposed safe zones, while human migration contributes to environmental degradation and Australia seeks to safeguard children from social media.

Australia's dummy spit over kids on social media isn't the answer. We need an internet for children | Aleesha Rodriguez

Banning social media for children is an ineffective, reactionary approach that underestimates the complexities of their online interactions.

How to Create a Social Media Policy (+Examples)

A solid social media policy is essential to prevent breaches of confidentiality and protect a company's online reputation.

The US military's latest psyop? Advertising on Tinder | TechCrunch

The U.S. military's use of Tinder for ads to deter violence in Lebanon highlights evolving strategies in wartime messaging.

Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X account

Tommy Robinson faces legal consequences for violating a High Court order related to libellous statements against a Syrian refugee.

How To Avoid Social Media Mishaps In The Workplace

Maintain consistent messaging and limit PR nightmares with a social media policy.
Don't assume all employees understand social media; provide education and training.

Musk's X allowing users to post consensual adult content, formalizing a prior Twitter policy

X platform allows consensual adult content with clear labeling.
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