No controversy ends quietly on social media – instead, the conspiracy theorists just transfer their anger to someone else.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Get over it, boomers! Gen Z’s disdain for us is the natural order of things
The kids may ‘OK’ this boomer to their hearts’ content – someday, they’ll fill his shoes.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Craigslist founder donates to group fighting fake news
Craig Newmark will help First Draft, which is planning to train journalists in recognizing and fighting the spread of disinformation.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: When fake sites and trolls beat facts, we all lose
Fueled by social media and cynical politics, misinformation is rampant, and we are all paying the price.
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Commentary: Facebook just gave up the fight against fake news
The social media platform’s new policy means that nobody will stop you from posting lies there if you’re a ‘political figure.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Zuckerberg vows to fight efforts by Sen. Warren to break up Facebook
The tech giant CEO told employees in leaked comments that he ‘would bet that we will have a legal challenge’ if the progressive Democrat is elected president.
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Commentary: Breaking up Facebook would likely backfire
More competition could aggravate the social problems that the tech giant creates.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Let’s not trade accurate hurricane forecasting for a faster Instagram
Federal agencies should reach an agreement over 5G power levels that puts public safety first.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S. plans for fake social media run afoul of Facebook rules
The Department of Homeland Security authorized officers to make phony accounts, claiming it would make it easier for agents to search for fraud or security threats.
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Leonard Pitts: Deep dives into journalists’ digital histories are welcome
Yes, some people may be embarrassed, some careers damaged. But bring it. Because truth itself is facing a hostile takeover.