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As Asian deals disappear, India becomes unlikely hotspot for M&A

Thanks to investments in Jio, India accounts for more than 12 per cent of announced deals in the Asia Pacific region so far this year, the highest ratio since at least 1998.

Company's values hurt: Five takeaways from Facebook's civil rights audit

Facebook hired former American Civil Liberties Union executive Laura Murphy, in May 2018 to assess its performance on vital social issues

An external audit points out Facebook fails to protect civil rights

Facebook has taken a hands-off approach to political speech compared to rivals, notably leaving untouched posts by Trump in recent weeks

Facebook civil rights audit: 'Serious setbacks' mar progress on hate speech

Facebook hired the audit's leader, former American Civil Liberties Union executive Laura Murphy, in May 2018 to assess its performance on vital social issues.

Facebook, Zoom join others to pause Hong Kong's requests for users' data

Microsoft and video meet platform Zoom have decided not to process data requests from the Hong Kong authorities in the wake of China imposing a controversial new National Security Law in Hong Kong

Instagram begins testing 'Shops' feature with select users for online store

After Facebook, Instagram has begun testing the new Shops feature with select users globally to help set up a single online store for customers

Instagram rolls out pinned comments feature to all for user engagement

Photo-sharing app Instagram has rolled out the pinned comment feature to help users maximise their engagement with their friends and family members

Instagram rolls out 'pinned comment' feature for everyone: Details here

The new feature will help users to pin on the top important or favourite comments on their posts

Jio Platforms gets Rs 43,574 crore from Facebook for 9.99% stake sale

The deal between Jio Platforms and Facebook was announced on April 22

Facebook ad boycott organisers see 'no commitment to action' in CEO meeting

More than 900 advertisers have signed on to the "Stop Hate for Profit" campaign, organized by social justice groups including the Anti-Defamation League and Free Press

Unacademy buys medical exam preparation start-up PrepLadder for $50 million

This is the Bengaluru-based company's third acquisition this year after programming platform Codechef and exam preparation start-up Kreatryx

Facebook, Twitter, others to deny requests on Hong Kong user data

The policy changes follow the rollout last week of laws prohibiting what Beijing views as secessionist, subversive or terrorist activities, or as foreign intervention in internal affairs

Facebook, Google, Twitter suspend processing Hong Kong govt data requests

Facebook, which also owns WhatsApp and Instagram, said in a statement it was "pausing" reviews for all of its services "pending further assessment of the National Security Law."

Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram deny govt request for user data in Hong Kong

Changes follow the roll out last week of laws that prohibit what Beijing views as secessionist, subversive, or terrorist activities, as well as foreign intervention in the city's internal affairs

Walgreens, New Zealand-based Stuff join 'boycott Facebook' campaign

Leading US drugstore chain Walgreens and New Zealand-based news site Stuff have decided to quit Facebook and its sister platforms amid criticism over its handling of hate speech and misinformation

CBSE partners with Facebook to launch curriculum on digital safety

According to CBSE officials, the comprehensive curriculum is aimed at ensuring online well-being of students and preparing them for the future of work

US tech giants to face free speech test in Hong Kong with new security law

According to The Wall Street Journal, the new law requires local authorities to take steps to supervise and regulate the city's internet.

World's richest in pics: Jeff Bezos to Mukesh Ambani, top 10 billionaires

According to the Bloomberg's Billionaires Index, daily ranking of the world's richest people, Jeff Bezos's wealth soars to record $171.6 billion

Dark mode to animated stickers: Cool new WhatsApp features you can soon try

The company is tight-lipped on the development of multi-device support, but it released a video on Twitter about rolling out the new features for users

No market for disinformation

Facebook earned $70 billion in 2019 as advertising revenues and that amounted to 98 per cent of its total revenues