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Data mining and analysis firm Cambridge Analytica earlier faced allegations that it used personal information harvested from 87 million Facebook accounts to help Donald Trump win the 2016 US presidential election.

Facebook unveils systems for catching child nudity, grooming of...

The machine learning tool rolled out over the last year identifies images that contain both nudity and a child.

24 Oct 2018 8:55 PM IST

In this April 12, 2016, file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talks about the companys 10-year roadmap during the keynote address at the F8 Facebook Developer Conference in San Francisco. Instagram along with Messenger and WhatsApp are serving as the social media giants insurance policy for a future that might not be dominated by its flagship service. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Facebook beyond Facebook? Instagram, Messenger step up

Sure, Facebook reigns in social media today, and this is not likely to change soon.

24 Oct 2018 7:20 PM IST

Data mining and analysis firm Cambridge Analytica earlier faced allegations that it used personal information harvested from 87 million Facebook accounts to help Donald Trump win the 2016 US presidential election.

Japan tells Facebook to improve data protection

The government asked the world's largest social media network to fully communicate security issues to users.

22 Oct 2018 6:31 PM IST

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Memes may contribute to obesity in teenagers

A substantial number of individuals on Twitter share health-related Internet memes.

21 Oct 2018 4:09 PM IST

Youngsters are using WhatsApp to consume news. (Photo: Pixabay)

WhatsApp update: Key features you should know

The Facebook-owned platform is reportedly working on new features to enhance users chat experience.

21 Oct 2018 1:24 PM IST

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Health benefits of social media

Study found older adults who experienced pain were less likely to participate in social activities that require...

19 Oct 2018 10:16 AM IST

Facebook is allowing advertisers access to this hidden personal information for custom audience.

Facebook launches 'war room' to combat manipulation

In Facebook's "War Room," a team of 20 people monitors computer screens for signs of suspicious activity.

18 Oct 2018 4:21 PM IST

Twitter says less than 1 percent of its 335 million users were affected. (Photo: AP)

Twitter publishes tweet trove from Russia, Iran campaigns

The social media service said it had identified 3,841 accounts affiliated with the St. Petersburg-based Internet...

18 Oct 2018 9:34 AM IST

Twitter says less than 1 percent of its 335 million users were affected. (Photo: AP)

Twitter makes public Russia, Iran meddling tweet trove

Twitter had already made public the existence of tweets it believes to be the product of foreign misinformation...

17 Oct 2018 8:35 PM IST

Data mining and analysis firm Cambridge Analytica earlier faced allegations that it used personal information harvested from 87 million Facebook accounts to help Donald Trump win the 2016 US presidential election.

Facebook to demote links of websites republishing stolen content

Facebook has updated its policy for the News Feed where links from websites promoting stolen content will be demoted.

17 Oct 2018 6:06 PM IST

Facebook is allowing advertisers access to this hidden personal information for custom audience.

Facebook to ban misinformation on voting in upcoming US elections

Facebook has stopped short of banning all false or misleading posts, something that it has shied away.

16 Oct 2018 1:17 PM IST

A cop of the Uttar Pradesh Police was left with no other option but to mimic the sound of a gunshot after his pistol jammed during an encounter with criminals in Sambhal district.(Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Watch: UP cop shouts thain thain' to mimic gunshot sound during...

The video of the incident, that took place on October 12, has recently surfaced on social media.

14 Oct 2018 3:18 PM IST