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August 15, 2018

EXCLUSIVE: Facebook must be broken up and face strict privacy controls, coalition urges FTC

A coalition of organizations is planning to ask the Federal Trade Commission to break up Facebook in order to restore control to its 2 billion users and prevent further abuses of privacy.

August 12, 2018

Twitter says Alex Jones broke its rules, but he has not been banned

Twitter can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

August 10, 2018

Facebook scams are on the rise, new report says

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is the latest to chime in with a recent alert about scammers who use Facebook Messenger to trick victims.

August 9, 2018

Why Twitter won't ban Alex Jones

Twitter is facing heat for deciding not to ban conspiracy theorist Alex Jones from its platform, breaking ranks with Facebook, Apple, Google and Spotify—all of which banned him or removed his podcasts.

August 8, 2018

Facebook sorry for error that added balloons and confetti to Indonesia earthquake posts

Facebook has apologized after posts by users voicing their concern about the deadly earthquake in Indonesia were mistakenly festooned with animated balloons and confetti by the social network.

August 7, 2018

Facebook nixes Farrakhan video opposing interracial marriage after outcry

A video of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan railing against interracial marriage was removed from his official Facebook page Tuesday after The Daily Caller published an article spotlighting the offensive clip.

August 6, 2018

Facebook Dating offerings can be seen in leaked pre-launch screenshots

Facebook will soon be playing Cupid.

August 6, 2018

Facebook's new political advertising policy denounced by immigrant, civil rights groups

A wide range of advocates for immigrants and civil rights groups say Facebook’s definition of political advertising has become so broad that they are being prevented from posting on the site.

August 5, 2018

Twitter 'bots' crackdown sweeps up Trump supporters who tweet very often

Twitter is having trouble distinguishing between bots trying to meddle in U.S. politics and fervent supporters of President Donald Trump who tweet very often.

August 5, 2018

Saving Facebook photos, find free audiobooks, TV restaurants, and more: Tech Q&A

Want to know how to quit Facebook but keep your photos, tighten your Amazon public profile, search for TV restaurants and find free audiobooks? Then read this column.