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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Germany faces criticism from some of the web's biggest names over plans to weaken encrypted communication and fine social media sites for hate speech.
Security
Apr 6, 2017
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Internet giant Google on Monday urged the European Parliament to resist approving a planned overhaul of the bloc's online copyright law that the company said would hurt Europe for "decades to come".
Internet
Mar 4, 2019
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The language activists and politicians use in immigration debates may be as important as the policies they are debating when it comes to long-term effects, according to the author of a new study in the April issue of the ...
Social Sciences
Mar 28, 2013
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Reddit, the online discussion site known for free-wheeling discussions, is updating its content policy as it tries to be a more welcoming place for everyone.
Internet
Aug 5, 2015
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Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also—and has, often—become a toxic environment for spreading ...
Social Sciences
Nov 3, 2023
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Turkey's government on Thursday said it would keep its block on YouTube in place despite two separate courts ordering the ban be lifted.
Internet
Apr 10, 2014
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German authorities said Tuesday that they have imposed a 2 million-euro ($2.3 million) fine on Facebook under a law designed to combat hate speech.
Internet
Jul 2, 2019
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French police have opened a criminal investigation into a raft of anti-Semitic messages posted on Twitter in a case that could test the microblogging site's refusal to mediate content.
Internet
Nov 28, 2012
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For a man who made a fortune from electric cars, the Twitter takeover has turned into a fairly bumpy ride so far. Soon after buying the social media company for US$44 billion (£38 billion), Elon Musk said he had "no choice" ...
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2022
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