Meta bans Russian media outlets, including RT, from Facebook and Instagram over 'foreign interference'Meta has banned Russian state media to combat foreign interference in social media and protect public discourse.
Opinion: Meta's Trump embrace will have global effectsMeta's content moderation changes reflect a significant shift in approach and political influence.The company is prioritizing user engagement and community involvement over automated content checks.
Facebook Now Allows Calling Women Personal PropertyMeta's revised policies dangerously normalize misogynistic speech by allowing harmful comparisons of women to inanimate objects.
Meta's ban on new election ads is no longer ending on election dayMeta extends ban on new election ads until days after polls close to combat misinformation.
Mark Zuckerberg's 'anti-LGBTQ company' Meta okays using dehumanizing slurs toward LGBTQ+ peopleMeta has loosened its content moderation policies, allowing harmful rhetoric against LGBTQ+ individuals, provoking outrage from advocacy groups and users.
Meta Is Globally Banning Russian State Media on Its Apps, Citing Foreign Interference'Meta bans RT and Russian state media for foreign interference to combat disinformation.U.S. sanctions target RT's parent company for covert activities undermining democracies.
Meta bans Russian media outlets, including RT, from Facebook and Instagram over 'foreign interference'Meta has banned Russian state media to combat foreign interference in social media and protect public discourse.
Opinion: Meta's Trump embrace will have global effectsMeta's content moderation changes reflect a significant shift in approach and political influence.The company is prioritizing user engagement and community involvement over automated content checks.
Facebook Now Allows Calling Women Personal PropertyMeta's revised policies dangerously normalize misogynistic speech by allowing harmful comparisons of women to inanimate objects.
Meta's ban on new election ads is no longer ending on election dayMeta extends ban on new election ads until days after polls close to combat misinformation.
Mark Zuckerberg's 'anti-LGBTQ company' Meta okays using dehumanizing slurs toward LGBTQ+ peopleMeta has loosened its content moderation policies, allowing harmful rhetoric against LGBTQ+ individuals, provoking outrage from advocacy groups and users.
Meta Is Globally Banning Russian State Media on Its Apps, Citing Foreign Interference'Meta bans RT and Russian state media for foreign interference to combat disinformation.U.S. sanctions target RT's parent company for covert activities undermining democracies.
Marketers Will Need to Double Down Against DivisivenessMeta's removal of fact-checking policies and new data privacy laws undermine marketing's ethical standards and effective communication.
Snapchat to the Trump campaign: We'll take your money but not your posts.Snapchat has maintained a ban on Trump's personal account but allows his campaign to run advertisements.
Marketers Will Need to Double Down Against DivisivenessMeta's removal of fact-checking policies and new data privacy laws undermine marketing's ethical standards and effective communication.
Snapchat to the Trump campaign: We'll take your money but not your posts.Snapchat has maintained a ban on Trump's personal account but allows his campaign to run advertisements.
Did Trump's promise bring back TikTok in the US?Trump's upcoming executive order aims to reinstate TikTok and give it time to negotiate ownership conditions.
The Supreme Court's decision on TikTok may have just turned a generation off politicsThe ban on TikTok reflects a misunderstanding of its significance for younger users and the potential political consequences for policymakers.
TikTok removes Russian state media accounts ahead of U.S. electionTikTok banned Russian state media accounts to combat influence operations prior to the U.S. elections.
Banned political ads found on TikTok weeks ahead of 2024 electionTikTok's ban on political advertising isn't preventing the spread of political messages on the platform.
Did Trump's promise bring back TikTok in the US?Trump's upcoming executive order aims to reinstate TikTok and give it time to negotiate ownership conditions.
The Supreme Court's decision on TikTok may have just turned a generation off politicsThe ban on TikTok reflects a misunderstanding of its significance for younger users and the potential political consequences for policymakers.
TikTok removes Russian state media accounts ahead of U.S. electionTikTok banned Russian state media accounts to combat influence operations prior to the U.S. elections.
