When Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) instructed the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection to determine what role social media played in fostering the … How social media fuels U.S. political polarizationRead more
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Why scientists are leaving social media
It is increasingly common to see scientists dropping off social media. The pattern is the same each time: they tweet an observation, or comment in … Why scientists are leaving social mediaRead more
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Facebook hits $1 trillion value after judge rejects antitrust complaints
A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed federal and state antitrust complaints against Facebook Inc that sought to force the social media company to sell Instagram … Facebook hits $1 trillion value after judge rejects antitrust complaintsRead more
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Social media is a risk to humanity
Social media has drastically restructured the way we communicate in an incredibly short period of time. We can discover, “Like,” click on, and share information … Social media is a risk to humanityRead more
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She risked everything to expose Facebook. Now she’s telling her story
The world first learned of Sophie Zhang in September 2020, when BuzzFeed News obtained and published highlights from an abridged version of her nearly 8,000-word … She risked everything to expose Facebook. Now she’s telling her storyRead more
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‘Dig deeper’ on Facebook role in Capitol riot
Tech accountability groups are urging members of Congress to “dig deeper” into the role Facebook played in leading up to the Jan. 6 riot at … ‘Dig deeper’ on Facebook role in Capitol riotRead more
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The chilling grip of Facebook’s invisible hand
Big Tech has big power over freedom of expression—and that is a big problem. Over the last several months, it has become quite apparent that … The chilling grip of Facebook’s invisible handRead more
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Social media platforms like Facebook are killing people
A reporter asked the president if he had a message for social media companies about Covid misinformation. President Biden replied, “They’re killing people. Look, the … Social media platforms like Facebook are killing peopleRead more
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You’re Being Manipulated
Peter Wehner: What’s different and more dangerous about American politics today than before, and why is this epistemic disruption so much worse now than ever … You’re Being ManipulatedRead more
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How do Google and Facebook threaten the Free Press?
From France to Australia to the US state of Maryland, the free press is waging a battle for survival against Facebook and Google. Besides being … How do Google and Facebook threaten the Free Press?Read more