#Google profits from spreading fake news — here’s how

#Google profits from spreading fake news — here’s how

“#Google profits from spreading fake news — here’s how” Search engines are one of society’s primary gateways to information and people, but they are also conduits for misinformation. Similar to problematic social media algorithms, search engines learn to serve you what you and others have clicked on before. Because people are drawn to the sensational,…

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#TikTok could reportedly add group chats this year

#TikTok could reportedly add group chats this year

“#TikTok could reportedly add group chats this year” TikTok has entered the group chat. The popular video-sharing app could launch a feature this year that would let groups of users exchange messages, a new report says. The group messaging function could keep TikTok’s users on the app longer and help it compete more directly with…

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#Facebook finds handful of users spreading COVID vaccine doubts

#Facebook finds handful of users spreading COVID vaccine doubts

“#Facebook finds handful of users spreading COVID vaccine doubts” A small subset of Facebook users are responsible for the bulk of the platform’s posts expressing skepticism toward COVID-19 vaccines, company researchers reportedly found. The social-media giant has been trying to track the spread of content that could sow doubts about the vaccines as officials distribute…

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#Cynthia Nixon supporters weigh in on Cuomo’s scandals

#Cynthia Nixon supporters weigh in on Cuomo’s scandals

“#Cynthia Nixon supporters weigh in on Cuomo’s scandals” Cynthia Nixon, who ran against Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2018, isn’t exactly telling New Yorkers “I told you so,” but her supporters are — and the actress-turned-politician is coming pretty close herself. Nixon’s political allies began posting taunting photos taken during her campaign on Friday, mere hours…

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#Five dead in ongoing Myanmar protests to restore democracy

#Five dead in ongoing Myanmar protests to restore democracy

“#Five dead in ongoing Myanmar protests to restore democracy” At least five protesters were killed by security forces in Myanmar, witnesses and media reported, as activists marked the death anniversary on Saturday of a student whose killing in 1988 sparked an uprising against the military government. Two people were killed and several injured when police…

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