The use of hostages’ Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts to livestream attacks and issue death threats is a new tactic, experts said.
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Britain Passes Sweeping New Online Safety Law
The far-reaching bill had set off debates about balancing free speech and privacy rights against efforts to halt the spread of harmful content online.
Canadian Officials Condemn Facebook for News Ban as Wildfires Burn
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was “inconceivable” that the platform had responded to a new licensing law by blocking news links, as the country confronts its worst wildfire season on record.
Does Information Affect Our Beliefs?
New studies on social media’s influence tell a complicated story.
‘Rooftopping’ Is Popular on Instagram, but the Risks Are High
“Rooftoppers” get a thrill from taking photos atop skyscrapers and sharing them on social media. Detractors call them reckless.
Meta Removes News From Platform in Canada
A Canadian law that will require tech companies to compensate domestic publishers has led Meta to start blocking news articles on its social networks.
Video Game Love Affair Between Indian and Pakistani Ends in Jail
The barrier-breaking romance of a Pakistani woman and an Indian man has led to criminal charges and nationalist intrigue.
Canada’s Online News Act Targets Facebook and Google
A new Canadian law will require technology companies to license news content. Facebook’s owner said it would drop news from the platform.
Ukraine’s Social Media Stars Ditch Russian in Pivot to a War Footing
Russian was once the lingua franca of influencers in Ukraine. Now, not so much.
Paid Accounts on Facebook and Instagram Arrive in Australia
Users had mixed feelings about the new subscription service, which bestows exclusive features and a verification check mark.