Meta felt the heat in 2021 as whistleblower revelations, congressional ire and demands for data knocked the company back on its heels. Here’s a look at research into the problems Meta poses for society.
How do you feel about Facebook?
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Facebook users no longer see the site as a confidant. They’re struggling with how to deal with a messy codependence – and whether to just break up and move on with healthier friends.
Private messaging apps allow information to spread in an unchecked manner.
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Canada needs to think carefully about our approach to regulating online harm. Rather than going it alone and taking aim at social media companies, Canada should work with other democracies.
Having an end-to-end encrypted messaging ‘ecosystem’ is a great way for Facebook to evade the full wrath of the law. It has come at a convenient time, too.
The Conversation Africa has set up a COVID-19 WhatsApp service to help stem misinformation around the virus. The service will send out broadcast messages each week with content from our site. There are…
Social. media apps need to stay ahead of the global competition to keep the attention of kids.
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Despite efforts to wall off regional or national internets, social media companies will have to continue aggressively competing across borders if they are to grow.
Artist Kudakwashe Chigodo poses for a portrait with his smartphone in Harare.
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