Umno IT, social media bureau told not to publish false news
KOTA BARU: Members of the Umno Information Technology (IT) and social media bureau were today told to not be part of those responsible for disseminating false news. Bureau chairman, Datuk Ahmad Maslan, said they should instead disseminate various materials that were positive for the people to … Read More
Social media has been ‘captured’
That is what tech expert Toby Shapshak said on Sunday morning in an interview with eNCA along with social media lawyer Emma Sadleir. Shapshak said: “The Twitter bots‚ the whole WMC (white monopoly capital) campaign run by Bell Pottinger on Twitter‚ all of this stuff ‚ we have suddenly realised … …
March for Our Lives Atlanta: How the march unfolded on social media
Social media timelines are flooded with images and videos of the “March for Our Lives” rallies in cities across the country, including here in Atlanta. Parkland survivors sparked the “March for Our Lives” demonstrations against gun violence after 17 people were killed in the Feb. 14 school shooting. Read More
‘March for Our Lives’ rally signs flood social media
'March for Our Lives' rally signs flood social media. by Trisha Garcia. Sign at El Paso rally "This is a school zone, not a war zone." (KFOX14). AA. EL PASO, Texas —. The "March for Our Lives" rally took place nationwide today. Students, ranging in ages, were joined by parents, …
Social media giants approached Election Commission for its database: Ex-CEC Nasim Zaidi
Former chief election commissioner Nasim Zaidi tells Shantanu Nandan Sharma that some global internet and social media companies approached the ECI in 2013 to get an access of its voters' data base on the pretext of promoting democracy, which was turned down. Zaidi was with EC during … Read More
How kids and teens can navigate social media in the era of fake news
If recent worries over fake news and targeted use of personal data are any indication, adults are pretty bad at dealing with misinformation on social media. That's why teaching kids from an early age to think critically about what they read, see, and share online is so important, according to …
The Revolution Will Be Hashtagged: On MeToo, Social Media, And Online Feminism
And even though it may not be the best time to launch a defence of social media, its role in launching and sustaining this movement cannot be denied. Any time feminism becomes 'radical' enough to wrest back some power from everyday patriarchy, defenders of the status quo and protectors of …
Australian cricket captain Steve Smith slammed on social media over ball tampering scandal
The Australian cricket team's decision to cheat in the third Test against South Africa has been widely condemned on social media, with ex-players, sporting legends and the public … "Australian cricket now and the integrity of Australian cricket is the laughing stock of world sport," he said on Network Ten. …
Facebook privacy scandal: A wake-up call for social media users
Plus I like to shop for baby stuff such as diapers and toys. All it took was a couple of hours online for Mr Ryan Flores, a researcher at cloud security solutions firm Trend Micro – and a casual contact whom I've not shared these details with – to dig …
March for Our Lives rally in Lansing captured on social media
Many who couldn't make it to the Washington, D.C., rally came to Lansing to show their support for the March for Our Lives protest, part of a national movement to fight gun violence. Thousands from around the state marched from the Hall of Justice to the Capitol on Saturday. Here …