Guardian Australia strikes deal with Facebook to licence news to the platform A similar agreement was made with Google in February for Guardian Australia to participate in the company’s News Showcase product
Social network giants pledge to tackle abuse of women online Facebook, Google, Twitter and TikTok commit to overhaul their platform’s moderation systems
So the government’s antitrust lawsuit against Facebook failed. Where now? It turns out that Facebook is more powerful and resilient – and American antitrust law less helpful – than critics of big tech had hoped
Facebook’s value tops $1tn after judge dismisses US lawsuits Cases filed by FTC and state attorneys general did not give enough evidence to prove Facebook was a monopoly
Myanmar: Facebook promotes content urging violence against coup protesters – study Posts ranging from wanted posters to death threats remain online for months, breaching platform’s own standards
Amazon blames social media for struggle with fake reviews Firm says sites are slow to act when warned that fake reviews are being solicited on their platforms
Big Brother is still watching you and he goes by the name Facebook The social media giant’s offer of free internet access ensures that mobile users stay where it can keep an eye on them
Revealed: rightwing firm posed as leftist group on Facebook to divide Democrats FEC investigation failed to uncover link to Rally Forge, a firm with close ties to Turning Point USA
UK and EU investigate Facebook over unfair use of data in digital advertising Joint inquiry to consider if Facebook stifles competition on Marketplace and Dating platforms
Facebook will end special treatment for politicians after Trump ban – report Reported change comes after the Facebook oversight board said that the same rules should apply to all users
Facebook accused of ‘discriminatory and racist’ behaviour after removing historical PNG images Group publishing archival photos claims images showing traditional dress or ceremonies were deleted for allegedly containing nudity
ABC does deals with Google and Facebook that could see millions spent on regional news The broadcaster’s managing director says the agreements under Australia’s media code ‘will provide a huge boost to the regions’
Let’s make sure our personal data works for us – not against us – after the pandemic The Covid crisis has shown that consensual information-sharing does not have to erode our democratic rights, says Pale Rider author Laura Spinney
Privacy activists are winning fights with tech giants. Why does victory feel hollow? Perhaps we wasted energy achieving privacy concessions, when we should have been building a more foundational critique of the power of big tech
WhatsApp’s new terms of service: what you need to know What are the changes, why are they controversial, and how are they linked to Facebook?