UN chief calls for regulating social media companies
Antonio Guterres says he is "particularly worried" about the power of Big Tech companies.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromFacebook
Donald Trump's Facebook ban could be lifted by Oversight Board
The social media platform blocked Trump on January 7.
Amazon, not Twitter, is the bigger threat to the internet
The company has the ominous power to shut you down online.
Behind a secret deal between Google and Facebook
New York Times: Did Google extend an offer to its closest rival Facebook?
Big advertisers slash Facebook spending after Capitol attack
Another scandal is met with advertisers pulling back again.
Hate speech ban drives Trump supporters underground
'This is where we make our final stand for our sacred birthright.'
Why I refuse to join 'anti-social' media
Opinion: Ross Boswell intends to die, never having set up a Facebook login account.
Facebook bans Trump's favourite phrase
PLUS: Parler files lawsuit against Amazon as controversial crackdown expands.
Free speech debate: Why social media companies can boot Trump
Some conservatives are crying foul.
Facebook cracking down on local hate pages
Facebook page 'WTF #TurnArdern' posted that their adminstrators are being removed.
Donald Trump permanently suspended by Twitter
Facebook and Instagram earlier suspended Trump's account for at least two weeks.
How extremist movements born on social media seized the heart of American Govt
The people behind the chaos have long been active online.
Facebook's ban on Trump now 'indefinite'
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the block will last 'at least' until Trump leaves office.
Millions of phones hit by WhatsApp change on January 1
Will your phone be one of the millions affected?
The man with the blurred face: Why did Jesse Kempson's suppression last so long?
People began to speculate why Grace Millane's killer continued to enjoy name suppression.
Facebook takes the gloves off in feud with Apple
New York Times: Facebook opposed changes that Apple was making to the tracking of apps.
Australian Govt caves to pressure from Google, Facebook
Facebook threatened to stop showing news by Australian media companies in its feeds.
'We're terrified': What internal emails reveal about Zuckerberg and Facebook
Competitors were starting to pose an existential threat to Facebook.
'It's hard to prove': Why antitrust suits against Facebook face hurdles
New York Times: The cases against the social network are far from a slam dunk.
US says Facebook illegally crushed competition
New York Times: Antitrust suits seeks forced disposal of WhatsApp and Instagram.
Woman spends hours every day trying to remove own child sex abuse images
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - A 19-year-old reveals her traumatic personal story.
Biden brings a new era for Big Tech
Biden's administration will follow through with the antitrust lawsuit against Google.
'Empowered women' key to global economic recovery - Sheryl Sandberg
Digital tools also vital for economic recovery, social media giant's COO says.
The rise and fall of the 'Stop the Steal' Facebook group
New York Times: The group was a hub for those trying to delegitimise the election.
Did social media actually counter election misinformation?
Social media companies have been working for months to crack down on misinformation.
Twitter flags Trump tweet that accuses opponents of stealing election
Social media companies crack down on misinformation.
Instagram tells 'small group' wrong US election date
This morning, some US users woke up to the message 'tomorrow is election day'.
One word that got woman's Facebook account blocked
A Gold Coast woman's account was blocked after searching for a local Mexican restaurant.
US, EU, Australia pile into Google - NZ pulls its punches
Chris Keall writes: Wake up, Wellington.
'Clear and present danger': Is Facebook ready for the US election?
'Too little, too late': Facebook is a risk to democracy, national security, critics say.
On Facebook, misinformation is more popular now than in 2016
New York Times: People are engaging with misinformation more than they did in 2016.
Facebook approves 200 QAnon conspiracy ads
The movement has been a key incubator of coronavirus denialism, violent attacks and plots.
Facebook to ban groups that support Qanon
Facebook is taking a stand again conspiracy theories.
Breaking up Facebook won't fix social media
HBR: What can we do to fix the social media crisis we find ourselves in?
