Social Media

Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.

Italy Fines Facebook $1.1M For Mishandling Data
Italy Fines Facebook $1.1M For Mishandling Data
June 28, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

An Italian data protection regulator hit Facebook with a fine of  €1 million ($1.1M) for violating local privacy laws in relation to the Cambridge Analytica...

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Amid Claims Of Bias, White House Plans Summit On Social Media
Amid Claims Of Bias, White House Plans Summit On Social Media
June 26, 2019  |  News

The White House is planning a July 11 social media summit that will feature a “robust conversation” about social media companies, according to a report...

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Senate Panel Eyes Algorithms, Social Media and ‘Persuasive Technology’
Senate Panel Eyes Algorithms, Social Media and ‘Persuasive Technology’
June 26, 2019  |  Regulation

Algorithms and artificial intelligence — artfully applied, but for less-than-ideal purposes? To that end, on Tuesday a U.S. Senate panel examined the ways social media...

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Instagram Aims To ‘Unlock’ Value Through Shopping Features
Instagram Aims To ‘Unlock’ Value Through Shopping Features
June 25, 2019  |  Retail

Through a long-term vision to take on the desire of users to window shop and amp up retail, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri seeks to “connect...

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Facebook Recruits Blockchain Program Manager
Facebook Recruits Blockchain Program Manager
June 24, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook is reportedly seeking “to hire a finance program manager in blockchain,” according to a new job posting. The move comes amid the social media platform’s...

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Facebook’s Sandberg Says Regulate, Don’t Break Up Big Tech
Facebook’s Sandberg Says Regulate, Don’t Break Up Big Tech
June 19, 2019  |  Regulation

In an appearance at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said the social media platform didn’t anticipate the...

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Twitch Buys Bebo In eSports Push
Twitch Buys Bebo In eSports Push
June 18, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

To strengthen its eSports efforts, Amazon-owned streaming video site Twitch has acquired Bebo. The two platforms are said to work on growing the eSports business...

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Why Pets Are Pulling Retail Innovation’s Leash
Why Pets Are Pulling Retail Innovation’s Leash
June 18, 2019  |  Retail

Pet retail is having a moment, with innovation and other efforts helping merchants better reach owners of dogs, cats and other household animals. The new...

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Amazon’s Social Network Spark Goes Dark
Amazon’s Social Network Spark Goes Dark
June 16, 2019  |  Amazon

After rolling out only about two years ago, shopping social network Amazon Spark has reportedly recently left Amazon’s apps and the internet. The feature reportedly...

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