social media
Social media as battleground
Social media platforms have supercharged battles over scientific evidence on a range of issues.
Pinterest valued at USD 12.7 billion in IPO, sign of tech demand after Lyft struggles
A key difference between Pinterest and Lyft however were their valuation expectations.
Fines on internet firms for not removing extremist content quickly
The measures have been brought into sharper focus since the live streaming on one of Facebook’s platforms.
Facebook unintentionally uploaded email contacts of 1.5m new users
The contacts were not shared with anyone and the company is deleting them.
Under-18 accounts may not get 'Like' button on social media
The ICO has asked Facebook and Instagram to disable the “Like” buttons on posts for anyone younger than 18.
US Senator Warner eyes social media bills for hate speech
Warner noted the real-life implications of hate speech on social media.
Disney CEO Iger takes a dig at social media, says Hitler would have loved it
Iger also blamed social media for spreading hate, saying that it creates a false sense that everyone shares the same opinion.
Election vs Social Media
India has over 200 million Facebook and WhatsApp users, and it is the largest market for such companies in the world.
Facebook, Google accused of anti-conservative bias at US Senate hearing
Facebook, Twitter and Google denied their platforms are politically biased.
Beware! Your hotel confirmation e-mails are vulnerable to misuse
Hotels are the most vulnerable to hack attacks as they have a trove of information through guest check-ins.