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Trump to target Twitter, social media bias with new executive order

by David Brancaccio , Kristin Schwab and Alex Schroeder
May 28, 2020
Trump is to order a review of the law that excuses social media platforms from liability for what users post.
President Trump's executive order could make social media platforms responsible for everyone's posts, including his.
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Facebook's oversight board is finally here. How will it affect content moderation?

by Nova Safo
May 7, 2020
The group will decide some of the thorniest issues surrounding hate speech, harassment and privacy.
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Social media limits on political ads hurt smaller campaigns

by Kimberly Adams
Mar 11, 2020
Google's new policies mean campaigns need to spend more to get their messages out.
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Journalists say Instagram is shutting down conversation about Soleimani

by Kimberly Adams
Jan 13, 2020
Facebook says it is legally required to take down posts in support of sanctioned groups and people. Is it going further than that?
People hold posters showing the portrait of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Major General Qassem Soleimani and chant slogans during a protest outside the U.S. Consulate on Jan. 5, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Tumblr was an early social media favorite. What happened?

by Jack Stewart
Aug 13, 2019
Verizon is selling Tumblr, the social blogging platform.
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How LinkedIn steered clear of controversy

by Molly Wood and Bennett Purser
Aug 12, 2019
"You're not really yourself, you're your work self," says New York Times reporter John Herrman about the platform's users.
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President Trump to host "Social Media Summit" at the White House

by Jack Stewart
Jul 11, 2019
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google are reportedly not invited to the event.
Conservative political activist James O'Keefe speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, on March 1, 2019. O'Keefe is one of the many guests invited to President Trump's "social media summit."
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Met Gala red carpet faces challenge from influencers

by Marielle Segarra
May 7, 2019
"Camp" was the theme this year. Some designers are rethinking their participation in the charitable event that's the highlight of the fashion calendar.
Lady Gaga attends the 2019 Met Gala celebrating camp at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6 in New York City.
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Instagram gets commercial

by Meghan McCarty Carino
May 1, 2019
Users will soon be able to make purchases without leaving the app.
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Is your phone listening to you?

by Marketplace Staff
Apr 22, 2019
Marketplace reporter Jack Stewart is trying to find out and needs your help.
Smartphones are a part of everyday life, but do they listen in on our conversations?
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