Political speech, free speech are the same thing: Sen. Blackburn
Sen. Marsha Blackburn on reining-in big tech and the Justice Act
TikTok owner ByteDance first-quarter revenue soared to around $5.6B
Meanwhile, Tencent, China’s leading social media and gaming firm, reported revenue of nearly 377 billion yuan in 2019.
Civil rights groups push for Facebook ad boycott
The campaign, to be announced early on Wednesday, comes after years of private discussions between these groups and Facebook, which the activists say have amounted to little change in the way the social-media giant enforces its policies around hate speech and misinformation.
Justice Department to propose limiting Internet firms' protections
The move represents an escalation in the continuing clash between the Trump administration and big tech firms such as Twitter Inc., Alphabet Inc.'s Google unit and Facebook Inc.
Pennsylvania police chief defends Dunkin' after worker reportedly turns cop away
A Pennsylvania police chief has come to the defense of an area Dunkin’ after an employee reportedly told an officer he was not welcome at the store.
Twitter hires former top FBI lawyer involved in Trump campaign investigation
Sean Edgett, Twitter's general counsel, announced Monday evening that former FBI Counsel Jim Baker would join the social media company as a deputy general counsel.
Social media companies distrusted by most Americans on content decisions: Poll
While people are generally skeptical of social media companies, they have more trust in big tech than in government
Facebook's WhatsApp adds digital payment features in Brazil
WhatsApp users will be able to make digital payments in this country.
TikTok stars turn mansions into ‘content houses’
Lauren Simonetti on TikTok, content houses
Raymond James employee fired after confronting Black Lives Matter supporter writing message in chalk
The employee and a woman were captured on video questioning a man painting the Black Lives Matter slogan on what he says is his home.
Twitter reactivates 'ZeroHedge' account after suspension: 'We made an error'
Twitter on Friday reactivated financial blog ZeroHedge's account, which has been suspended since January.
Facebook employee who protested inaction on Trump posts says he was fired
A Facebook Inc employee who criticized Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg's decision not to take action against inflammatory posts by U.S. President Donald Trump this month said on Friday that the social media company had fired him.
TikTok user accuses Brandy Melville on racial discrimination, fat shaming
TikTok user calliejeanxo posted more than a dozen videos accusing the fashion retailer of racial discrimination.
Does Trader Joe's have long lines during coronavirus?
An informal network of Good Samaritans who are quarantined with prime views of a local Trader Joe's regularly tweet or broadcast updates on the lines outside the stores.
Facebook apologizes after report it would censor 'unionize' on Workplace app
Facebook said during a meeting that there are "benefits" to "content control" for administrators, giving the example of the word "unionize" as one that business leaders might choose to censor on the platform, The Intercept reported.
Meghan Markle pal Jessica Mulroney pulled from brands after social media 'threat'
Jessica Mulroney has been dropped as a fashion and bridal specialist for brands after allegedly threatening Sasha Exeter.
Big tech pushes sensationalized posts on social media to get higher engagement: The CyberGuy
Kurt Knutsson on social media, delivery apps
Twitter removes China-linked accounts spreading false information
Twitter has removed a vast network of accounts that it says is linked to the Chinese government and was pushing false information favorable to the country's communist rulers.
TikTok 'content houses' take over luxurious LA mansions. Look inside
The huge homes known as "content houses" or “collab houses” that serve as backdrops for social media influencers’ viral videos are mostly high-end rentals priced at tens of thousands of dollars each month.
OkCupid adds Black Lives Matter profile badge for users
OkCupid has created a Black Lives Matter profile badge for daters who are passionate about social justice.



















