Tech CEOs face tough questions in antitrust hearing Google and Facebook took the sharpest jabs for alleged abuse of their market power from Democrats and Republicans in a much-anticipated congressional hearing with four of the US's most prominent tech CEOs in the hot seat. Business • 30 Jul 20
Tech CEOs face tough questions in antitrust hearing Google and Facebook took the sharpest jabs for alleged abuse of their market power from Democrats and Republicans in a much-anticipated congressional hearing with four of the US's most prominent tech CEOs in the hot seat. Business • 30 Jul 20
Tech firms suspend processing Hong Kong govt requests Facebook, Google and Twitter have suspended processing government requests for user data in Hong Kong, following China's establishment of a sweeping new national security law for the semi-autonomous city. Business • 07 Jul 20
Tech firms suspend processing Hong Kong govt requests Facebook, Google and Twitter have suspended processing government requests for user data in Hong Kong, following China's establishment of a sweeping new national security law for the semi-autonomous city. Business • 07 Jul 20
Trump signs executive order targeting social media US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order seeking to strip social media giants, like Twitter, of legal immunity for content posted by users. World • 28 May 20
Trump signs executive order targeting social media US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order seeking to strip social media giants, like Twitter, of legal immunity for content posted by users. World • 28 May 20
Twitter takes action on misleading Covid-19 posts Twitter has announced it will warn users when a tweet contains disputed or misleading information about coronavirus. Coronavirus • 11 May 20
Twitter takes action on misleading Covid-19 posts Twitter has announced it will warn users when a tweet contains disputed or misleading information about coronavirus. Coronavirus • 11 May 20
Coronavirus: 'Do not amplify fake news' On social media, people should ask themselves a few simple questions: Who is telling me this? How do they know this? Why are they saying this? Coronavirus • 16 Mar 20
Coronavirus: 'Do not amplify fake news' On social media, people should ask themselves a few simple questions: Who is telling me this? How do they know this? Why are they saying this? Coronavirus • 16 Mar 20
Twitter testing new community moderation features Twitter has said that it was testing a new community moderation approach that would enable users to identify misleading information posted by politicians and public figures and add brightly colored labels under those tweets. Business • 21 Feb 20
Twitter testing new community moderation features Twitter has said that it was testing a new community moderation approach that would enable users to identify misleading information posted by politicians and public figures and add brightly colored labels under those tweets. Business • 21 Feb 20
TikTok announces new safety features for children TikTok has announced new safety features which will allow parents to control the content their children see on the platform. Science and Technology • 19 Feb 20
TikTok announces new safety features for children TikTok has announced new safety features which will allow parents to control the content their children see on the platform. Science and Technology • 19 Feb 20
TikTok to open Dublin hub creating 100 jobs Popular video sharing app TikTok is to create 100 jobs in Dublin by the end of the year. Business • 17 Jan 20
TikTok to open Dublin hub creating 100 jobs Popular video sharing app TikTok is to create 100 jobs in Dublin by the end of the year. Business • 17 Jan 20
WhatsApp user numbers rise 5% as Twitter growth stalls The number of people here using WhatsApp to send messages jumped by 5% over the past six months, according to the latest Ipsos MRBI Social Messaging Quarterly. Business • 15 Jan 20
WhatsApp user numbers rise 5% as Twitter growth stalls The number of people here using WhatsApp to send messages jumped by 5% over the past six months, according to the latest Ipsos MRBI Social Messaging Quarterly. Business • 15 Jan 20
Twitter to test limiting replies to tackle online abuse Twitter has announced it will test new ways to limit online abuse by offering users control over who can reply to tweets. World • 09 Jan 20
Twitter to test limiting replies to tackle online abuse Twitter has announced it will test new ways to limit online abuse by offering users control over who can reply to tweets. World • 09 Jan 20
Facebook described as 'toxic' at fake news hearing Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said Facebook is not a community but a war, describing the social network as "toxic", leading to abusive and more polarised political dialogue. Ireland • 07 Nov 19
Facebook described as 'toxic' at fake news hearing Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said Facebook is not a community but a war, describing the social network as "toxic", leading to abusive and more polarised political dialogue. Ireland • 07 Nov 19
YouTube disables 200 videos over Hong Kong demos YouTube has said it disabled more than 200 videos this week that appeared to be part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. World • 23 Aug 19
YouTube disables 200 videos over Hong Kong demos YouTube has said it disabled more than 200 videos this week that appeared to be part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation about the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. World • 23 Aug 19
'Likes' hidden from Irish users in Instagram trial Instagram has started hiding "likes" on its platform in Ireland and some other countries, saying it wanted to ease pressure on users, following criticism about its impacts on mental health. News Lens • 18 Jul 19
