Facebook on Thursday said it shut down 251 accounts for breaking rules against spam and coordinated deceit, some of it by ad farms pretending to be forums for political debate.
Internet
Oct 11, 2018
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According to historians, political debates in ancient Rome were conducted with great harshness and personal attacks, which were comparable to examples of hate speech on the internet. "The attacks, also known as invectives, ...
Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2018
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Facebook has removed a network of pages and profiles in Brazil that the social media company says were used to spread misinformation and foment divisiveness.
Internet
Jul 25, 2018
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The political debate on Facebook and Twitter is getting too mean for many Americans.
Internet
Oct 25, 2016
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With the first round of presidential primary debates just two weeks away, a new study analyzes their historic effectiveness on shifting public perception of a candidate.
Social Sciences
Jul 27, 2015
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Russian lawmakers on Tuesday passed draconian legislation that cracks down on the content of popular blogs, forcing top bloggers to adhere to laws similar to those for mass media.
Internet
Apr 29, 2014
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After Cuban scientists studied the effects of climate change on this island's 3,500 miles (5,630 kilometers) of coastline, their discoveries were so alarming that officials didn't share the results with the public to avoid ...
Environment
Jun 12, 2013
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Human Rights Watch urged Singapore to drop new licencing rules for news websites, saying the "onerous" regulations would limit access to independent media.
Internet
Jun 7, 2013
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An independent national poll has found Australian politicians have failed to engage or build a sense of trust with voters just months out from the federal election.
Social Sciences
May 6, 2013
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Antidiscrimination laws can have a significant positive impact on how gays and lesbians are treated in employment situations, according to new research from Rice University. The study on public awareness of sexual-orientation ...
Social Sciences
Apr 8, 2013
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