Outnumbered: From Facebook and Google to Fake News and Filter-bubbles by David Sumpter – review We are too smart to be manipulated by algorithms, argues a mathematican. But the maths misses the crisis we are facing
Facebook deletes accounts over signs of Russian meddling in US midterms Company reports ‘coordinated inauthentic behavior’ as it deletes 32 political pages and accounts
Print advertising in UK national newspapers rises for first time since 2010, study finds Advertiser backlash against tech companies has been cited as factor in spending reversal
Ignore Zuckerberg. With skill and imagination we can drive the haters offline The idea that tech giants are too big to control is nonsense, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
The Guardian view on the fight against fake news: neutrality is not an option Editorial: The culture select committee of MPs has published a report that ought to galvanise the public debate about online giants and their political influence
With more elections looming, fake news must be tackled now Within 12 months we could have a second referendum, local elections and a general election, says Guardian columnist Matthew d’Ancona
Facebook’s results suggest it is short of new users and goodwill As more of the world logs on, the company is nearing saturation: so now it is spending on rebuilding its reputation
Has Zuckerberg, like Frankenstein, lost control of the monster he created? The Facebook CEO holds all the power within his company. His ambivalence about wielding it may point to a worrying malaise
A withering verdict: MPs report on Zuckerberg, Russia and Cambridge Analytica Select committee criticises Facebook response and urges tighter internet regulation
‘Plucky little panel’ that found the truth about fake news, Facebook and Brexit The doggedness of a Commons select committee has played a major role in one of the great political scandals of our time
Daisie – connecting creatives for collaborative working Game of Thrones’ Maisie Williams is launching a social network app for young artists. Can it compete in a crowded market?
Democracy at risk due to fake news and data misuse, MPs conclude Parliamentary inquiry to demand urgent action to combat ‘relentless targeting of hyper-partisan views’
Tech firms fear regulation nightmare if MPs get their way Report into fake news could put legal burden on firms such as Twitter and Facebook to remove harmful and illegal content
Facebook suspends US conspiracy theorist Alex Jones InfoWars owner found to have violated social network’s community standards
Facebook’s share slump is justified – costs are rising faster than revenue User growth is slowing and profit margins are shrinking - no wonder the share price is diving