Banned political ads found on TikTok weeks ahead of 2024 electionTikTok's ban on political advertising isn't preventing the spread of political messages on the platform.
Trump talked to China's President Xi about TikTok just ahead of Supreme Court ruling | TechCrunchDonald Trump discussed TikTok with China's President Xi, while the Supreme Court upheld the ban on the app in the U.S.
Mark Zuckerberg sports $900,000 watch as he calls time on Meta fact-checkingMark Zuckerberg announced a major policy overhaul prioritizing free speech on Meta platforms and removing content restrictions while showing off a rare, expensive watch.
Trump talked to China's President Xi about TikTok just ahead of Supreme Court ruling | TechCrunchDonald Trump discussed TikTok with China's President Xi, while the Supreme Court upheld the ban on the app in the U.S.
Mark Zuckerberg sports $900,000 watch as he calls time on Meta fact-checkingMark Zuckerberg announced a major policy overhaul prioritizing free speech on Meta platforms and removing content restrictions while showing off a rare, expensive watch.
X just released its first full transparency report since Elon Musk took overX's content moderation practices are under scrutiny post-Elon Musk's takeover, revealing significant increases in account suspensions and posts removed for rule violations.
Pavel Durov says Telegram isn't an 'anarchic paradise' in first comments since arrestPavel Durov addresses concerns of criminal abuse on Telegram, promising improvements to content moderation while emphasizing the app's cooperation with authorities.
Checkmarked X Users Caught Promoting Sites That Sell Child Sex Abuse VideosThe verification system on X has proven ineffective in preventing the promotion of child sexual abuse material.
Top Meta official blasts CEO Mark Zuckerberg for 'buckling to political pressure' by scrapping censorship as advertisers express concernMeta's decision to end fact-checking raises concerns over political influence and content moderation integrity.
YouTube Promises Crackdown on Videos With 'Egregious Clickbait' TitlesYouTube is enforcing stricter rules against misleading clickbait titles and thumbnails to enhance viewer experience.
X transparency report looks like 'last-ditch effort to win back advertisers,' experts sayElon Musk's changes to content moderation at X led to a surge in violation reports but a relatively low increase in account suspensions.
X just released its first full transparency report since Elon Musk took overX's content moderation practices are under scrutiny post-Elon Musk's takeover, revealing significant increases in account suspensions and posts removed for rule violations.
Pavel Durov says Telegram isn't an 'anarchic paradise' in first comments since arrestPavel Durov addresses concerns of criminal abuse on Telegram, promising improvements to content moderation while emphasizing the app's cooperation with authorities.
Checkmarked X Users Caught Promoting Sites That Sell Child Sex Abuse VideosThe verification system on X has proven ineffective in preventing the promotion of child sexual abuse material.
Top Meta official blasts CEO Mark Zuckerberg for 'buckling to political pressure' by scrapping censorship as advertisers express concernMeta's decision to end fact-checking raises concerns over political influence and content moderation integrity.
YouTube Promises Crackdown on Videos With 'Egregious Clickbait' TitlesYouTube is enforcing stricter rules against misleading clickbait titles and thumbnails to enhance viewer experience.
X transparency report looks like 'last-ditch effort to win back advertisers,' experts sayElon Musk's changes to content moderation at X led to a surge in violation reports but a relatively low increase in account suspensions.
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant who shared a video of herself twerking on a plane says it got her firedA flight attendant was terminated after posting a twerking video in uniform to celebrate the end of her probation.
Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam MosseriInstagram and Threads will begin recommending political content from accounts users don't follow, indicating a shift in policy from previous efforts to minimize such exposure.
Instagram tightens its teen policy with 'Teen Accounts' for under-16sInstagram is enhancing safety for teenagers with new 'Teen Accounts' to protect interactions and privacy.
