Twitter Adds New Ways To Mute And Report Abusive Posts
Twitter has long faced criticism for its inability to curb harassment and threatening posts. It's now expanding options to flag abuse or avoid seeing offensive posts.
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Facebook, Google Take Steps To Confront Fake News
Facebook is under fire for articles posted on its site that are not true, but go viral anyway. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says fake news isn't a problem, but Facebook is taking steps to block it.
Tech Leaders Vow To Resist Trump, But They Also Hope To Find Common Ground
With issues ranging from privacy to trade, many leaders find themselves at odds with the president-elect's campaign stances. But CEOs say they'll look for ways to work with his administration.
Internet Freedom Wanes As Governments Target Messaging, Social Apps
Apps like WhatsApp and Telegram are the latest to face crackdowns, a new report says. Two-thirds of Internet users live in countries that censor criticism of the government, military or rulers.
The Social Media Fallout Of Trump's Victory
Doyin Richards, founder of Daddy Doin' Work, decided to unfriend Trump supporters on Facebook. He discusses his social media reaction and how to move forward after the election.
As Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Enter The Workforce, High-Tech Beckons
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Israel are increasingly seeking jobs in the secular world, with an eye especially on the high-tech sector.
Startups Turn To Seniors For Product Feedback
Young entrepreneurs developing products for older adults have found a way to get instant feedback. They move into senior housing so residents can test their products on the spot.
Zuckerberg Denies Fake News On Facebook Had Impact On The Election
The Facebook CEO says the idea that fake news influenced the U.S. presidential election is "a pretty crazy idea." And he says it's a "very small volume" of the content on the site.
Russia Moves To Block LinkedIn Over Personal Data Storage Location
LinkedIn has more than 433 million members in 200 countries, including Russia — but it doesn't have offices there.
An App Saw Trump Winning Swing States When Polls Didn't
The startup Brigade built an app that asks a simple question: Which candidate are you going to vote for? The company's data pointed to a big crossover effect: Democrats voting for Trump in droves.