Twitter Expands Warning Labels To Slow Spread of Election Misinformation
The social media company wants users to pause and think before they share tweets, in an effort to reduce the amplification of false claims.
Judge Orders Twitter To Unmask FBI Impersonator Who Set Off Seth Rich Conspiracy
A federal judge has ordered Twitter to reveal the identity of an anonymous user who allegedly forged an FBI document to spread a conspiracy theory about the killing of DNC staffer Seth Rich in 2016.
McAfee Founder Accused Of Evading Taxes While Allegedly Earning Millions
John McAfee was arrested in Spain and now faces extradition to the U.S. Prosecutors say he didn't file tax returns from 2014 to 2018, and concealed millions of dollars through various methods.
Facebook, Twitter Take Action After Trump Falsely Claims Flu Deadlier Than COVID-19
The president, who is being treated for COVID-19, has been downplaying the severity of the disease. He said falsely that, compared with the flu, COVID-19 is "in most populations far less lethal."
Facebook, Twitter And TikTok Say Wishing Trump's Death From COVID-19 Is Not Allowed
All three tech companies confirmed that posts expressing the hope that the president does not recover from COVID-19 will be removed for violating each platform's content policies.
When The Voting Is Done: Facebook, Twitter On 'High Alert' For Post-Election Threats
If results of the presidential election are delayed, false claims and other misinformation could thrive online, which is forcing Facebook and Twitter to prepare for worst-case scenarios.
'Russia Doesn't Have To Make Fake News': Biggest Election Threat Is Closer To Home
National security officials say Russia is again trying to disrupt the election. But this time, it doesn't have to work so hard because Americans are spreading mistruths and doubts about the election.
Trump Warns Social Media As Justice Department Aims To Weaken Tech's Legal Shield
The Justice Department's proposal would hold Facebook and Twitter more accountable for users' posts. One critic says the Trump administration is "trying to work the refs ahead of the election."
Can Circuit Breakers Stop Viral Rumors On Facebook, Twitter?
False claims that blame left-wing activists for wildfires in Oregon have spread on social media. To stop the rumors, some experts say platforms should take inspiration from the stock market.
Google Will Block Its Autocomplete Suggestions For Some Election-Related Searches
The company said its new policy would eliminate search predictions that could be seen as favoring a political candidate or as making claims about "the integrity or legitimacy of electoral processes."