Instagram faces backlash for lowering quality of low-engagement videosInstagram's policy reduces video quality of older content, creating challenges for creators regarding audience visibility and brand perception.
Threads and Instagram are for politics now, says Adam MosseriInstagram and Threads will begin recommending political content from accounts users don't follow, indicating a shift in policy from previous efforts to minimize such exposure.
Instagram tightens its teen policy with 'Teen Accounts' for under-16sInstagram is enhancing safety for teenagers with new 'Teen Accounts' to protect interactions and privacy.
Instagram faces backlash for lowering quality of low-engagement videosInstagram's policy reduces video quality of older content, creating challenges for creators regarding audience visibility and brand perception.
Meta's Facebook, Instagram Ads Promote Illegal Gun Silencers: Report - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)Meta's platforms have struggled to eliminate ads promoting illegal gun silencers, revealing challenges in enforcing content regulations.
Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14 Year-OldThe transition of Amber Alert notifications to X created accessibility challenges but was resolved with account verification.X's recent login requirements have hindered public access to critical emergency communications.
Australian-style social media ban for under-16s a retrograde step', say UK charitiesExperts warn against an Australian-style social media ban for children in the UK, suggesting it may cause more harm than good.
Minister dismisses Australian-style social media ban for under-16sThe UK government is unlikely to implement a complete ban on social media for under-16s, learning instead from Australia's strict regulations.
Australian-style social media ban for under-16s a retrograde step', say UK charitiesExperts warn against an Australian-style social media ban for children in the UK, suggesting it may cause more harm than good.
Minister dismisses Australian-style social media ban for under-16sThe UK government is unlikely to implement a complete ban on social media for under-16s, learning instead from Australia's strict regulations.
Exclusive | Trump team orders 'all intended nominees' to stop posting on social media ahead of Senate confirmationsTrump's chief of staff ordered nominees to avoid social media posts ahead of Senate confirmation hearings.
Australia's teen social ban is not the answerAustralia's ban on under-16s using social media highlights misunderstandings about teen technology use and may lead to unintended consequences.
Musk's X blocked links to JD Vance dossier after hearing from Trump campaignMusk's commitment to free speech influenced his decision to reinstate a journalist's account, despite personal misgivings.
Gunmaker Smith & Wesson applauds Elon Musk's X after getting suspended by FacebookSmith & Wesson criticized Facebook's suspension, citing free speech concerns and support from Elon Musk after their account was reinstated following an error.
Musk's X blocked links to JD Vance dossier after hearing from Trump campaignMusk's commitment to free speech influenced his decision to reinstate a journalist's account, despite personal misgivings.
Gunmaker Smith & Wesson applauds Elon Musk's X after getting suspended by FacebookSmith & Wesson criticized Facebook's suspension, citing free speech concerns and support from Elon Musk after their account was reinstated following an error.
Twitch apologizes after some users in Israel, Gaza barred from making accountsTwitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.
Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonatorsBluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.
Twitch apologizes after some users in Israel, Gaza barred from making accountsTwitch temporarily restricted account sign-ups from Israel and Palestinian territories to prevent graphic content uploads, later acknowledging and correcting the error.
Bluesky is cracking down on parody accounts and impersonatorsBluesky Social is addressing growing impersonation issues with new policies for parody accounts and stricter measures against identity churning.
Twitch draws lines over 'Zionist' in Hateful Conduct policy updateTwitch tightens its Hateful Conduct policy, prohibiting the term 'Zionist' in degrading contexts while protecting political discourse.The update follows concerns over antisemitic content on the platform, notably linked to Pro-Palestine protests.
X's Diluted Block Functionality is Now Going LiveX is rolling out a controversial update allowing blocked accounts to view posts but not reply.This decision may be influenced by Musk's desire to enhance visibility for his posts.
X's Diluted Block Functionality is Now Going LiveX's new account blocking update allows blocked users to view posts but not reply, raising concerns over privacy and harassment.
