Facebook designates ‘boogaloo’ network as ‘dangerous organization,’ removes pages from platforms
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
Twitch temporarily bans Trump, Reddit removes Trump subreddit to align with new hate speech policies
Twitch temporarily banned the president over “hateful conduct” and Reddit removed a Donald Trump subreddit to align with both companies’ hate speech policies.
Twitch temporarily banned the president over “hateful conduct” and Reddit removed a Donald Trump subreddit to align with both companies’ hate speech policies.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Twitter testing prompt that asks people to read articles before retweeting them
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
Posting black squares with 'Black Lives Matter' hashtag drowns out vital information, activists say
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
FBI warns of dating app scams preying on isolated victims during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus has sent more and more people to an online dating app to socialize virtually, but the FBI is warning people sophisticated criminals are looking to prey on unsuspecting victims who fall into an all-to-common and oftentimes expensive trap.
The coronavirus has sent more and more people to an online dating app to socialize virtually, but the FBI is warning people sophisticated criminals are looking to prey on unsuspecting victims who fall into an all-to-common and oftentimes expensive trap.
Trump threatens Twitter over fact checks: What's next?
Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted a “Rigged Election.”
Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of adding fact-check warnings to two of President Donald Trump’s tweets that falsely called mail-in ballots “substantially fraudulent” and predicted a “Rigged Election.”
Trump accuses Twitter of 'interfering' in election after fact-check added to mail-in ballot tweets
Twitter users will be able to click on a link to see verified information regarding mail-in ballots and false claims made by the president.
Twitter users will be able to click on a link to see verified information regarding mail-in ballots and false claims made by the president.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Google, Apple release coronavirus contact-tracing technology for apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Annual Atlanta animation and gaming festival shifts to virtual offerings
Atlanta's MomoCon is shifting to virtual offerings this year, presenting four full days of free online events for fans.
Atlanta's MomoCon is shifting to virtual offerings this year, presenting four full days of free online events for fans.
Lawrenceville’s Aurora Theatre raises the curtain on digital programming
Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre is offering a diverse slate of programs through its Digital Series 2020, continuing through the end of May and available through the theatre’s website.
Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre is offering a diverse slate of programs through its Digital Series 2020, continuing through the end of May and available through the theatre’s website.
Socially Distant Fest provides 'virtual stage' for performers
It's a music festival where the stage never goes dark and fans can come and go as they please. No, we're not talking about Woodstock -- this is Socially Distant Fest.
It's a music festival where the stage never goes dark and fans can come and go as they please. No, we're not talking about Woodstock -- this is Socially Distant Fest.
Coronavirus prompts Twitter to allow employees to work from home 'forever'
Facebook, Google have also make work-from-home optional until next year.
Facebook, Google have also make work-from-home optional until next year.
Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Tennessee Aquarium makes splash with virtual programming
Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium offers virtual programming, allowing budding scientists to explore the wonders of nature right in their own backyard.
Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium offers virtual programming, allowing budding scientists to explore the wonders of nature right in their own backyard.
Catching up with acclaimed musician Rudy Currence
Rudy Currence may be a talented singer, songwriter, and producer -- but right now, he's just an Atlanta guy staying inside the house.
Rudy Currence may be a talented singer, songwriter, and producer -- but right now, he's just an Atlanta guy staying inside the house.
Facebook launches interactive COVID-19 map showing number of people reporting symptoms by county
Facebook released an interactive COVID-19 map that shows how many people are reporting symptoms at the county level across the U.S.
Facebook released an interactive COVID-19 map that shows how many people are reporting symptoms at the county level across the U.S.
Clayton County School Zoom call hacked with child pornography
A Clayton County mom was on a group Zoom call for her son's school when pornographic images involving a young child appeared on the screen.
A Clayton County mom was on a group Zoom call for her son's school when pornographic images involving a young child appeared on the screen.