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Concerns raised after social media giants approve anti-LGBT+ adverts
Global Witness submitted ads that used extreme and violent language to three social media companies for approval.
Social media algorithms fuelled online interest in Nicola Bulley case – experts
Social media experts have said platforms whose algorithms reward engagement drove ‘amateur sleuths’ and conspiracy theorists to discuss the case.
Social media platforms begin removing Plymouth gunman’s accounts
Jake Davison shot and killed five people on Thursday, and then turned his gun on himself.
Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit and YouTube encourage young people to get vaccinated
Four of the largest social media sites have partnered with the Government to drive vaccinations.
Social networks should require users to verify ID, tech experts suggest
Survey comes as leaders in English football prepare for social media blackout over the weekend in a show of solidarity against racism.
Government and social media urged to do more to tackle online racism
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called for ministers and online platforms to clamp down on online abuse in the wake of the race report.
Majority of adults back sanctions on tech firms to combat child abuse – survey
The NSPCC said there was a ‘clear public consensus’ for stronger legislation that hardwired child protection into how firms designed their platforms.
Private firms pocketing millions from disinformation-for-hire, report says
Researchers say 48 countries, including the UK, were found to use third-party companies to manage propaganda campaigns in 2020.
Social media ‘failure’ on Trump must cause rethink on disinformation, MP says
Damian Collins said social media sites must change their approach to the spread of disinformation in the wake of the violence at the US Capitol.
How Trump controversies plunged social media into constant battle on free speech
Platforms have faced the dilemma of balancing free speech against hate speech.