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U.N. investigator says Facebook provided vast amount of Myanmar war crimes information

The head of a U.N. team of investigators on Myanmar said on Monday that Facebook has handed over millions of items that could support allegations of war crimes and genocide.

Reuters

TikTok star reveals all about dodgy Irish influencers buying followers and not declaring ads

The 26-year-old said one thing she regularly sees is other influencers not declaring that they're being paid for certain posts.

Irish Mirror

Revolut launches handy new feature as it hopes to rival PayPal and Apple Pay

It's already being used by merchants such as Shopify and Funky Pigeon with more expected to become available.

Irish Mirror

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Google to the rescue

Due to Covid-19, many schools changed to hybrid learning which combines the use of technology for online and onsite teaching. Four schools -- Matthayom Watnairong School, Rittiyawannalai School, Panyarat High School and Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Loei -- use Google For Education, an online service featuring many apps including…

Bangkok Post

Everyone Wants To Ban Certain Content Online. No One Wants To Talk Enforcement.

Proposed internet bans open a can of worms about how to punish those involved in creating and consuming controversial content.

Reason

TikTok unites tech factions against it

At the Code Conference, rivals, tech giants and tech critics all described the Chinese-owned platform as a threat.

Axios

Real social networks coming to an end

Not only are billions of people around the world glued to their mobile phones, but the information they consume has changed dramatically -- and not for the better. On dominant social media platforms like Facebook, researchers have documented that falsehoods spread faster and more widely than similar content that includes…

Bangkok Post

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Cloudflare Can Cancel Service to Terrible Websites Like Kiwi Farms. But Should It?

Cloudflare's decision brings up fundamental questions about how internet infrastructure companies should operate.

Reason

Google plans pilot programme on ‘gambling’ apps

Gaming industry says it’s ‘discriminatory’ and ‘misuse of dominance’ as just two game formats included in the pilot

The Hindu

‘We can do better’: Snapchat to target millennials after missing goals

CEO says messaging app needs to focus on thirtysomethings and ‘big five’ countries – Mexico, Brazil, Italy, Spain and Japan

The Guardian - UK

Twitter to Expand its Community Fact-Checking Experiment, Birdwatch

Twitter Inc will expand its community fact-checking project called Birdwatch, the social media company said on Wednesday, deepening its novel approach to a new form of content moderation. Birdwatch launched in January last year, allowing some Twitter users to debunk misleading tweets by attaching notes to the content in order…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Google Maps launches eco-friendly directions in Ireland and Europe

App now shows users the most fuel-efficient route alongside the fastest one in a bid to cut costs and carbon emissions

Irish Mirror

Cloudflare severs ties with Kiwi Farms, notorious hate-filled forum

One of the world's most toxic websites will no longer receive hosting from Cloudflare following what its CEO classified as a threat of "imminent danger."

Input

Snapchat removes Māori face tattoo filters after outcry in New Zealand

The filters, which also appeared on Instagram, had prompted questions over the treatment of sacred cultural artefacts on tech platforms

The Guardian - AU

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Meta's next Connect conference is on October 11

The company is expected to provide updates on its work in social media, VR, AR, and unveil the "Meta Quest Pro."

Irish Mirror

Google warns users to quickly update Chrome to avoid being hacked after major flaw discovered

The software upgrade will be vital for Windows, Mac, and Linux PC users and is has already begun being rolled out across the globe this week.

Al Jazeera

Ireland slaps Instagram with record $400m fine over kids’ data

The fine is the second largest ever issued under European Union privacy laws.

Bangkok Post

Irish data watchdog fines Instagram 405m euros over children

DUBLIN: Ireland's Data Protection Commission on Monday said it had fined Instagram a record 405 million euros for breaching regulations on the handling of children's data.

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The Independent UK

2nd web-hosting provider drops harassment site Kiwi Farms

A second web-hosting provider has dropped stalking and harassment website Kiwi Farms, making the forum inaccessible on the public internet

Evening Standard

Instagram fined €405 million in Ireland over handling of teenagers’ personal data

Meta, Instagram’s parent company, said it intended to appeal the fine

The Guardian - UK

Instagram owner Meta fined €405m over handling of teens’ data

Penalty follows investigation into Instagram setting that allowed teenagers to set up accounts that displayed contact details

Irish Mirror

Ireland's data watchdog hits Instagram with €405 million fine

Meta said in a statement that it plans to appeal

The Independent UK

Instagram fined 405m euros by privacy regulator over handling of children’s data

Penalty is second-biggest issued under the European Union’s stringent privacy rules

The Independent UK

Irish regulators fine Instagram 405M euros for data breach

Irish regulators are slapping Instagram with a big fine after an investigation found the social media platform mishandled teenagers’ personal data

France 24

Your guide to geolocating photos and videos posted online

Determining whether a scene actually took place where a social media user said it did – also known as geolocation – has become a major part of verifying social media posts. In this article, we take a look at some essential geolocation tools and walk you through a few case…

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