Facebook rolls out new tools for Group admins, including automated moderation aids

Facebook rolls out new tools for Group admins, including automated moderation aids

Facebook today introduced a new set of tools aimed at helping Facebook Group administrators get a better handle on their online communities and, potentially, help keep conversations from going off the rails. Among the more interesting new tools is a machine-learning-powered feature that alerts admins to potentially unhealthy conversations taking place in their group. Another […]

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Biden admin will share more info with online platforms on ‘front lines’ of domestic terror fight

Biden admin will share more info with online platforms on ‘front lines’ of domestic terror fight

The Biden administration is outlining new plans to combat domestic terrorism in light of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and social media companies have their own part to play. The White House released on Tuesday a new national strategy on countering domestic terrorism. The plan acknowledges the key role that online platforms […]

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Nigeria suspends Twitter operations, says platform ‘undermines its corporate existence’

Nigeria suspends Twitter operations, says platform ‘undermines its corporate existence’

Through its Ministry of Information and Culture today, the Nigerian government announced its decision to suspend the operations of social media platform Twitter in the country. The statement, made by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, and signed off by his media aide Segun Adeyemi, could see telecoms in the country prevent Nigerians from […]

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