Chinese business hired lobbying firm with ties to Donald Trump Jr, then scored a win in WashingtonA U.S. startup's bid to remove a Chinese investor from its board was rejected by a national security watchdog. A lobbying firm connected to...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Meta watchdog says grassroots fact checks risk harm to usersMeta said it would ask ordinary users to verify controversial claims in a system known as "community notes", aping methods on X and other s...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mark Zuckerberg: 'The greatest successes come from…'—Inspiring quotes by the Meta CEOQuote of the Day: Mark Zuckerberg's "The greatest successes come from having the freedom to fail" highlights innovation's reliance on exper...
11 Feb, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that followCanada has become ground zero for Facebook's battle with governments that have enacted or are considering laws that force internet giants -...
15 Apr, 2024, 09.41 AM IST
Instagram and Threads are limiting political content: This is terrible for democracyThis change not only signals Meta's retreat from politics and news more broadly, but also challenges any sense of these platforms being goo...
29 Mar, 2024, 10.38 AM IST
View: Why it is necessary to check the market power of digital platforms like FacebookGoI is currently loath to regulate, because this may tie its own hands in managing a pliant and free channel, the reach of which allows it ...
26 Dec, 2022, 11.22 PM IST
Evidence that Facebook knew kids using apps were at risk of harm can dent its global dominance, say expertsDocuments showed that Facebook knew its tools risked worsening kids' suicidal thoughts.
07 Oct, 2021, 10.40 AM IST
Facebook's new content moderation changes may impact relationship with Indian governmentThe global changes announced by Facebook on Friday imply that posts from politicians on the platform will no longer be exempt from the comp...
06 Jun, 2021, 08.35 PM IST
Facebook confronts human rights dilemma on political speechThe company's policies on these issues have huge importance not just in the United States but in countries including India, Brazil, Myanmar...
06 May, 2021, 04.39 PM IST
Oversight Board upholds Donald Trump's suspension from Facebook and InstagramBoard says Facebook failed to impose a proper penalty, devised 'indefinite' suspension not included in co's content policies
05 May, 2021, 07.49 PM IST
Ahead of Trump Facebook ruling, here's how social media sites handle world leadersHere is how big tech companies deal with this thorny issue
04 May, 2021, 04.49 PM IST
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg braces for civil unrestMark Zuckerberg expressed his concern while describing safeguards against misinformation and voter suppression at the leading social networ...
30 Oct, 2020, 10.58 AM IST
Australia sues Facebook, alleges breach of user dataIn the Federal Court lawsuit, the Australian Information Commissioner accused Facebook of breaching privacy law by disclosing 311,127 users...
09 Mar, 2020, 02.34 PM IST
Twitter's move to ban political advertising unlikely to impact India: Campaigners, advertisersTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey recently said the company was banning political advertising as internet political advertising presents new challeng...
01 Nov, 2019, 09.40 AM IST
Facebook is removing 1 million abusive accounts a day as it gears up for Indian elections: Ajit MohanFacebook will activate new regional operations centres, focused on election integrity, in Singapore and Dublin.
08 Apr, 2019, 02.05 PM IST
Facebook scouts for India tax headThe tax manager will report directly to its Asia-Pacific head of tax and is expected to drive processes and initiatives to safeguard the co...
15 Nov, 2018, 10.17 AM IST
Political campaign cost on social media likely to go upCongress had hired Dentsu for handing its poll advertising account in the last general election. Mehra has previously worked on state elect...
24 Mar, 2018, 10.11 AM IST