Another Aussie crackdown on Big Tech - this time targeting fake ads on Facebook
And another 'watching brief' in NZ.
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Facebook removes over 4.5m pieces of content related to mosque attacks
Facebook has published the total number of instances of the attack video removed.
The Conversation: Hold Facebook and Google to account on political ads
Finally, some good news from the weirdo-sphere that is social media.
Warning signs that Facebook's future is at risk
COMMENT: There are glaring signs that the social media giant's days are numbered.
Comment | Trump, Zuckerberg and pals are breaking America
New York Times: Not during Vietnam or Watergate did I ever fear more for my country.
Facebook and Instagram ban 'sexual' emojis
Users can no longer add emojis such as the eggplant, peach or water drips to posts.
Dissent erupts at Facebook over hands-off stance on political ads
New York Times: Employees from the social network wrote an open letter to Zuckerberg.
Five takeaways from Zuckerberg's Libra testimony
Financial Times: Zuckerberg tried to change the narrative during a marathon hearing.
Comment | Zuckerberg, have you considered retirement?
New York Times: You're everyone's favourite punching bag. Why not take the decade off?
Facebook trawl of 'renegade' councillors: Review imminent
Review will determine why staff did it and what steps should be taken if it happens again.
Big problem with 'suspicious' Facebook logo
When social media giant unveiled this new design, people soon noticed something strange.
Patrick Carvalho: Facebook's Libra and the new currency wars
Comment: Facebook launching the first cryptocurrency with potential to be crypto-money.
Facebook CEO defends being a billionaire in live Q&A
Mark Zuckerberg had an interesting response to questions over extreme wealth.
Fake 'likes' case: NZ company to pay Facebook $800K
Posse of Upper Hutt social media consultants also banned from the social network.
Zuckerberg hates Warren's plan to break up Facebook
New York Times: A recording of Facebook CEO's message to staff was leaked to media.
Facebook releases Portal in NZ, allows contractors to resume listening in
Smart but snoopy cameras for video chat and more.
Editorial: About face on Facebook hate-mongering
Editorial: Searches for white supremacy-related content will be redirected to support.
Woman dies of heart attack after mum sends her hundreds of angry emojis
Her mother tried to like her post but an error meant hundreds of angry faces were sent.
Facebook using real-life firearms footage to develop auto-blocking AI
Facebook is developing its AI to help it auto-block content like the March 15 video.
Man who groomed girl, 14, for sex via Facebook jailed
Man, 20, knew girl was 14 and still pursued her for sex.
Charges laid in 35 cases over sharing of video of Christchurch terror attacks
Thirteen of the charges were in Canterbury, and seven were in the Bay of Plenty.
Is Facebook backing away from its 'always free' promise?
A subtle change on Facebook's login page has sparked controversy.
Australia reveals trans-Tasman plan to tackle online extremism
Australia PM Scott Morrison has revealed the OECD and New Zealand are working on the plan.
Mum turns detective to find stolen car on Facebook
With police too busy to investigate burglary an angry mum tracked down alleged culprit.
Comment: Is Facebook good for the world?
In this week's ad/media column, Facebook, Netflix and Stanley St make an appearance.
Big Read: Inside Jacinda Ardern and Facebook's emails after March 15
What the Prime Minister and Facebook's executives said to each other after March 15.
Exclusive: Can this man make Kiwis love Facebook again?
Facebook's Antonio Lucio is the fixer.
A mere blip: Facebook pays $7.5b fine, stock price hits record
Facebook's advertising-powered cash machine continues to push out money.
Congressman says 'hell to pay' over Facebook failure to remove Chch clip
US politician's idea to effect real change.
Facebook's foul-mouthed glossary
Social media site compiled world's largest list of obscenities in almost every language
Hawkesby: Undercover agent - now I'm convinced my phone is spying on me
COMMENT: Are our tech devices as innocent as they look? Or are they actually spying on us?
Facebook to be slapped with $7b fine for privacy lapses
The fine would be the largest the FTC has levied on a tech company.