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Facebook building cameo-inspired tool to let fans pay celebrities for face time

The concept behind the tool, called Super, could gain importance as more public figures look to connect with fans digitally during the pandemic.

Facebook ‘under tremendous political pressure’ to manage content, top official says

There are conflicting views about what should & shouldn’t be circulating on internet, particularly when it is not illegal, says Nick Clegg, Facebook V-P, global affairs & communications.

Jio and Facebook can drive India to achieve its $5 tn economy goal — Mukesh Ambani

In conversation with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Mukesh Ambani talked about Facebook and Jio's partnership and explained how it will benefit India in the long run.

‘They crossed limits’ — VHP says will take legal action against WSJ over Bajrang Dal report

WSJ report says despite an internal assessment calling for a ban on Bajrang Dal, Facebook has not cracked down on the group over financial and safety considerations.

Facebook fears ban on Bajrang Dal could risk staff safety, business prospects — WSJ report

Facebook safety team concluded this year that Bajrang Dal supported violence against minorities and likely qualified as a ‘dangerous organisation’, the WSJ report said.

Why breaking up Facebook’s monopoly is more difficult than it seems

The FTC called for the unwinding of the company's Instagram & WhatsApp acquisitions, which have allowed it to achieve unprecedented power over global communication.

Breaking up Facebook will demolish Zuckerberg’s social media empire

The US federal trade body wants Facebook to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, which would threaten to erase much of the social media giant's long-term value.

Facebook has only itself to blame for the drastic anti-trust remedy

Venture capitalists are so fearful of Facebook’s ruthless tactics they simply won’t fund startups that Mark Zuckerberg might view as competition, no matter how insignificant.

Facebook risks Instagram-WhatsApp breakup in antitrust case

The lawsuits accuse Facebook of thwarting competition in violation of antitrust laws by preventing apps that were seen as competitive threats from accessing its platform.

Making Facebook a gentler, better place would be easier than Zuckerberg might imagine

Zuckerberg should know that cutting down on toxicity is not bad for business. Nor is it about censoring partisan content.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?