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Pinterest becomes first platform to completely ban climate misinformation
The move makes Pinterest the first major digital platform to have clearly defined guidelines against climate misinformation across both user content and advertising.
Twitter says it's working on an edit button for real
And no, the company insists, Elon Musk isn't responsible.
By Jack Morse
Elon Musk's Twitter stock purchase already paying off (for him)
The richest person alive is good for Twitter in this one specific instance.
By Jack Morse
Trump's social media platform continues to flounder as two major tech executives ditch Truth Social
Adams and Boozer were key to the app's development.
By Matt Binder
Even Donald Trump doesn't use Truth Social as downloads for the app stall
Why isn't Trump using his own social network?
By Matt Binder
You should be following more disability activists. Here's where to begin.
Diversify your social feeds and follow some of these activists, educators, and influencers.
The secret Wikipedia prank behind the Pringles mascot's first name
Yes, that mustachioed gent has a name — and its origin story will surprise you.
By Jack Morse
Instagram's chronological feed is back, but you have to work for it
Buried in the announcement was a hidden warning of things to come.
By Jack Morse
Oops: Telegram is blocked in Brazil because it didn't check its emails
Always check your emails!
By Matt Binder
How a pregnant Ukrainian Instagram influencer was used in a Russian disinformation campaign
Russia's propaganda has no bounds.
By Matt Binder
Twitter decides against force-feeding users its algorithm after all
Reversing into reverse-chronological order.
By Jack Morse
Twitter makes it easy to swipe away from its annoying algorithm-fueled timeline
For when you want to know what's happening now.
By Jack Morse
DuckDuckGo 'down-ranks' Russian disinformation. The search engine's users are not happy.
Is DuckDuckGo turning on its users, or did they misunderstand the search engine to begin with?
By Matt Binder
Substack launches iOS app so you can ditch the emails
Google Reader fans will want to check this out.
By Matt Binder
Inside Truth Social: Hands on with Trump's social media platform
It looks a lot like Twitter but without much going on.
By Matt Binder
Update: Telegram says it will ‘protect user data at any cost’
The hybrid messaging-forum app is widely used in Russia and Ukraine.
By Rachel Kraus
TikTok shuts down livestreams in Russia and (finally) rolls out 'state-run media' labels
Questionable TikToks won't be eligible on the For You Page, either.
By Rachel Kraus
Russia moves to block Facebook across the entire country
But, importantly, not WhatsApp or other Meta-owned services like Instagram.
By Jack Morse
What social media platforms are doing to stop misinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Disinformation is spreading. Here's what Big Tech's doing to stop it.
By Matt Binder
Twitter expands 'Birdwatch,' its crowdsourced fact-checking program
It's yet another step in the fight against misinformation.
Instagram launches auto-generated captions for IG Feed videos
Finally, you can read video captions
Reddit has quarantined r/Russia due to misinformation
A moderator has also been removed.
By Amanda Yeo
Russia's war on social media isn't going well, either
Despite Russia's efforts to control the narrative of its war in Ukraine, the internet has banded together to provide support for accurate information and humanitarian aid.
The inside story of how Tumblr lost its way
And how it can find itself again for a new generation.
