Zuckerberg's Holocaust comment puts Facebook on the spot
Denying the Holocaust happened is probably OK on Facebook. Calling for a mob to kill Jews is not.
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Jul 20, 2018
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Facebook in fresh controversy over Holocaust denial
Facebook found itself embroiled anew in controversy Thursday after chief executive Mark Zuckerberg argued the leading social network should not filter out posts denying the Holocaust.
Internet
Jul 19, 2018
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In the era of Brexit and fake news, scientists need to embrace social media
Social media can be an intimidating place for academics as not all of them take to it like ducks to water. For many newcomers, a more appropriate analogy is a newborn giraffe—clumsy, awkward and vulnerable to prey.
Other
Jul 17, 2018
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When fake news sparks violence: India grapples with online rumours
India has been shaken by a spate of mob killings sparked by a hoax about child kidnappers spread on WhatsApp.
Internet
Jul 14, 2018
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Fighting 'fake news' with the law
Some countries are bringing in legislation to fight "fake news", a particular menace during election campaigning, but critics warn of the danger to freedom of expression and the media.
Internet
Jul 13, 2018
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Social Science One set to release massive trove of Facebook data for research purposes
It seems Christmas is coming early this year for social scientists.
Other
Jul 11, 2018
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Zambia planning social media clampdown
Zambia said on Thursday it will introduce tough new laws to regulate social media use to fight cyber-crime and combat the consumption of pornography in the conservative African country.
Internet
Jul 5, 2018
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How tech companies are successfully disrupting terrorist social media activity
In June 2017, Google, Facebook, Twitter and Microsoft announced the formation of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT). The aim of this industry-led initiative is to disrupt the terrorist exploitation of ...
Internet
Jun 26, 2018
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Misinformation and biases infect social media, both intentionally and accidentally
Social media are among the primary sources of news in the U.S. and across the world. Yet users are exposed to content of questionable accuracy, including conspiracy theories, clickbait, hyperpartisan content, pseudo science ...
Internet
Jun 20, 2018
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Professor says people are turning to 'socially mediated vigilante justice' to right perceived wrongs
The internet loves creating villains: People get caught on camera or social media behaving badly, the post or video goes viral and anyone with a computer or smartphone piles on and fans the flames.
Social Sciences
Jun 18, 2018
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