Mukanzi Musanga / Open DemocracyDec 16, 2022
Meta is accused of failing to remove posts inciting racial hate and violence in Africa, particularly in Tigray. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Isaac Arnsdorf / ProPublicaMar 17, 2020
In a private Facebook group, firefighters and paramedics shared memes and conspiracy theories doubting the pandemic, raising concerns that they aren’t taking precautions to protect themselves and others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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Beneath its promise of transparency, the Massachusetts senator’s plan to combat “disinformation” carries dangerous implications. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Paul Kiel / ProPublicaJan 27, 2020
A rare trial could cost the social behemoth billions, but onerous budget cuts have hamstrung the agency's ability to bring its case. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Robert Reich / TruthdigJan 16, 2020
Mark Zuckerberg says he's willing to run political ads, even if they're demonstrably false. Who will step in to protect our democracy? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
BARBARA ORTUTAY / The Associated PressJan 9, 2020
Its new “transparency features” that aim to give users more control over how many political ads they see are unlikely to appease critics. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Jessica Corbett / Common DreamsDec 2, 2019
A new analysis from the U.K.-based Fair Tax Mark exposes the greed of tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Netflix. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
ANICK JESDANUN / The Associated PressDec 2, 2019
They feel Americans have demonstrated that they value discounts more than intangible privacy concerns. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Julianne Tveten / TruthdigNov 27, 2019
A recent Wall Street Journal exposé arouses a familiar sense of dread about Silicon Valley companies and privacy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
TruthdigNov 22, 2019
While accepting a leadership award from the Anti-Defamation League, the comedian sounds off on the deleterious effects of social media. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Leonid Bilmes / Los Angeles Review of BooksNov 15, 2019
In analyzing today’s politico-economic malaise, philosopher Bernard Stiegler uncovers how digital technology threatens the human spirit. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
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