Trump Lashes Out on Twitter Ahead of Social Media ‘Summit’
Google, Facebook and Twitter weren't invited to the event.
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Twitter Bans ‘Dehumanizing’ Posts Toward Religious Groups
The company has come under fire — along with other social media networks — for the prevalence of harassment and offensive language on its service.
Cat Filter Goof Leaves Pakistanis Scratching Their Whiskers
The ruling party's social media team wrote it had determined "human error" by a hardworking volunteer caused the mistake.
Australia Could Jail Social Media Execs for Showing Violence
The conservative government introduced the bills in response to the mosque attacks in Christchurch.
Barbara Ehrenreich Tweets about Marie Kondo Widely Condemned
Ehrenreich is a prominent liberal who writes often about the working class, notably in the best-selling "Nickel and Dimed."
Aquarium Apologizes for Tweets About Otter
The aquarium called it a "learning moment."
Social Media Platforms Tighten Rules, Prompting Censorship Claims
Both Twitter and Medium implemented changes that led to various accounts being deleted or suspended.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Is the ‘Tide Pod Challenge’ a Real Thing?
Yes, people really are putting laundry detergent in their mouths and posting videos online.
Facebook Introduces Measure to Block Advertisements From Sites That Share Fake News
The social media giant announced a new measure for penalizing web sites that post fake news.
President Donald Trump Says He Won’t Stay Off Social Media
On 1 August 2017 President Trump tweeted that social media was the "[o]nly way for [him] to get the truth out," citing the "Fake News Media" and "enemies."
Did President Trump Criticize Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Social Media Use?
Reports of an international dispute over social media usage among world leaders are complete fabrications.
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Was the Netflix CEO Arrested on Child Pornography Charges?
False rumors were spread on social media in order to capitalize on heightened panic about pedophilia.
Did the Trump Campaign’s ‘Support Our Troops’ Ad Feature Russian Jets?
It's often difficult to make out the specifics of an intentionally generic image.
Allegations of Mass Hysterectomies at ICE-Contracted Facility Spark Outrage
Most of the whistleblower complaint dealt with general medical negligence at a Georgia facility, particularly around COVID-19.
Trump Promotes Tweet Falsely Labeling Biden a Pedophile
U.S. President Donald Trump promoted the baseless smear — and the anonymous account behind it — to his nearly 86 million followers.
Was Jacob Blake Charged With Raping a Child?
Online commentators and social media users sought to undermine protests sparked by the police shooting of Blake in Wisconsin in August 2020.