Facebook and YouTube have removed a video posted by President Trump telling rioters who stormed Congress" we love you ." The same video was left online but blocked from being said that he shared Twitter just minutes ago. A great deal of video and content from the chaotic scene in Washington, D.C. can be found on social media, but Trump's commentary … [Read more...] about Facebook and YouTube remove Trump video calling extremists ‘special’
Facebook and Instagram block #StormTheCapitol, lock Trump out of posting for 24 hours
After removing a video in which President Trump praised a violent group of his supporters who broke into the U.S. Capitol building, Facebook is rolling out a new set of rules in response to the day’s shocking events. Both Facebook and Instagram also announced that the president would be locked out of posting to his accounts for 24 hours, … [Read more...] about Facebook and Instagram block #StormTheCapitol, lock Trump out of posting for 24 hours
Twitter locks Trump out of his account for at least 12 hours
In a reversal of its long standing plan, Twitter has locked the President of the United State' Twitter account and forced the objective of eliminating three offending tweets. " As a result of the unprecedented and ongoing violent situation in Washington, D.C ., we have required the objective of eliminating three @realDonaldTrumpTweets "thats been" … [Read more...] about Twitter locks Trump out of his account for at least 12 hours
Reddit acquires Dubsmash
Reddit announced that it has acquired short video platform Dubsmash. The deal’s terms were undisclosed. Dubsmash will maintain its own platform and label, and Reddit will integrate its video creation tools. Its co-founders, Suchit Dash, Jonas Druppel and Tim Specht, will join Reddit. According to Crunchbase data, the app has raised $20.2 … [Read more...] about Reddit acquires Dubsmash
Former Facebook and Pinterest exec Tim Kendall traces “extractive business models” to VCs
Last month, former Facebook and Pinterest executive Tim Kendall told Congress during a House hearing on the dangers of social media that Facebook made its products so addictive because its ad-driven business simulate relies on people paying attention to its product longer every day. He said much the same in the Netflix documentary" The Social … [Read more...] about Former Facebook and Pinterest exec Tim Kendall traces “extractive business models” to VCs