X's Diluted Block Functionality is Now Going LiveX is rolling out a controversial update allowing blocked accounts to view posts but not reply.This decision may be influenced by Musk's desire to enhance visibility for his posts.
X's Diluted Block Functionality is Now Going LiveX's new account blocking update allows blocked users to view posts but not reply, raising concerns over privacy and harassment.
The Morning Risk Report: Elon Musk's X to Close Operations in Brazil as Clash Over Content EscalatesX Corp. closes Brazil operations over legal disputes, highlighting tensions between content regulation and free speech ideals.
Blocking someone on Twitter/X will no longer prevent them from seeing your postsBlocking on Twitter/X will no longer prevent users from viewing blocked accounts' public posts, which changes the nature of user blocking.
Elon Musk's X lets blocked users see your postsMusk's new policy allows blocked users on X to see posts from accounts that blocked them.
Anti-trans hashtag trends on X as hate continues unabated - despite ban in BrazilTwitter continues to struggle with regulating hate speech, as evidenced by the trending anti-trans hashtag and the Brazilian ban on the platform.
X Is Back in BrazilX is back in Brazil after a month-long suspension due to a Supreme Court showdown over misinformation and access to right-wing accounts.
The Morning Risk Report: Elon Musk's X to Close Operations in Brazil as Clash Over Content EscalatesX Corp. closes Brazil operations over legal disputes, highlighting tensions between content regulation and free speech ideals.
Blocking someone on Twitter/X will no longer prevent them from seeing your postsBlocking on Twitter/X will no longer prevent users from viewing blocked accounts' public posts, which changes the nature of user blocking.
Elon Musk's X lets blocked users see your postsMusk's new policy allows blocked users on X to see posts from accounts that blocked them.
Anti-trans hashtag trends on X as hate continues unabated - despite ban in BrazilTwitter continues to struggle with regulating hate speech, as evidenced by the trending anti-trans hashtag and the Brazilian ban on the platform.
X Is Back in BrazilX is back in Brazil after a month-long suspension due to a Supreme Court showdown over misinformation and access to right-wing accounts.
X changes creator payouts to depend on engagement, not ads | TechCrunchX is shifting creator payments from ad revenue to direct engagement incentives, which may impact content quality and strategy.
Reddit communities will require permission while going private or swithcing to NSFW | TechCrunchReddit introduces new rules for moderators to prevent disruptive community changes, emphasizing approval requests for altering community status or maturity ratings.
TikTok Bans RT and Sputnik as Banned Political Ads Surface on PlatformTikTok removed Russian state media accounts for covert influence operations, reaffirming its stance against misinformation.
European leadership change means new adversaries for Big TechThierry Breton's resignation signals a potential shift in EU tech regulation strategy, impacting how tech giants will be held accountable.
The WorldIsraeli strikes jeopardize civilian safety in supposed safe zones, while human migration contributes to environmental degradation and Australia seeks to safeguard children from social media.
Australia's dummy spit over kids on social media isn't the answer. We need an internet for children | Aleesha RodriguezBanning social media for children is an ineffective, reactionary approach that underestimates the complexities of their online interactions.
How to Create a Social Media Policy (+Examples)A solid social media policy is essential to prevent breaches of confidentiality and protect a company's online reputation.
The US military's latest psyop? Advertising on Tinder | TechCrunchThe U.S. military's use of Tinder for ads to deter violence in Lebanon highlights evolving strategies in wartime messaging.
Tommy Robinson served new contempt of court notice via his X accountTommy Robinson faces legal consequences for violating a High Court order related to libellous statements against a Syrian refugee.
Snapchat rejects Australian push to raise age for allowing teenagers on social media to 16Snapchat argues that age restrictions for social media access should be left to families, emphasizing individual maturity over a blanket policy.
Musk's X allowing users to post consensual adult content, formalizing a prior Twitter policyX platform allows consensual adult content with clear labeling.