Facebook suspends 200 apps over data misuse investigation
(Reuters) – Facebook Inc has so far suspended around 200 apps in the first stage of its review into apps that had access to large quantities of user data, in…
‘Fake news’ Red Button: Italians asked to report bogus news to police
Ahead of March’s general election, Italy has launched a website targeting fake news. If someone wants to report a fake all they have to do is click a special link…
‘Like’ 1984: Facebook says policing fake news could create Orwellian reality
Facebook has hit back at criticism that it’s failing to do enough to police fake news. The company’s security chief says the social-media giant mustn’t end up … source
‘Facebook abuses its monopoly power to increase profit & censor news’ – journalist Martin Summers
Facebook is testing out a change to their network in six markets. As a result, posts from some publishers and businesses will be removed from the site’s News … source
Online abuse targets news subjects (The Investigators with Diana Swain)
Online abuse makes targets news subjects: Communications professor Ruth Palmer says that the risks associated with speaking to journalists are increasing … source
The Successors: Chitpas Bhirombhakdi
She is the eldest daughter of the third generation heir to the Boonrawd Brewery empire. She could be happy being Singha heiress, but the 27 year old wants to ……
News Producer? Trump’s Twitter seem to form mainstream media agenda
Presidents have the power to influence millions, but few are as adept at using social media to get their message out as Donald Trump. Miguel Francis-Santiago looks at the US…
Dallas restaurant’s gun regulation message draws NRA’s ire
The National Rifle Association has tweeted at followers to avoid patronizing a Dallas restaurant that said it’s donating a portion its proceeds this week to “organizations dedicated to implementing reasonable…
Staying Online: How To Deal With Trolls Without Quitting Social Media
Last month, I wrote a detailed account of the mob sexual harassment I’ve been experiencing on Facebook. Dozens of readers from around the world have responded with disturbing tales of…
Health officials sound alarm over Tide Pod Challenge
Health officials are sounding the alarm over the Tide Pod Challenge. Teenagers have been taking to social media, posting videos of themselves putting the … source