Musk says he'll be Twitter CEO until a replacement is found
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans on remaining as Twitter's CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job.
Dec 21, 2022
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Report: TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide
TikTok's algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to vulnerable teens, according to a report published Wednesday that highlights concerns about social media and its impact on youth mental health.
Dec 15, 2022
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Musk's Twitter disbands its Trust and Safety advisory group
Elon Musk's Twitter has dissolved its Trust and Safety Council, the advisory group of around 100 independent civil, human rights and other organizations that the company formed in 2016 to address hate speech, child exploitation, ...
Dec 13, 2022
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UK waters down internet rules plan after free speech outcry
The British government has abandoned a plan to force tech firms to remove internet content that is harmful but legal, after the proposal drew strong criticism from lawmakers and civil liberties groups.
Nov 29, 2022
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UK teen died after 'negative effects of online content': coroner
A 14-year-old British girl died from an act of self-harm while suffering from the "negative effects of online content", a coroner said Friday, in a case that has shone a spotlight on social media companies.
Sep 30, 2022
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Zuckerberg confirms Instagram for kids plans at Congressional hearing on misinformation
During his contentious testimony with Congress members, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the platform's plans to create an Instagram for kids.
Mar 30, 2021
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Facebook moderators press for pandemic safety protections
More than 200 Facebook content moderators demanded better health and safety protections Wednesday as the social media giant called the workers back to the office during the pandemic.
Nov 19, 2020
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Instagram bans fictional snippets showing suicide
Fresh rules in place at Instagram on Monday ramped up a ban on images that might encourage suicide or self harm, adding drawings and other fictional content to the list.
Oct 28, 2019
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Suspect in huge Capital One breach seeks release from jail
Lawyers for a transgender woman charged in a massive data breach at Capital One asked a judge Tuesday to release her from federal custody, saying that for her to remain jailed with men is a serious threat to her mental health.
Aug 21, 2019
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