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Shannon Bond Shannon Bond is a correspondent at NPR, covering how misleading narratives and false claims circulate online and offline, and their impact on society and democracy.

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Tuesday April 27, 2021

India's Government Is Telling Facebook, Twitter To Remove Critical Posts

April 27, 2021 • Twitter and Facebook are removing posts in India that are critical of the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, now a dire crisis.

India's Government Is Telling Facebook, Twitter To Remove Critical Posts

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Monday April 26, 2021

Parler's New iPhone App Will Block Posts That Apple Prohibits

April 26, 2021 • The social media platform Parler this week returns to Apple's app store. It was kicked off Apple and Google's app stores and Amazon's web hosting services after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Parler's New iPhone App Will Block Posts That Apple Prohibits

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Thursday April 22, 2021

The 26 Words That Made The Internet What It Is

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The 26 Words That Made The Internet What It Is

April 22, 2021 • How one man's legal fight turned 26 ambiguous words from a 1996 law into the shield big tech companies hide behind to this day.

The 26 Words That Made The Internet What It Is

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Monday April 19, 2021

Apple Is Rolling Out Big Privacy Changes

April 19, 2021 • Apple is rolling out a big change to the way iPhones and iPads track millions of people: Apps will now be required to ask before collecting data to share with data brokers for targeted advertisements.

Apple Is Rolling Out Big Privacy Changes

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Friday April 2, 2021

This News Publisher Quit Facebook. Readership Went Up

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This News Publisher Quit Facebook. Readership Went Up

April 2, 2021 • Many media outlets feel they need to be on Facebook to reach people. So why did New Zealand's biggest news publisher decide to go it alone?

This News Publisher Quit Facebook. Readership Went Up

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Thursday April 1, 2021

Facebook Disputes Claims It Fuels Political Polarization And Extremism

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Facebook Disputes Claims It Fuels Political Polarization And Extremism

April 1, 2021 • Facebook is giving users more control over what they see, as executives, including Nick Clegg, global affairs vice president, defend it from charges that algorithms favor inflammatory content.

Facebook Disputes Claims It Fuels Political Polarization And Extremism

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Tuesday March 30, 2021

Remote Work Is Leading To More Gender And Racial Harassment, Say Tech Workers

Many tech workers say they have experienced more harassment, hostility and anxiety while working remotely during the pandemic. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption

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Remote Work Is Leading To More Gender And Racial Harassment, Say Tech Workers

March 30, 2021 • Women and people of color are reporting the biggest increases in harassment while working remotely during the pandemic, a survey says.

Friday March 26, 2021

As Biden And Congress Delay Action On Guns, Colorado Mulls Restrictions

March 26, 2021 • Colorado is considering new gun control measures in the wake of this week's mass shooting in the state. But can those restrictions survive the scrutiny of the most conservative Supreme Court in decades?

As Biden And Congress Delay Action On Guns, Colorado Mulls Restrictions

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Thursday March 25, 2021

5 Takeaways From Big Tech's Misinformation Hearing

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5 Takeaways From Big Tech's Misinformation Hearing

March 25, 2021 • The leaders of Facebook, Twitter, and Google were not eager to admit fault when it comes to bad information on their platforms, but it's clear Congress is getting closer to regulation.

5 Takeaways From Big Tech's Misinformation Hearing

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Congress Pressed Tech CEOs About The Falsehoods Spread On Their Platforms

March 25, 2021 • CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google testified before the House of Representatives on the falsehoods that circulate on their platforms regarding the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and COVID-19 vaccines.

Congress Pressed Tech CEOs About The Falsehoods Spread On Their Platforms

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Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs Testify Before Congress: 4 Things To Know

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Untangling Disinformation

Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs Testify Before Congress: 4 Things To Know

March 25, 2021 • Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai and Jack Dorsey of Twitter will testify about the steps they have taken to deal with misinformation about the election, COVID-19 and vaccines.

Wednesday March 24, 2021

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Facebook And The News: It's Complicated

March 24, 2021 • Many media outlets think they need to be on Facebook to reach people. So why did New Zealand's biggest news publisher decide to go it alone?

Facebook And The News: It’s Complicated

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Monday March 22, 2021

Big Tech Showdown Looms As Biden Taps Top Critics Lina Khan, Tim Wu

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Big Tech Showdown Looms As Biden Taps Top Critics Lina Khan, Tim Wu

March 22, 2021 • Federal Trade Commission nominee Lina Khan and presidential adviser Tim Wu have advocated for new rules to curb the power of the tech giants.

Friday March 19, 2021

A Pandemic Winner: How Zoom Beat Tech Giants To Dominate Video Chat

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A Pandemic Winner: How Zoom Beat Tech Giants To Dominate Video Chat

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Tuesday March 16, 2021

'Ya Basta Facebook' Says Company Must Curb Misinformation In Spanish

Critics say Facebook does not apply its rules against misinformation as robustly to posts in Spanish, allowing harmful claims to spread. Jenny Kane/AP hide caption

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'Ya Basta Facebook' Says Company Must Curb Misinformation In Spanish

March 16, 2021 • Advocacy groups are demanding the social network disclose how it reviews Spanish-language content and appoint a high-level executive to oversee policy and enforcement in Spanish.