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Turns out Facebook isn't as polarizing as previously thought
Talking Point New studies show that, contrary to prior belief, the algorithm has little effect on driving polarization
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The most controversial British scandals of the 21st century
In Depth From Windrush to Oxfam, the past 23 years has seen a series of controversies
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Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk: a tale of the tech tape
Under the Radar The two men challenged each other to a fight after years of sniping
By Justin Klawans Published
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How greater online regulation is prompting fears of a ‘splinternet’
feature Government pressure worldwide means the internet is not as open as it once was
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Is mystery book Taylor Swift’s memoir?
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By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Should young teenagers be allowed in the metaverse?
Talking Point Children’s rights advocates urge Facebook parent company to block teens over safety concerns
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Donald Trump, the Pope and the disruptive power of AI images
feature AI-generated deepfakes blur reality and could be used for political disinformation or personal blackmail
By The Week Staff Published
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Is Mark Zuckerberg out of ideas?
Speed Read The subscription service Meta Verified sounds awfully familiar
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The Supreme Court, Section 230 and the future of the internet
feature Lawsuits brought against tech giants could have far-reaching consequences for the internet as we know it
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Meta to offer verified accounts on Facebook and Instagram
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By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Trump's campaign formally requests that Facebook restore his account
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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How Amazon’s first UK strike could be a sign of things to come
feature Big Tech is facing increasing pressure from unions as cost-of-living crisis fuels nationwide unrest
By The Week Staff Published
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Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica lawsuit for $725 million
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By Brigid Kennedy Published
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The debate around the Online Safety Bill and free speech
feature UK’s landmark legislation a test case for how governments around the world can regulate content online
By The Week Staff Published
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