Facebook takes down Chinese network behind fake Swiss biologist Covid claims
Meta says misinformation spread by fake Swiss biologist focused on US blaming pandemic on China
TechScape: Netflix and the future of tech employee activism
Up for discussion in this week’s newsletter: an internal brawl over Dave Chappelle’s Netflix special is just the latest chapter in increasing activism in the industry
UK competition watchdog orders Facebook owner to sell gif website Giphy
CMA said order would protect users and stop Meta ‘increasing its power in social media’
The life and tragic death of John Eyers – a fitness fanatic who refused the vaccine
He did triathlons, bodybuilding and mountain climbing and became sceptical of the Covid jab. Then, at 42, he contracted the virus
US facial recognition firm faces £17m UK fine for ‘serious breaches’
Clearview AI may have gathered data without people’s knowledge, says Information Commissioner’s Office
Facebook’s lame attempts to grab my attention make it clear: it’s time to leave
Clicking on my profile page is like entering a time machine to 2010. It’s not a place I want to be, says the writer Eleanor Margolis
Notorious Pegasus spyware faces its day of reckoning
The infamous hacking tool is now at the centre of international lawsuits thanks to a courageous research lab
‘I’m happy to lose £10m by quitting Facebook,’ says Lush boss
Losing 10m followers on sites such as Instagram is a price worth paying for co-founder of ethical beauty empire
Lush quits Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat over safety concerns
Beauty retailer says it has had enough of social media after allegations of whistleblower Frances Haugen
Meta delays encrypted messages on Facebook and Instagram to 2023
Move comes as child safety campaigners express concern plans could shield abusers from detection
Can big tech ever be reined in?
The Biden administration has shown an early determination to tackle the power of Amazon, Google, Facebook and co. But is it already too late?
Facebook tests tool to allow users to manage content they see
Social media platform has been accused of not doing enough to curb inflammatory posts
Facebook demands LAPD end social media surveillance and use of fake accounts
Company’s letter to LA police chief comes after the Guardian revealed that the department partnered with a tech firm that enables undercover spying
US states investigate Instagram for ‘wreaking havoc’ on teens’ mental health
Attorneys general launch bipartisan inquiry after company’s own research showed platform harmed children
Social media creating virus of lies, says Nobel winner Maria Ressa
Filipino journalist and peace prize laureate says sites are biased against facts and in need of overhaul