Facebook, Twitter, Google and where Silicon Valley's money comes from
Tech companies face dilemma after conundrum after balancing act, and now the spotlight is on their funding sources.
Business
Nov 9, 2017
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Germany on guard against election hacks, fake news
As the clock ticks down to elections Sunday, Germany's cyber defence nervously hopes it'll be third time lucky after Russia was accused of meddling in the US and French votes.
Security
Sep 21, 2017
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Facebook let advertisers place ads to reach 'Jew haters'
Facebook allowed advertisements targeted at people who have expressed interest in anti-Semitic topics such as "jew hater," "how to burn jews" or "History of 'why jews ruin the world,'" Pro Publica reported Thursday.
Internet
Sep 15, 2017
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Opinion: Technology, once thought the enabler of democracy, is threatening to kill it off
Democracy has entered a new phase marked by hacking by foreign states and fake stories shared on social media aimed at damaging political parties. The social media companies have so far been mostly incapable, or unwilling, ...
Other
May 8, 2017
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Countering fake news with contagions
Social media is a wonderful tool for sharing information quickly; But not surprisingly, some of that information is false and has played a role in the dissemination of conspiracy theories and fake news.
Internet
Mar 28, 2017
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How online hate infiltrates social media and politics
In late February, the headline of a news commentary website that receives more than 2.8 million monthly visitors announced, "Jews Destroy Another One of Their Own Graveyards to Blame Trump." The story, inspired by the recent ...
Internet
Mar 16, 2017
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Hounded over Merkel selfie, Syrian refugee sues Facebook
A Syrian refugee whose selfie with German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been repeatedly manipulated to link him to violent jihad will take Facebook to court Monday for spreading defamatory fake news.
Internet
Feb 6, 2017
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How to spot lies, 'fake news' and propaganda
The Pope has endorsed Donald Trump for president.
Internet
Dec 16, 2016
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Unbelievable news? Read it again and you might think it's true
In the weeks since the U.S. election, concerns have been raised about the prominence and popularity of false news stories spread on platforms such as Facebook. A BuzzFeed analysis found that the top 20 false election stories ...
Internet
Dec 6, 2016
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Mexico demands Sotheby's halt auction of artifacts
(AP)—The Mexican government demanded Wednesday that the Sotheby's auction house halt the planned sale of 51 pre-Colombian Mexican artifacts, arguing they are protected national historical pieces.
Archaeology
Mar 21, 2013
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