Tag: social networking
Twitter has ‘more analysis to do’ after algorithm shows possible racial bias
Twitter is learning first-hand about the challenges of eliminating racial bias in algorithms. The social network’s Liz Kelley said the company had “more analysis” to do after cryptographic engineer Tony Arcieri conducted an experiment suggesting Twit… Source
Read MoreTrump approves TikTok deal with Oracle and Walmart ‘in concept’
TikTok appears to have avoided a US ban at the last minute… probably. President Trump has agreed to a deal “in concept” (via CNBC) that theoretically allays US security issues while letting it operate in the country. True to earlier discussions, Or… Source
Read MoreTikTok’s owner might refuse to sell its algorithm to a US buyer
If TikTok wants to sell itself to a US company and avoid a potential ban, it might have to leave behind one of its most important pieces of code. South China Morning Post sources claim TikTok’s parent, ByteDance, won’t sell or transfer the social vid… Source
Read MoreFacebook takes down false claims of extremists starting Oregon wildfires
Facebook has once again found itself stamping out false information that could foster violence, if not on a topic where it’s normally an issue. Policy communications lead Andy Stone has revealed (via Gizmodo) that Facebook removed false claims extrem… Source
Read MoreTwitter bans far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers
Twitter has banned the accounts of far-right extremist group the Oath Keepers and its founder, Stewart Rhodes. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the group is one of the US's largest anti-government movements. It claims to have tens of tho… Source
Read MoreTikTok is trying to stop a suicide video from spreading
Since Sunday evening, TikTok has been trying to stop the spread of a graphic video showing a man committing suicide with a gun (via The Verge). The clip opens with an image of a grey-bearded man sitting in front of his desk. The seemingly innocuous n… Source
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