Trump social network expects February 21 launch
Former US president Donald Trump's media group is aiming to launch its long-promised social network in February, according to a listing at Apple's App Store.
Jan 7, 2022
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YouTube will remove videos making harmful claims rooted in conspiracy theories
YouTube is cracking down on videos displaying "harmful conspiracy theories" as social platforms continue to grapple with the spread of misinformation and hate.
Oct 15, 2020
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Conspiracy theorist tactics show it's too easy to get around Facebook's content policies
During the COVID pandemic, social media platforms were swarmed by far-right and anti-vaccination communities that spread dangerous conspiracy theories.
Mar 23, 2024
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Right-wing video site Rumble grows, as does its misinformation
The video-sharing platform Rumble, flush with cash after a $400 million investment, is pushing toward its goal of becoming the YouTube for American conservatives, even as it faces criticism for allowing misinformation and ...
Apr 2, 2023
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US conspiracy website Gateway Pundit declares bankruptcy
US far-right conspiracy website Gateway Pundit is filing for bankruptcy, its founder said Wednesday, as it battles a string of lawsuits alleging it promoted misinformation related to the 2020 election.
Apr 25, 2024
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Back with the banned: Do Twitter's exiles return under Musk?
QAnon loyalists, COVID deniers, neo-Nazis and a former American president: The list of people banned from Twitter is long, but their exile could soon come to an end if Elon Musk's $44 billion offer for the platform is approved.
May 1, 2022
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Twitter blue ticks: Five ways to spot misinformation without verified accounts
After months of chaotic policies, backtracks on said policies and mass layoffs, Elon Musk has made good on his vow to fully replace Twitter's "blue tick" verification with a paid subscription service.
Apr 26, 2023
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Capitol riot misinformation persists: False claims continue to circulate on Facebook
Months after supporters of now-former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, debunked conspiracy theories about who was behind the insurrection continue to circulate on Facebook.
Dec 13, 2021
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'Monetizing hate': Unease as misinformation swirls on Twitter
When the iconic US diaper company Huggies was swamped with false pedophilia allegations last month, the conspiracy was traced to a once-banned influencer reinstated to Twitter by Elon Musk.
Apr 17, 2023
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Google, YouTube should remove murder videos, father of slain journalist tells FTC
Andy Parker's daughter, Alison Parker, was shot and killed on live television more than four years ago. Now, Andy Parker is taking on YouTube and parent company Google to remove graphic content like the murder videos that ...
Feb 21, 2020
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