'Likes' hidden from Irish users in Instagram trial Instagram has started hiding "likes" on its platform in Ireland and some other countries, saying it wanted to ease pressure on users, following criticism about its impacts on mental health. News Lens • 18 Jul 19
Entertaining content a win for social media users 58% of consumers surveyed said they were most likely to engage with social media posts they found entertaining, with 51% saying they were likely to engage with posts that offered discounts. Business • 18 Jul 19
Entertaining content a win for social media users 58% of consumers surveyed said they were most likely to engage with social media posts they found entertaining, with 51% saying they were likely to engage with posts that offered discounts. Business • 18 Jul 19
Instagram seeks to tackle online bullying Instagram has announced new features aimed at curbing online bullying on its platform, including a warning to people as they are preparing to post abusive remarks. News Lens • 09 Jul 19
Instagram seeks to tackle online bullying Instagram has announced new features aimed at curbing online bullying on its platform, including a warning to people as they are preparing to post abusive remarks. News Lens • 09 Jul 19
Break up Facebook, says company's co-founder One of the co-founders of Facebook has called for the social media behemoth to be broken up, warning that the company's head, Mark Zuckerberg, had become far too powerful. Business • 10 May 19
Break up Facebook, says company's co-founder One of the co-founders of Facebook has called for the social media behemoth to be broken up, warning that the company's head, Mark Zuckerberg, had become far too powerful. Business • 10 May 19
Paris summit aims to banish extremism on social media New Zealand and France are to bring together world leaders and tech companies at a Paris summit next month aimed at stopping social media being used to organise and promote terrorism. World • 24 Apr 19
Paris summit aims to banish extremism on social media New Zealand and France are to bring together world leaders and tech companies at a Paris summit next month aimed at stopping social media being used to organise and promote terrorism. World • 24 Apr 19
New Zealand PM received gunman's 'manifesto' New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said her office received a "manifesto" from the gunman suspected of killing 50 people in two Christchurch mosques just minutes before Friday's attack. World • 17 Mar 19
New Zealand PM received gunman's 'manifesto' New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said her office received a "manifesto" from the gunman suspected of killing 50 people in two Christchurch mosques just minutes before Friday's attack. World • 17 Mar 19
Gardaí checking CCTV after images of M50 crash shared Gardaí have said they are examining CCTV footage in relation to a fatal crash on the M50 yesterday after images of the collision were shared on WhatsApp. Ireland • 25 Jan 19
Gardaí checking CCTV after images of M50 crash shared Gardaí have said they are examining CCTV footage in relation to a fatal crash on the M50 yesterday after images of the collision were shared on WhatsApp. Ireland • 25 Jan 19
18% of children talk to strangers online every day New research has found that more than half of nine-year-olds are using social media, despite the restrictions on age on most platforms. Social Media • 10 Sep 18
18% of children talk to strangers online every day New research has found that more than half of nine-year-olds are using social media, despite the restrictions on age on most platforms. Social Media • 10 Sep 18
98% of IT professionals mistrust social media over data Almost all senior IT professionals do not trust social media platforms to manage their personal data carefully, according to new research by IT firm DataSolutions. Business • 06 Sep 18
98% of IT professionals mistrust social media over data Almost all senior IT professionals do not trust social media platforms to manage their personal data carefully, according to new research by IT firm DataSolutions. Business • 06 Sep 18
Dorsey says Twitter was 'unprepared' for fake news Twitter's chief executive Jack Dorsey has said the social media site was "unprepared and ill-equipped" for the vast campaigns of manipulation that affected social media in the past few years. Social Media • 05 Sep 18
Dorsey says Twitter was 'unprepared' for fake news Twitter's chief executive Jack Dorsey has said the social media site was "unprepared and ill-equipped" for the vast campaigns of manipulation that affected social media in the past few years. Social Media • 05 Sep 18
A digital-age 'tale about privacy' - not romance Data privacy experts say social media users must develop greater awareness of their obligations in order to ensure other people's privacy rights are not violated. News Lens • 17 Jul 18
A digital-age 'tale about privacy' - not romance Data privacy experts say social media users must develop greater awareness of their obligations in order to ensure other people's privacy rights are not violated. News Lens • 17 Jul 18
Influencer 'misled' public with photoshopped image The Advertising Standards Authority has for the first time upheld a complaint about a social media blogger for misleading advertising. Ireland • 26 Jun 18
Influencer 'misled' public with photoshopped image The Advertising Standards Authority has for the first time upheld a complaint about a social media blogger for misleading advertising. Ireland • 26 Jun 18
Prime Time - Denis O'Brien v Red Flag, Data and Democracy A tangled tale of intrigue as we bring you the story of Denis O'Brien versus Red Flag, and can the personal data we give to social media really be used to influence our votes? Prime Time • 21 Mar 18
Prime Time - Denis O'Brien v Red Flag, Data and Democracy A tangled tale of intrigue as we bring you the story of Denis O'Brien versus Red Flag, and can the personal data we give to social media really be used to influence our votes? Prime Time • 21 Mar 18
