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TopicMark Zuckerberg

Topic: Mark Zuckerberg

How Facebook fought fake news about Facebook

Facebook used a software program called Stormchaser among others to manage its reputation which had been hit with several privacy scandals.

Breaking up Facebook would make things worse

Privacy, fake news, addiction among kids, violent livestreams, control over public debate — issues why a growing chorus of critics are threatening to dismember Facebook.

Orkut, the site where Indians made ‘frandships’ before Facebook came along

For Indian social media users, Orkut was something they 'did' before Facebook, but long after the world had dumped it.

Politicians are mad Facebook’s Zuckerberg keeps ignoring them

Legislators from countries like Canada, UK, Mexico and Singapore have threatened Facebook with stricter laws on privacy, fake news and hate speech.

Facebook is as addictive as smoking — so why not treat it with the same rules?

Given the many studies describing the addictive nature of social media, Facebook should be regulated just like tobacco, alcohol and gambling.

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes calls for company breakup

The most problematic aspect of Facebook’s power is Mark Zuckerberg’s 'unilateral control over speech', Hughes said

Facebook is still its own worst political enemy

Facebook's new measures fell flat weeks before the European parliamentary election, despite preparations and the hire of former British deputy PM.

Facebook’s Zuckerberg preaches privacy, but evidence is elusive

In a bid to to boost privacy Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a 'clear history' feature last year, but it's yet to be unveiled.

Facebook unveils major app redesign with focus on Groups

Facebook will be introducing features like instant sharing, more chat options & identity protection to Groups so as to boost community sharing.

Consolidation of online platforms with the intent of censorship does not always help

Social media companies amassed billions of users by promising space for free expression. But in their effort to offend nobody, they’ve managed to anger everybody. 

On Camera

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Tejas Mk-1A carries out maiden flight but delivery to IAF delayed. Here’s why

According to contract for 73 Tejas Mk-1A and 10 trainer aircraft, inked on 1 February 2021, the first Tejas was to be delivered within three years of signing the deal — February 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.