Tag: Social Media

In a blog post this weekend, the National Newspaper Publishers Association said Facebook's ability to decide by "algorithmic fiat" which stories succeed is "unlike any power a media company has ever had before."

Black newspaper association calls for regulation of Facebook news

Rudy Takala · June 27, 2016 6:11 pm

"We need to give them the tools and the encouragement. I'm not aware of any effort that said ... not just if you see something, say something, but dedicate five hours a week of your time," Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., said. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg, File)

National Security

Congressman: Feds need Islamic volunteers in cyberspace

Rudy Takala · June 23, 2016 4:52 pm

"Subsequent reports, however, suggest that President Trump may still be using his personal smartphone." (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Trump pivoting away from New York tabloid-style campaigning

Michael Barone · June 22, 2016 10:41 pm

The first major story will be the first lady's trip to Liberia, Morocco and Spain next week. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Michelle Obama joins Snapchat

Kelly Cohen · June 21, 2016 6:35 pm

Tara Maller, spokeswoman for the Counter Extremism Project, said governments have taken strides toward thwarting the Islamic State's social media campaign, but the online war is far from won.

Orlando highlights America’s problem with ISIS on Twitter

Nicole Duran · June 20, 2016 4:01 am

—œIt is no longer a matter of not having the technological ability to fight online extremism," Hany Farid said. "It is a matter of the industry and private sector partners having the will to take action.—£ (AP Photo)

Group develops software to block terrorists online

Nicole Duran · June 17, 2016 10:39 pm

Without the two third-party candidates, Hillary Clinton gets 41 percent while Donald Trump stands at 35 percent, with 25 percent wanting another choice. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Round two in Twitter wars: Clinton vs. Trump

Anna Giaritelli · June 17, 2016 2:47 am

Reynaldo Gonzalez brought the suit on behalf of his daughter, Nohemi Gonzalez, who was among the 130 people who were killed in November's attack in Paris. (AP Photo)

Facebook, Google, Twitter sued over ISIS attacks

Nicole Duran · June 16, 2016 7:38 pm

Omar Mateen, 29, told his Facebook friends that he and other Islamic State affiliates were preparing multiple revenge attacks on the U.S. (AP Photo)

Omar Mateen posted this message on Facebook before attack

Anna Giaritelli · June 15, 2016 10:40 pm

Twitter became Donald Trump's home turf in the GOP primary, but Hillary Clinton isn't ready to cede such crucial political real estate to Trump. (AP Photos)

Trump, Clinton battle in first presidential Twitter fight

Ryan Lovelace · June 11, 2016 4:01 am

Ironically, Trump's second attempt to swipe Clinton came more than two hours after her response to him. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg, File)

Trump hits back at Clinton for ‘delete your account’ tweet

Gabby Morrongiello · June 9, 2016 9:04 pm

Kohn clarified she was referring to the "outraged reaction." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Progressive pundit claims gorilla controversy racist, inspires Twitter battle

Mariana Barillas · June 1, 2016 5:01 pm