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Companies 4 months ago

Meta wins major antitrust case as US judge rules no monopoly

A US judge dismissed the federal government's antitrust lawsuit against Meta on Tuesday, ruling that the tech giant's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp did not constitute an illegal monopoly in social media.

Politics 4 months ago

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Positive online sentiment greets Soeharto’s national hero title

Drone Emprit analyst Rizal Nova Mujahid said generational factors partly explained the contrasting opinions across platforms, with Facebook’s overwhelmingly positive posts largely coming from older users.

Tech 6 months ago

Facebook, Instagram to offer paid ad-free UK subscriptions

The US tech giant said the move comes "in response to recent UK regulatory guidance," noting that the subscription model gives users a choice over whether to allow personalized ads.

Academia 6 months ago

Hashtags hurt, hashtags heal too

The arrests of activists, the influence of algorithms and the surge of public frustration reveal how social media is actively fueling Indonesia’s ongoing democratic reckoning.

Politics 6 months ago

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Police arrest international organization worker for alleged role in Jakarta riots

Police have arrested at least three for their alleged online activism on social media, accusing them of rallying protesters and inciting riots.

Academia 8 months ago

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Freedom of panorama: How to keep public spaces truly public

In today's digital world, copyright can be unknowingly infringed through user generated content featuring protected works.

Science & Tech 11 months ago

US takes aim at Zuckerberg's social media kingdom

By moving forward, the trial in a Washington federal court dashes any hopes from Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg that the return of Donald Trump to the White House would see the government let up on the enforcement of antitrust law against Big Tech.

Society 1 year ago

Indonesian parents scramble to protect children from harmful, inappropriate online content

As their children spend more time on social media, some parents are worried that their sons and daughters will be exposed to harmful and inappropriate content, believing that the government plan to restrict user age on social media will help them protect their kids online.

Society 1 year ago

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Tech giants support Indonesia’s plan to restrict children from social media

Several tech companies have expressed their commitment to working with the Indonesian government in creating a safe digital environment for children, following the plan to impose age restrictions on social media platforms to follow in the footsteps of Australia.

Academia 1 year ago

Why social media fact-checking promised too much

Many lament social media companies dropping independent fact-checking but perhaps “false-checking” is a more honest and achievable target.

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