Page 62 - Social Media

Breaking social barriers

Is it possible to use social media to promote trust between communities with a history of violence?

India asks for record access to Facebook users' data in 2020 1st half

The requests by Indian govt to seek access to Facebook users' data further increased in the first six months of this year, second only to the US government, the social networking giant has revealed

For ever 10,000 views of content, 11 had hate speech, reveals Facebook

The prevalence of hate speech on Facebook in July-Sept period this year was 0.10% to 0.11%, meaning that out of every 10,000 views of content on Facebook, 10 to 11 of them included hate speech

Pak's new internet rules gives wider powers of censorship, draw criticism

The new rules were approved initially by Prime Minister Imran Khan's cabinet in February

New WhatsApp feature to allow users to mute videos before sending

Instant messaging app WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that would let users mute their videos before posting those to their friends and family members or putting them up as status

FB, Twitter CEOs oppose changes that may allow US govt to dictate content

Dorsey acknowledged that there are concerns around how Twitter moderate content and specifically its use of section 230

YouTube introduces audio ads for brands to expand reach, engagement

YouTube has introduced audio ads - its first ad format designed to connect brands with audiences in engaged and ambient listening

Twitter launches disappearing 'fleets' globally: Here's how to use feature

The company says the ephemeral tweets, which it calls "fleets" because of their fleeting nature, are designed to allay the concerns of new users

Socialising social media

Online media platforms must be regulated to protect the public from lies that polarise society

Delhi riots could have been averted if firm had acted: Ex-Facebook employee

A former Facebook employee told a Delhi Assembly panel that violence in the capital in February this year could have been easily averted if the social media giant had acted in a proactive manner

Interference by top brass led to compromise, says Ex-Facebook staffer

Scathing revelations on internal functioning: Delhi Assembly panel

Best of BS Opinion: Two routes to atmanirbharta, triumph of Trumpism & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

The price of influence

Advertising has ceded power at the pulpit. From being one of the key custodians of the brand and its persuasive voice, it has let itself be hostage to the pied pipers of social media

Baba ka Dhaba: Delhi Police probe alleged misappropriation of donations

Delhi Police is investigating alleged misappropriation of donation funds for 'Baba ka dhaba' after Kanta Prasad, the owner of the eatery, filed a complaint against Gaurav Wasan

Baba Ka Dhaba 'scam': All about 'social' love, fund support & police case

Kanta Prasad and his wife -- the elderly couple owning the 'Baba ka Dhaba' that made headlines after a video about their struggle making ends meet in the pandemic went viral has now filed a police case against the YouTuber who made him famous. Prasad and his wife's plight came to light last month after a social media influencer captured the 80-year-old owner of the Malviya Nagar food stall tearing up while narrating the challenges his family had been facing since the lockdown, and posted it on social media requesting people to help the couple. Soon after the video went viral, help poured in from across the city, and the country for the couple. >

Facebook quarterly revenue beats estimates, rises to $21.47 billion

Net income came in at $7.85 billion, or $2.71 per share, compared with $6.09 billion, or $2.12 per share, a year earlier

Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs will defend tech platforms before US panel

Twitter's Dorsey will warn the committee that eroding the foundation of Section 230 could significantly hurt how people communicate online

Twitter map row: Parliamentary committee calls it 'criminal offence'

Social media platform says committed to openness and transparency

CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, Google to face grilling from Republican senators

CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are set to face a grilling by Republican senators who accuse the tech giants of anti-conservative bias

India's data protection law can propel digital economy, says Facebook

The par panel on Friday quizzed Facebook about the quantum of their revenue, profit and tax payouts in India and asked what portion of their earnings were being used for data security in the country