Facebook Issues New Rules On Deepfake Videos, Targeting Misinformation
Facebook isn't banning all deepfake videos. It will allow the technique to be used in parodies or satire, for instance.
Immigration Raids, Burger Wars And Other Business Stories You May Have Missed In 2019
Engineered meat, immigration raids on chicken plants, and the big target on the backs of big technology companies are some of the business stories that made headlines in 2019.
The Global Stories Of 2019 That You Probably Missed
The topics range from the way mangroves fight climate change to a pop-up pub in China where young patrons learn about the issue of sexual consent.
Scrunchie Cat And Friends: Global Social Media Moments We Loved In 2019
They're sweet. And funny! And weird! Here's a sampling of viral videos, tweets and TikToks from around the world.
Instagram Now Requires Users To Provide Their Age
The Facebook-owned social media giant will use the information to ensure a safer platform for younger users and more accurately targeted ads across the board.
Instagram Will Test Hiding 'Likes' On Some U.S. Accounts Starting Next Week
"The idea is to try to 'depressurize' Instagram, make it less of a competition," the company's CEO Adam Mosseri announced on Friday.
California Attorney General Seeks Court Order To Force Facebook To Turn Over Records
The attorney general's office filed a subpoena earlier this year as part of an investigation into allegations that the company misused user data.
Social Media Sites Under Pressure To Prep For Census Trolls And Interference
Civil rights groups and lawmakers are pushing tech companies to prepare for an onslaught of disinformation that could turn people off from the 2020 census, especially among communities of color.
How 75,000 Abandoned Cabbages Inspired A Huge Online Forum For Farmers In Africa
In Kenya, a tech worker-turned-farmer almost threw in the trowel. Now, he helps other farmers share tips and support.
Twitter To Halt Political Ads, In Contrast To Facebook
CEO Jack Dorsey announced that Twitter will stop running political ads, citing online ads' "significant risks to politics." Facebook has been criticized for allowing deceptive political ads.