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Twitter warnings curb hate speech, study suggests
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Twitter warnings curb hate speech, study suggests

A New York University study found pre-emptive warnings on Twitter about hate speech reduced the volume of objectionable content by as much as a fifth.

26/11/2021

Instagram begins testing 60-second Stories
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Instagram begins testing 60-second Stories

Instagram has begun tests of 60-second Stories, quadrupling the short-form video format's current length of 15 seconds.

26/11/2021

Draft EU legislation clamps down on political ads on social media
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Draft EU legislation clamps down on political ads on social media

The FT has said that it has seen draft EU legislation which would force web giants such as Facebook and Google to reveal how they target users with political advertising.

25/11/2021

Minderoo Foundation bargains with Big Tech on behalf of small publishers
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Minderoo Foundation bargains with Big Tech on behalf of small publishers

The Minderoo Foundation, a federation owned by Australia's richest man, aims to help 18 small publishers agree a collective bargaining arrangement to secure licensing deals with Google and Facebook.

24/11/2021

Internet facing “Bretton Woods moment”, says Facebook’s Nick Clegg
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Internet facing “Bretton Woods moment”, says Facebook’s Nick Clegg

Facebook vice-president of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg said he believes the internet is facing its "Bretton Woods moment", referencing the post-WWII accord which governed international finance.

24/11/2021

Twitter allows app developers to access data
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Twitter allows app developers to access data

Twitter said it will expand free access to the site’s data to allow app developers to create products that can curate and synthesise content.

21/11/2021

Twitter expands free access to data for software developers
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Twitter expands free access to data for software developers

Twitter has expanded free access to its data to software developers, a move that aims to give users more control over the content they see in their Twitter feed.

17/11/2021

Instagram adds text-to-speech and voice effect features to Reels
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Instagram adds text-to-speech and voice effect features to Reels

Instagram has added text-to-speech and voice effect features to Reels, bringing it more closely into line with TikTok.

17/11/2021

Patreon to compete with YouTube
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Patreon to compete with YouTube

Patreon CEO Jack Conte confirmed the subscriptions platform is building a native video hosting product which will compete with YouTube.

16/11/2021

CMA executive considers forced break-ups to curb Big Tech
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CMA executive considers forced break-ups to curb Big Tech

Competition & Markets Authority chief executive Andrea Coscelli said forced break-ups would be considered if a crackdown on Big Tech fails to rein in the likes of Facebook, Apple, Google, & Amazon.

16/11/2021

YouTube begins to hide public dislike buttons
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YouTube begins to hide public dislike buttons

YouTube has begun hiding public dislike counters in a bid to promote “respectful interactions between viewers and creators”, while keeping them viewable to the video maker.

15/11/2021

Facebook’s work app Workplace to integrate with Microsoft Teams
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Facebook’s work app Workplace to integrate with Microsoft Teams

Facebook has agreed to integrate its Workplace suite with Microsoft Teams, allowing users of the platforms to better share information.

12/11/2021

Facebook tackles hate speech
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Facebook tackles hate speech

Meta Platforms, parent company for Facebook and Instagram, said it took down more than 28m pieces of content which violated hate speech policies on Facebook and Instagram across the third quarter.

12/11/2021

Facebook to prevent ads targeting people on sensitive topics
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Facebook to prevent ads targeting people on sensitive topics

Facebook parent Meta announced it will no longer allow advertisers to target people based on "sensitive" topics, in a decision it described as "difficult".

11/11/2021

Twitter launches subscription tier Twitter Blue
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Twitter launches subscription tier Twitter Blue

Twitter has launched $2.99-per-month subscription tier Twitter Blue in the US, offering features including an undo button, ad-free news stories and a personalised Top Articles feed.

11/11/2021

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