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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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Google algorithms place innocuous subtitles on prominent conspiracy theorists, which mislead the public and amplify extremist views, according to Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers.
Mar 31, 2022
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Eight leading social networks signed an agreement Tuesday to fight disinformation during Brazil's October presidential elections, though far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's new favorite, Telegram, was notably absent.
Feb 16, 2022
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Business
Another seller of stolen credit cards on the dark web appears to be closing up shop.
Jan 13, 2022
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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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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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Banning right-wing extremists from social media can reduce the spread of anti-social ideas and conspiracy theories, according to Rutgers-led research.
Oct 21, 2021
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Facebook has launched an effort targeting users working together on the platform to promote real-world violence or conspiracy theories, beginning by taking down a German network spreading Covid misinformation.
Sep 16, 2021
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Suddenly a loved one becomes a stranger. A dad, a mom or a friend lost to a parallel world made up of conspiracy theories and dangerous fantasies destroying couples and families.
May 17, 2021
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Consumer & Gadgets
Amazon's book recommendation algorithms that help customers discover new titles may have a dark side.
Apr 29, 2021
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