Study: 25 percent of most-viewed COVID-19 related videos on YouTube contain ‘misleading information’
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
Amid a rise in misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, YouTube, which sees billions of views per day, hosts a large number of videos with millions of views that contain “misleading information” specifically regarding the COVID-19 crisis, according to a study published Wednesday in “British Medical Journal.”
Facebook to pay moderators $52 million for psychological damages
In a 2018 lawsuit, third-party contractors for Facebook said that the social media giant failed to properly protect them against severe psychological and other injuries that can result from repeated exposure to graphic material such as child sexual abuse, beheadings, terrorism, animal cruelty and other disturbing images.
In a 2018 lawsuit, third-party contractors for Facebook said that the social media giant failed to properly protect them against severe psychological and other injuries that can result from repeated exposure to graphic material such as child sexual abuse, beheadings, terrorism, animal cruelty and other disturbing images.
Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.
Facebook removes accounts linked to QAnon
Facebook says it has removed several groups, accounts and pages linked to QAnon, taking action for the first time against the far-right U.S. conspiracy theory circulated among supporters of President Donald Trump.
Facebook says it has removed several groups, accounts and pages linked to QAnon, taking action for the first time against the far-right U.S. conspiracy theory circulated among supporters of President Donald Trump.
Violent arrest raises concerns about NYPD social distancing patrols
The NYPD says that a social distancing enforcement action led to the arrests of three people on Manhattan’s Lower East Side on May 2 as footage of the incident went viral on social media.
The NYPD says that a social distancing enforcement action led to the arrests of three people on Manhattan’s Lower East Side on May 2 as footage of the incident went viral on social media.
Social media footage shows violent arrest of people allegedly violating social distancing orders
An investigation has been launched into the arrest of three people on the Lower East Side after footage of the arrest went viral on social media.
An investigation has been launched into the arrest of three people on the Lower East Side after footage of the arrest went viral on social media.
Looking for Zoom alternatives after increase in security and privacy problems
With millions of Americans stuck at home, the video conferencing program Zoom has become part of everyday life in America. But an increase in security and privacy problems has some people looking for alternatives.
With millions of Americans stuck at home, the video conferencing program Zoom has become part of everyday life in America. But an increase in security and privacy problems has some people looking for alternatives.
Families stuck at home create entertaining videos
The Mull family of New Jersey and the Presley family in North Carolina are using their time stuck indoors during the pandemic to make people smile and laugh.
The Mull family of New Jersey and the Presley family in North Carolina are using their time stuck indoors during the pandemic to make people smile and laugh.
Eventbrite removes stay-at-home protest posted to website, says it promotes ‘harmful behavior’
Eventbrite removed the event from its website, citing its lack of adherence to social distancing guidelines set in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Eventbrite removed the event from its website, citing its lack of adherence to social distancing guidelines set in place to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
How one Long Island family is making sure the show goes on during lockdown
The Warren family are belting out a different tune from a Broadway classic to spread joy to people across the world during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Warren family are belting out a different tune from a Broadway classic to spread joy to people across the world during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tech companies step up fight against bad coronavirus info
Potentially dangerous coronavirus misinformation has spread from continent to continent like the pandemic itself, forcing the world’s largest tech companies to take unprecedented action to protect public health.
Potentially dangerous coronavirus misinformation has spread from continent to continent like the pandemic itself, forcing the world’s largest tech companies to take unprecedented action to protect public health.
NYC DoE bans use of Zoom video conference software over cybersecurity issues
The New York City Department of Education is banning the use of the video conference software Zoom over the sudden rise of "Zoombombing", the practice of participants unexpectedly appearing in conferences and sending pornography or other offensive material to other attendees.
The New York City Department of Education is banning the use of the video conference software Zoom over the sudden rise of "Zoombombing", the practice of participants unexpectedly appearing in conferences and sending pornography or other offensive material to other attendees.
FOX News partners with Facebook to host first-of-its-kind virtual COVID-19 town hall event
FOX News Channel has partnered with Facebook to host a virtual town hall event focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX News Channel has partnered with Facebook to host a virtual town hall event focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Movement aims to put a face on those most vulnerable to coronavirus
The hashtag #HighRiskCOVID19 aims to put a face to those who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus and try to save lives.
The hashtag #HighRiskCOVID19 aims to put a face to those who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus and try to save lives.
Small businesses reach out on the internet to stay connected to customers during crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the creativity for small business owners trying to stay afloat.
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing out the creativity for small business owners trying to stay afloat.
Small business adjust models, reach out to customers online during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has led to not just a loss in social connections among family and friends, but also for Mom & Pop store owners and their customers. Now, several businesses on Long Island are taking to the internet to stay in touch with their customers and help create a sense of community.
The coronavirus pandemic has led to not just a loss in social connections among family and friends, but also for Mom & Pop store owners and their customers. Now, several businesses on Long Island are taking to the internet to stay in touch with their customers and help create a sense of community.
Facebook acknowledges a bug is blocking coronavirus news
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Sebastian Stan's extreme coronavirus precautions spark social media frenzy: 'This is incredibly dramatic'
Stan's precautions come at a time of widespread panic as the death toll and the number of cases continues to rise.
Stan's precautions come at a time of widespread panic as the death toll and the number of cases continues to rise.
Twitter tests disappearing tweets
Twitter is starting to test tweets that disappear after 24 hours, although initially only in Brazil.
Twitter is starting to test tweets that disappear after 24 hours, although initially only in Brazil.