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BBC Launches Artificial Intelligence Tool To Read Its Articles To Listeners

November 26, 2020 • The BBC is launching a new audio tool that uses artificial intelligence to read articles from its website aloud with a voice that speaks in a friendly, easy to understand northern British accent.

BBC Launches Artificial Intelligence Tool To Read Its Articles To Listeners

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Facebook Says It's Doing A Better Job Of Catching Hate Speech Before Users See It

Facebook is under pressure to to do more to remove hate speech, misinformation and other harmful content from its platform. Ben Margot/AP hide caption

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Facebook Says It's Doing A Better Job Of Catching Hate Speech Before Users See It

November 19, 2020 • The social network says hate speech accounts for a tiny fraction of the posts people see. It's relying on automated systems to catch it, but is under pressure to do better.

'Without Our Work, Facebook Is Unusable': Content Moderators Demand Safer Offices

Facebook's content moderators say the company is putting their health at risk by pressuring them to return to the office. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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'Without Our Work, Facebook Is Unusable': Content Moderators Demand Safer Offices

November 18, 2020 • The social network largely outsources its content review jobs. Workers say they are now under pressure to return to the office despite the pandemic.

Facebook And Twitter Defend Election Policies To Skeptical Senators

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Facebook And Twitter Defend Election Policies To Skeptical Senators

November 17, 2020 • The Senate Judiciary Committee grilled Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter's Jack Dorsey over how they handle false and misleading claims about the election, including from President Donald Trump.

Facebook And Twitter Defend Election Policies To Skeptical Senators

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Facebook And Twitter CEOs Face Questions On Content Moderation

November 17, 2020 • The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter went before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to explain how their platforms moderate content, including from President Trump.

Facebook And Twitter CEOs Face Questions On Content Moderation

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Conservatives Flock To Mercer-Funded Parler, Claim Censorship On Facebook And Twitter

Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo has been urging followers of her Twitter feed to join her on the social media app Parler. Brandon Wade/AP hide caption

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Conservatives Flock To Mercer-Funded Parler, Claim Censorship On Facebook And Twitter

November 14, 2020 • Backed by Rebekah Mercer, Parler is now one of the most downloaded smartphone apps, as conservatives complaining of censorship by Facebook and Twitter seek out other social media alternatives.

Conservatives Flock To Mercer-Funded Parler, Claim Censorship On Facebook And Twitter

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Twitter Says Steps To Curb Election Misinformation Worked

Twitter hid some tweets, including many from President Donald Trump, behind labels warning users they contained disputed or misleading information about the election. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Twitter Says Steps To Curb Election Misinformation Worked

November 12, 2020 • Ahead of Election Day, the social network put in place several measures to fight the spread of false claims. On Thursday it shared data showing some of its changes were effective.

Twitter Keeps Some Measures It Says Slowed Election Misinformation

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Twitter Keeps Some Measures It Says Slowed Election Misinformation

November 12, 2020 • The social network says it will keep some changes that were effective in slowing down the spread of false claims about the election.

From Steve Bannon To Millennial Millie: Facebook, YouTube Struggle With Live Video

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From Steve Bannon To Millennial Millie: Facebook, YouTube Struggle With Live Video

November 10, 2020 • Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok have stepped up efforts to curb the spread of misinformation about the election, but researchers say falsehoods thrive nearly unchecked on live videos.

From Steve Bannon To Millennial Millie: Facebook, YouTube Struggle With Live Video

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Livestreams Undermine Social Media Platforms' Efforts To Fight Misinformation

November 10, 2020 • Livestreamed videos became the Achilles' heel in social media platforms' fight against election-related misinformation — they were a powerful vector for false claims and conspiracy theories.

Livestreams Undermine Social Media Platforms' Efforts To Fight Misinformation

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Facebook Removes Network Of Pages Tied To Former White House Strategist Steve Bannon

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has been penalized by Facebook and YouTube, and suspended from Twitter, for his activity on social media. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images hide caption

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Facebook Removes Network Of Pages Tied To Former White House Strategist Steve Bannon

November 9, 2020 • The social network's crackdown comes after the former White House strategist was permanently suspended from Twitter. Facebook said the pages were using "deceptive tactics" to mislead people.

Facebook Removes Pro-Trump Group Urging 'Boots On The Ground'

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Facebook Removes Pro-Trump Group Urging 'Boots On The Ground'

November 5, 2020 • The group had amassed more than 360,000 members who shared false claims about voter fraud before the social network shut it down, citing "worrying calls for violence" from some members.

California Voters Give Uber, Lyft A Win But Some Drivers Aren't So Sure

A California ballot measure over whether Uber and Lyft should treat their drivers as employees divided gig workers but was approved by voters. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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California Voters Give Uber, Lyft A Win But Some Drivers Aren't So Sure

November 5, 2020 • Uber and Lyft are cheering the passage of Prop 22, which says they don't have to treat their drivers as employees and provide benefits such as paid sick leave. Critics say they'll keep fighting.

California Voters Give Uber, Lyft A Win But Some Drivers Aren't So Sure

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Uber And Lyft To Continue Treating Drivers As Independent Contractors

November 4, 2020 • California voters supported Proposition 22, which lets Uber and Lyft continue to treat their drivers in the state as independent contractors rather than employees entitled to benefits.

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Black And Latino Voters Flooded With Disinformation In Election's Final Days

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Black And Latino Voters Flooded With Disinformation In Election's Final Days

October 30, 2020 • Hoaxes and misleading posts aimed at depressing turnout have spread on social media. Experts say it outpaces 2016, when Black voters were the top target of Russian-backed disinformation.

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Thursday November 26, 2020

BBC Launches Artificial Intelligence Tool To Read Its Articles To Listeners

Thursday November 19, 2020

Wednesday November 18, 2020

Tuesday November 17, 2020

Facebook And Twitter Defend Election Policies To Skeptical Senators

Facebook And Twitter CEOs Face Questions On Content Moderation

Saturday November 14, 2020

Conservatives Flock To Mercer-Funded Parler, Claim Censorship On Facebook And Twitter

Thursday November 12, 2020

Tuesday November 10, 2020

From Steve Bannon To Millennial Millie: Facebook, YouTube Struggle With Live Video

Livestreams Undermine Social Media Platforms' Efforts To Fight Misinformation

Monday November 9, 2020

Thursday November 5, 2020

California Voters Give Uber, Lyft A Win But Some Drivers Aren't So Sure

Wednesday November 4, 2020

Uber And Lyft To Continue Treating Drivers As Independent Contractors

Friday October 30, 2020

Black And Latino Voters Flooded With Disinformation In Election's Final Days