Instagram CEO, ACLU slam TikTok and WeChat app bans for putting US freedoms into the balance
As people begin to process the announcement from the U.S. Department of Commerce detailing how it plans, on grounds of national security, to shut down TikTok and WeChat — starting…
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As COVID-19 era drags on, VCs look beyond Zoom calls for due diligence and sourcing
While the coronavirus has accelerated the dealmaking pace for many early-stage startups, activity has not come without adaptation. Remote investment struggles for investors were clear from the get go: it’s…
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Twitter’s rules address worries over ‘peaceful transfer of power’ in US election
Twitter announced expanded efforts to fight misinformation ahead of the U.S. election — with at least a few hair-raising lines that throw November’s stakes into sharp relief. The company is…
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Local governments that embrace digital services during challenging times can make real change happen
Bob Ainsbury Contributor It has been a hard year. We wake up every morning to new developments in the tragedies of the moment spanning a pandemic, the greatest unexpected loss…
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Tinder’s interactive video event ‘Swipe Night’ will launch in international markets this month
Tinder’s “Swipe Night” is going global. The dating app announced today that its interactive video series will be available in Asia and other international markets starting on September 12, giving…
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Twitter and Facebook wrestle with Trump telling Americans to vote twice
President Trump’s recent suggestion that North Carolina voters should cast multiple ballots has run afoul of Twitter’s election integrity rules. In a series of tweets Thursday morning, the president elaborated…
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As it awaits its US fate, TikTok doubles down on its revenue funnel with marketing partners
There’s a big question mark hanging over the future of TikTok right now, in the form of what exactly will happen to its U.S. business come September 20, when President…
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Facebook partially documents its content recommendation system
Algorithmic recommendation systems on social media sites like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter have shouldered much of the blame for the spread of misinformation, propaganda, hate speech, conspiracy theories and other…
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TikTok’s rivals in India struggle to cash in on its ban
Scores of startups have launched short video apps in recent months Manish Singh 1 day For years, India has served as the largest open battleground for Silicon Valley and Chinese…
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Facebook isn’t happy about Apple’s upcoming ad tracking restrictions
Apple’s upcoming operating system iOS 14 (currently in public beta) could have a big impact on publishers who work with Facebook’s ad network — at least, according to Facebook. The…
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