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Facebook’s tougher stance on vaccine misinformation is probably temporary
Facebook has promised to take on more kinds of vaccine misinformation. It might only be temporary.
Twitter expands government account labels to more countries
Twitter is bringing its labels for government accounts and state-affiliated media organizations to more countries.
Facebook is getting better at taking down bullies
Facebook says it’s getting better at detecting bullying and harassment on its platforms.
Instagram cracks down on harassment in direct messages
Instagram says it’s cracking down on harassment in direct messages and will permanently ban accounts that use direct messages to harass other users.
TikTok sale to Oracle and Walmart put on ice 'indefinitely'
The US has shelved TikTok's sale to Oracle and Walmart 'indefinitely' as the White House reviews the past President's security policies.
Facebook takes down fake accounts in Uganda and Palestine
Facebook published its latest report on “coordinated inauthentic behavior,” which identified two networks in Uganda and Palestine. 
Twitter's pandemic growth is slowing down
Twitter is warning that the surge of growth it saw in 2020 will slow down in 2021, the company said in its fourth-quarter earnings report.
Snapchat’s ‘friend check up’ reminds you to prune your friend list
Snapchat is introducing a new "friend check up" feature that will remind users to remove unwanted connections from their contact list.
Facebook is finally banning vaccine misinformation
Facebook is finally taking a more meaningful stance on vaccine misinformation.
Twitter explores subscriptions to reduce its dependence on ads
Twitter is reportedly considering subscriptions and tipping as it tries to reduce its dependence on ads.
TikTok may let creators use their own product links in videos
The short-form video app has briefed advertisers on the tools that allow popular users to share affiliate links to products with the incentive of taking home a commission, according to the Financial Times.
Myanmar shuts down internet to stifle anti-coup protests
Myanmar has shut down much of its internet access to curb anti-coup protests, and services like Instagram and Twitter have been blocked.
Senate Democrats introduce a bill to limit Section 230
The SAFE TECH Act would make platforms more liable for content that users post.
Everything you need to know about Clubhouse, the invite-only audio chat app
Clubhouse has gained notoriety as an exclusive app for celebrities and Silicon Valley elite, but it's more than just a playground for the rich.
Snapchat’s Spotlight feature already has 100 million users
Snapchat’s TikTok rival, Spotlight, already has more than 100 million users just over two months after launching.
Instagram bans hundreds of accounts in OGUsers takedown
Instagram has banned hundreds of accounts tied to the notorious “OGUsers” forum, where members buy and sell stolen social media accounts.
TikTok adds warnings to videos with 'unverified' information
TikTok will begin warning users before they share videos with unverified info in an effort to reduce the spread of misinformation.
Facebook bans account of TV network associated with Myanmar military
In the aftermath of Monday’s coup in Myanmar, Facebook has banned the account of a prominent TV station associated with the country’s military.
Instagram adds ‘recently deleted’ to protect your posts from hackers
Instagram is adding a new “recently deleted” feature, which adds an extra step before a post can be permanently removed from your account.
Facebook asks users to opt into activity tracking ahead of iOS 14 changes
Starting today, some iOS users will see a new notification when they launch the Facebook app on their device prompting them to opt into activity tracking.

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