During emergencies, social media is a critical channel for warnings
A plume of smoke hung over the Houston area for days in March 2019 after storage tanks containing hazardous chemicals ignited at a Deer Park facility.
Mar 23, 2021
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New Zealand eyes Australia-style media deals with tech firms
New Zealand called on Google and Facebook Wednesday to strike deals with Kiwi media similar to those reached in Australia, which require the tech giants to pay for using news.
Mar 03, 2021
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Shockwaves worldwide as Facebook turns off the news for Australia
Facebook's stunning decision to turn off the news for Australia highlights a long-troubled role for the US tech giant which stumbled into the news business and has grown into one of its most powerful forces.
Feb 18, 2021
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What does Walmart see in TikTok? Millions of young shoppers
Walmart may be the world's largest retailer but it has mostly failed in its efforts to break Amazon's online dominance.
Aug 30, 2020
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Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news content
Global digital platforms Google and Facebook will be forced to pay for news content in Australia, the government said Monday, as the coronavirus pandemic causes a collapse in advertising revenue.
Apr 20, 2020
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Google to raise ad fees to cover Austrian tax: source
American tech giant Google will ramp up charges to its advertisers to cover the costs of a new Austrian tax, a source close to the company said on Saturday.
Feb 01, 2020
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Why investigative reporting in the digital age is waving, not drowning
You don't need to look far to find doom and gloom stories about traditional media in the digital age. Yet linking media hardship to a view that investigative journalism is dying is a misconception.
Aug 05, 2019
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Facebook can help college students with lower confidence build relationships
Facebook can help first-semester college students maintain relationships with high school friends and assist them in creating new friendships, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New ...
Jul 23, 2019
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Grants aim to fund study on technology's impact on democracy
New research programs at US universities will focus on the impact of technology on democracy, including the role of misinformation, a foundation announced Monday.
Jul 22, 2019
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Facebook, Google step up election protection efforts
Facebook on Thursday launched its voting information center as internet platforms unveiled fresh moves to protect the November US election from manipulation and interference.
Aug 14, 2020
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