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Could social media firm Meta have alerted authorities about the Texas shooter?

Meta wants to extend end-to-end encryption to its Messenger app and Instagram.

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The UK launches a second probe into Google’s ad practices

Is Google breaking the law, or is it simply better than all its other competitors? The UK is about to find out

Green News

Illegal donkey skin is being sold alongside human hair on social media

More than 4.8 million donkeys are killed for their skins a year, the charity estimates, in the most comprehensive look at the illicit industry yet.

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UK announces plans for new digital watchdog to get tough on Big Tech

Companies like Google and Facebook could face big fines from a new UK regulator if they fail to follow the rules.

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Data centres are now using more electricity than rural Irish homes

Data centres in the Republic of Ireland used 14 percent of the country’s electricity in 2021, a higher share than that used by rural homes.

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Meta’s first quarter profits exceed expectations despite slow growth

Facebook parent Meta posted better than expected first quarter financial results following a bumpy year for the tech giant.

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Meta and TikTok fined by Russian courts over LGBT+ content

The tech giants have been fined millions of rubles for allowing LGBT "propaganda" on their platforms.

World News

EU lawmakers, member states endorse the Digital Services Act

The European Union 27 member states and EU lawmakers reached a landmark deal early Saturday morning aimed at tackling hate speech, disinformation and harmful online content

Tech News

Appeal against Meta's ban for 'extremism' launched in a Russian court

Facebook was banned for restricting access to Russian media, while Instagram was blocked after allowing users to vent their anger over Ukraine.

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WhatsApp shares its vision to improve group chat

Communities could rival other messaging apps such as Telegram, which has been widely used for communication in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Meta tests metaverse money-making tools for online creators

The Facebook parent company plans to let online creators earn a living selling digital goods, services and experiences in the metaverse.

Tech News

Meta says hackers targeted Ukrainian soldiers' Facebook accounts

Meta says groups linked to the Kremlin are spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine while amplifying pro-Russian conspiracy theories at home.

Money

Meta to move into finance with 'Zuck bucks' and 'creator coins'

Meta is reportedly working on Facebook NFTs and 'reputation tokens' but likely won't move into crypto.

Tech News

Meta briefly blocks hashtags for Bucha killings on its platforms

Russia has been accused of committing war crimes in the town of Bucha, just north of Kyiv, which was recently liberated by Ukrainian forces.

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'Sadgram': Russians plan melancholy version of Instagram after ban

Domestic alternatives to Facebook and Instagram are appearing in Russia, the latest being "Grustnogram," or "Sadgram" in English.

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Meta suspends controversial plans for Netherlands data centre

The planned centre has faced opposition in the country over the massive amount of energy needed to power it.

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Russia banned Facebook and Instagram. What will Russians use now?

A Russian court ruled that Meta was guilty of “extremist” activity, effectively banning Instagram and Facebook. Where does this leave Russian social media users?

Europe Decoded

Traffickers and online trolls target Facebook Ukrainian refugee group

Diana Shore, founder of 'Room for Ukrainians in the UK', has called on social media companies to adopt geolocation software to ensure the safety of Ukrainian refugees online.

Tech News

'Extremist' Instagram and Facebook banned in Russia

Meta's Instagram and Facebook have been banned, but the court decided WhatsApp could stay.

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Irish data watchdog fines Meta €17 million for privacy law violations

The country's regulator said Meta had failed to effectively protect the EU users' data.