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Facebook removes Donald Trump's ads with the Nazi symbol

Facebook said that the ads violate the company's policy against organised hate. The ads consisted of a symbol of an inverted red triangle that Nazis used to designate political prisoners.

Jun 19, 2020

Facebook won't pay publishers for using news content in Australia

Facebook has pledged to invest an additional $100 million to support journalists at a time when ad revenues are declining due to the economic impact of the new coronavirus.

Jun 15, 2020

Facebook allows non-medical, homemade face masks on its platforms

Facebook temporarily banned ads and commerce listings for masks on its apps in March to help protect against scams, misleading medical claims, medical supply shortages, inflated prices and hoarding.

Jun 11, 2020

Zuckerberg promises to review content policies after facing backlash over Trump's post

Zuckerberg said Facebook would be more transparent about its decision-making on whether to take down posts and review policies on posts.

Jun 6, 2020

Facebook, Instagram admits blocking hashtag #sikh for months; apologizes

Facebook and Instagram had mistakenly blocked hashtag #sikh for several months. The social media giant issued an apology in the matter.

Jun 5, 2020

Facebook employees stage a virtual walkout over Zuckerberg's inaction on Trump posts

Dozens of online posts from employees critical of Zuckerberg's decision to leave Trump's most inflammatory verbiage unchallenged where Twitter had labeled it.

Jun 2, 2020

People who compare themselves with others hooked to our platform: FB

The survey was paired with logged activity on Facebook for the prior month. The logs were anonymised and aggregated.

May 29, 2020

Reliance-Microsoft cloud tie-up poses threat to Amazon, Google in India

After Facebook, Microsoft mulling investment in Reliance Jio; here are the signs

Several stock market analysts are of the opinion that Microsoft could soon follow Facebook's footsteps and buy stakes in Reliance Jio.

May 20, 2020

Reliance Jio rakes in Rs 60,596.37 crore investments in just 3 weeks; Facebook, Silver Lake and now Vista!

Amidst coronavirus pandemic affecting business growth prospects in India and denting profit margins, Reliance Jio attracted major investments to a tune of Rs 60,596.37 crore.

May 8, 2020

Facebook-Reliance Jio deal a 'game changer' for tech sector: What does this mean for India Inc?

Facebook has entered into a partnership with Reliance Jio to acquire a 9.99 percent minority stake for an investment of Rs 43,574 crore. What does this deal mean for India Inc.? Are we on the anvil of a bigger digital transformation?

Apr 22, 2020

People stand outside Nimtala Crematorium, where a coronavirus positive patient Samir Kumar Mitra was cremated

Vitriol and violence: A coronavirus death exposes paranoia in India

People are also using online platforms to identify those who have recently returned from locations considered high-risk or who may have come into contact with people with the disease. Satyaki Mitra is just one of its recent victims.

Mar 30, 2020

Mother of all deals: Facebook may buy 10 percent stake in Reliance Jio

India has emerged as a major market for global tech giants with its increased mobile and internet penetration.

Mar 25, 2020

Facebook wrongly deletes legit posts, news on coronavirus pandemic

A massive bug in Facebook has removed several legitimate posts, news and comments about new coronavirus from some leading media outlets like USA Today, Buzzfeed and Medium.

Mar 18, 2020

This music-tech festival cancelled for first time in 34 years amid Coronavirus outbreak

An annual entertainment, music and technology festival, which takes place in Texas, Austin has been officially cancelled due to fears regarding coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 7, 2020

This Uber driver mocks CAA, Delhi riots with his coolest Coronavirus safety manual

Amidst the aftermath of Delhi violence, there are netizens who are trying to make things better for everyone in Delhi by not discriminating on the grounds of religion and community.

Mar 6, 2020

Facebook AI tech combats fake account creation

Facebook has an AI-moderation tool that can catch billions of fake accounts

Facebook's AI-tech is already patrolling the social media platform, taking down billions of fake accounts.

Mar 6, 2020

Dubai chef faces flak after he posts online threat to rape a woman

A Dubai-based chef made an online post threatening to rape a woman

Mar 2, 2020

Google, Facebook and Twitter oppose new set of internet regulations, threaten to suspend services in Pakistan

Failure by social media giants to comply with the new set of digital regulations imposed by Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaaf government will result in heavy fines and possible termination of services.

Mar 1, 2020

LinkedIn is considering Snapchat-like stories as it wants users to get creative

Stories could allow professionals and companies to get more creative and share key event moments.

Feb 28, 2020

Hyderabad Police files complaint against social media platforms for 'anti-national' activities

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police has registered an FIR against WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok for damaging national integration and communal harmony.