SEOUL—Alphabet’s Google said on Thursday it plans to allow third-party payment systems in South Korea to comply with a new law, marking the first time the U.S. tech giant has amended its payment policy for a specific country. Google’s announcement comes after a Korea Communications Commission’s (KCC) request for Google and Apple Inc. to come…
Google to Allow Third Party App Payments for First Time in South Korea
Facebook to Form New Zealand Fund to Support Local Publishers
Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. said on Thursday it would invest in New Zealand to promote up-and-coming news publishers and boost their digital capabilities, a month after the social media giant landed in hot water with Australian media outlets over content licensing. The company, which did not disclose its investment amount, said its program would…
Liberals’ Plan to Curb ‘Internet Harms’ Puts Free Speech at Risk: Expert
The Liberal government’s upcoming legislation to address “online harms” could undermine Canadians’ freedom of speech and render diasporas from authoritarian countries more vulnerable, says the director of an internet security advocacy group. Between July 27 and Sept. 25, the federal government held public consultations on its proposal to introduce new legislative and regulatory frameworks for social…
Facebook to Shut Down Facial Recognition System, Delete Data of 1 Billion Users
November 2, 2021
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Facebook Inc. on Tuesday announced it is shutting down its facial recognition system that identifies users in videos and photos, while claiming it will delete “facial recognition templates” of more than 1 billion people. “Regulators are still in the process of providing a clear set of rules governing its use,” Jerome Pesenti, vice president of…
Google Allows Photos of Minors to Be Removed From Search
By Entrepreneur Staff Google’s new safety feature allows minors under the age of 18 request that their images be removed from search results. Minors, their parents, their guardians, and their legal representation can all make the requests. This is the help page through which the request process starts. Applicants must supply the URLs of the…
Social Media Isn’t Going Away, but Parents Can Equip Children to Resist the Harms
In September, the Wall Street Journal reported on internal Facebook research findings indicating that social media is particularly hard on the mental health of teenage girls. “We make body image issues worse for one in three teen girls,” read one slide from an internal meeting. The WSJ also reported on another slide that read: “Thirty-two percent of teen girls said that…
Meta Platforms Shares Rise as Facebook Rebrands to Focus on Metaverse
October 29, 2021
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Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. rose marginally in premarket trading on Friday after social media giant Facebook rebranded itself to build the “metaverse”, a shared virtual environment. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said on Thursday the new name reflects the company’s work invested in the metaverse, rather than its namesake social media service, which will…
To Study Domestic Extremism, Researchers Want Access to Social Media User Data
October 28, 2021
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While criticizing social media companies for invading user privacy, some university researchers and non-profit organizations are pushing for access to the same data collected by those companies—arguing that such info is crucial to understanding how to combat domestic extremism. Researchers and activists made their case for more access to social media data at an Oct….
Researchers Want Access to Social Media User Data to Study Domestic Extremism
October 28, 2021
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While criticizing social media companies for invading user privacy, some university researchers and nonprofit organizations are pushing for access to the same data collected by those companies—arguing that such info is crucial to understanding how to combat domestic extremism. Researchers and activists made their case for more access to social media data at an Oct….
Dan Bongino Ends Radio Program in Vaccine Mandate Battle With Employer
October 28, 2021
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Conservative radio host Dan Bongino announced his daily show will only air replays while he deals with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate with his show’s parent company Cumulus Media. Bongino shared the news during his Wednesday online podcast. “They didn’t consult with us content providers. I strongly object to the mandate,” Bongino said. “The fight with…
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