Facebook bans ads that seek to delegitimize the election or make false claims about voting
Facebook will ban any ads that seek to delegitimize the outcome of the election, the company said Wednesday.
Oct 1, 2020
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Facebook touts war on misinformation ahead of US hearing
Facebook on Monday highlighted a ramped up effort to block fake accounts in an ongoing battle against misinformation ahead of a key hearing in Congress scrutinizing online platforms.
Mar 22, 2021
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UNESCO chief urges tougher regulation of social media
The United Nations' educational, scientific and cultural agency chief on Wednesday called for a global dialogue to find ways to regulate social media companies and limit their role in the spreading of misinformation around ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
Humanity in 'race against time' on AI: UN
Humanity is in a race against time to harness the colossal emerging power of artificial intelligence for the good of all, while averting dire risks, a top UN official said Thursday.
May 30, 2024
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Facebook boosts fight against conspiracies and violent groups
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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Google, Facebook at center of escalating political-ad tension
Facebook Inc. and Google were drawn into an escalating battle of wills Wednesday over the use of political advertising on social media.
Nov 21, 2019
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Engineering
How sustainable, livable and resilient housing can help us adapt to a changing future
This summer, Canada experienced wildfires, extreme heat, drought and flooding. Other regions of the world faced similar events.
Oct 26, 2023
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Twitter takeover raises fears of climate misinfo surge
Climate deniers looking to block action and "greenwashing" companies could have free rein on Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover, analysts warned as leaders pursued anti-warming efforts at the COP27 summit.
Nov 8, 2022
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Business
How tech companies are failing women workers and social media users—and what to do about it
From Elon Musk's erratic start as Twitter's new owner to Meta's recent decision to layoff more than 11,000 employees, and an ongoing downturn for tech stocks, the social media sector is once again in turmoil.
Feb 8, 2023
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Bezos plans to spend $10 billion by 2030 on climate change
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos plans to spend the $10 billion he invested in the Bezos Earth Fund by 2030, the fund's new CEO said Tuesday.
Mar 10, 2021
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