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App security, Applications

COVID misinfo is the biggest challenge for Twitter’s Birdwatch program, data shows

October 10, 2022

Via: The Verge

As of October 6th, Twitter’s Birdwatch community moderation program has been expanded to all US users. It’s a big step for Birdwatch, which was officially launched in beta in January 2021, and marks a step up for the platform’s efforts […]


App Review, Applications

Spotify is more confused about Joe Rogan than ever

February 7, 2022

Via: The Verge

The Joe Rogan situation at Spotify keeps getting more confused. As the situation has evolved, so has the company’s treatment of its star podcaster. One day, it says it’s a hands-off platform that treats all creators the same. The next, […]


News and Press

Political ads put Twitter, Facebook and Google in a bind. Here’s why

May 18, 2020

Via: CNET

Joe Biden’s presidential campaign was furious with Facebook when the social network allowed his rival to run a political attack ad it said was filled with lies. Biden’s campaign wasn’t happy with Twitter and Google, either. In a 30-second video […]


News and Press

Coronavirus misinformation is putting Facebook to the test

April 17, 2020

Via: The Verge

A few years ago, Facebook became aware that Russia kept posting misinformation all over the network. The misinformation was designed to rile people up and make them share with their friends, and because people are generally pretty easy to rile […]


News and Press

TikTok pledges $375M in support of COVID-19 relief efforts

April 9, 2020

Via: The Verge

TikTok has announced a series of relief funds and initiatives to support those fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, and to help other individuals and organizations struggling with its impact. In total, the company is pledging $375 million; including $250 million in […]


App security, Applications

WhatsApp limits message forwarding in fight against misinformation

January 21, 2019

Via: The Verge

WhatsApp will now limit users to forwarding a message only five times, in an attempt to cut down on the spread of misinformation. According to Reuters, the five time forwarding limit is being implemented across the world starting today. While […]