Facebook documents show inner turmoil over approach to conservative content
Staff accused the site of making 'special exceptions' for some publishers.
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Facebook bans account of TV network associated with Myanmar military
The page appears to have been active since at least last year.
US arrests far-right Twitter troll for 2016 election interference
The case could set a precedent for how the federal government handles online election tampering.
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Google commits $3 million to fight COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
The Google News Initiative funding aims to support people targeted by falsehoods.
YouTube will remove videos disputing the 2020 presidential election
YouTube is clamping down now that states have certified results.
Facebook puts groups on 'probation' for repeatedly spreading disinformation
It's determined to keep groups from spreading false election claims.
Internet Archive adds fact checks to explain web page takedowns
You'll know if a page was pulled down over misinformation.
Facebook allegedly went soft on Trump allies who violated rules
It even removed strikes to avoid bans.
Google will pay publishers to curate a reliable news feed
It's investing $1 billion in a 'Google News Showcase.'
Facebook takes down false claims of extremists starting Oregon wildfires
It's a relatively late response, however.
Google will remove misleading election-related autocompletes
Suggestions to finish search strings like "You can vote by" won't end in misleading claims.
Facebook limits forwarding on Messenger to fight misinformation
Messages can only be forwarded to five people or groups at a time.
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Facebook sweep deletes some fake Trump supporters and COVID conspiracies
The sweep targeted coordinated fake behavior, not specific content.
WhatsApp makes it easier to fact-check forwarded messages
This should help you spot your friends’ bogus forwards.
Facebook blocks Brazil president's allies after court order
It's appealing the decision over freedom of speech.
Google tightens its ad misinformation policies ahead of the election
Advertisers can’t work together to distribute misinformation or provide access to “hacks” or “leaks.”
Facebook will prioritize original reporting in its News Feed
It will demote stories without a byline.
Facebook will tell you when you're about to share old news
You'll see a notification when you're linking to something more than 90 days old.
Google adds fact checking to image searches
You're more likely to know if an image is fake.
