Rishi Sunak has turned into a social media star, but who is he trying to influence? His latest slick self-promotional video shows a politician trying just a little too hard to show his best side, says French journalist Marie Le Conte
Facebook and Twitter say Australia wants to give regulator too much power in bid to combat online bullying The social media giants raise concerns about the eSafety commissioner’s investigative powers and lack of oversight
‘Facebook has a blind spot’: why Spanish-language misinformation is flourishing Researchers say Spanish-language content is less often and less quickly moderated for misinformation than English content
Alan Rusbridger says Oversight Board will ask to see Facebook’s algorithm Former Guardian editor who is on board says it intends to broaden its remit and examine network’s AI
The horrific abuse of sports stars exposes social media’s mob rule Sonja McLaughlan is just the latest innocent victim, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
Optimizing for outrage: ex-Obama digital chief urges curbs on big tech Michael Slaby calls Facebook and Google ‘two gorillas’ crushing the creativity needed to combat online conspiracy theories
Taking on the tech giants: the lawyer fighting the power of algorithmic systems Whether it’s the CIA or Facebook, lawyer and activist Cori Crider is never one to shy away from a fight
What Facebook’s Australia news ban could mean for its future in the US The company’s clash with Australia’s government has left clues as to how US legislation might rein in its vast influence
UK culture secretary warns Facebook after news ban in Australia Oliver Dowden hints at further regulation of social media after meeting with Nick Clegg
Facebook returns news to Australian feeds as company seals further deals with media outlets Independent publishers Schwartz Media, Private Media and Solstice Media sign deals with the tech giant
Facebook over-enforced Australia news ban, admits Nick Clegg Communications chief defends reversed ban, saying it is unfair to force tech firms to pay for news content
Competition watchdog expects Google and Facebook to strike deal with small publishers News media bargaining code passes Senate after government reaches 11th-hour agreement with Facebook
Nine to give back $2m in jobkeeper payments after posting $182m profit Departing CEO reports 53% profit rise from digital businesses while revenue from mastheads including Sydney Morning Herald and the Age falls 9%
Facebook reverses Australia news ban after government makes media code amendments Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announces a compromise has been reached at the 11th hour as the legislation is debated in the Senate
WhatsApp to try again to change privacy policy in mid-May Firm sets 15 May deadline to agree to new terms but will let notifications continue for short time afterwards