Strong opposition from tech firms – including Meta’s intention to permanently end the availability of news on Facebook and Instagram in Canada, and Google’s plan to remove links to Canadian news – is more than just a reaction to the law itself.
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Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over Threads, report says
Since launching Threads on Wednesday night, Meta’s new app has collected tens of millions of sign-ups.
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BoomerTECH Adventures: A new conversation around the dinner table — technology
Have you ever stopped to think about how much time you devote to technology — your smartphone, tablet, watch, computer, printer, smart speaker and more? How much time you spend making each of these devices actually work, fixing them or figuring out how they work together — not just using technology but learning how it […]
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Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads
It is billed as a ‘text-based conversation app’ that is linked to Instagram, with the listing teasing a Twitter-like microblogging experience.
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Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies
The lawsuit alleged that the federal government overstepped in its efforts to convince social media companies to address postings that could result in vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic or affect elections.
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Clarence Page: After 50 years in journalism, I advise caution in your search for truth
The news landscape requires more attention from consumers than ever.
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Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy wants policymakers need to address the harms of social media because there isn’t enough evidence to show it’s safe for kids and teens.
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EU slaps Meta with record $1.3 billion fine for data privacy violations
A European Union body ruled that Meta’s transfers of European Facebook users’ data violated the bloc’s privacy rules. Meta says it will appeal the decision.
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Commentary: Until TikTok’s fate is decided, we must take responsibility for protecting our data online
Everyone should assume that data shared on the internet is being seen and used by cybercriminals and foreign nations. We’re a long way from that point.
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Commentary: Some surprising findings about misinformation and content moderation
Crowdsourcing fact-checks works. Suspending accounts does not.