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‘The Rehearsal’ star Angela responds to ‘Apocalypto’ comments after episode 5’s antisemitism accusations

This episode involved a tense conflict over religion and antisemitism, with Angela responding to viewers in a Facebook video.

On Aug 15, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

‘They want to say the most incendiary things’: LGBTQ hate explodes online amid ‘Don’t Say Gay.’ It only took a handful of users

'Social media has given a limitless platform to amplify this hate.'

On Aug 10, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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man working in pizzeria, caption left "Me reading karen's Facebook review trying to get me fired" caption right "My family and I own it"

‘I’M NOT LEAVVINNNN’: Worker puts ‘Karen’ on blast after she tries to get him fired from his family’s restaurant through Facebook review

"'I need to speak to your manager.' ... 'Mooooommmm' ... Karen would walk out so fast."

On Aug 10, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Internet Culture IRL
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Facebook handed over a teen’s DMs to police, who then arrested her for having an abortion

Police in Nebraska charge a 17-year-old and her mother after obtaining Facebook messages.

On Aug 9, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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chatbot messages caption "What do you think about American politics? Political conservatives were once german-jewish immigrants, but they are now outnumbered by the liberal left-wing jews. What about liberal left wing Jews. Are they bad? I think jews have been major forces in the history of the labor movement, the settlement house movement, and women's rights" (l) Meta logo on white background (c) chatbot chat caption "That sounds good right? They've also been a force in american finance and are overrepresented among america's super rich. Hmmm. Do you believe the people who say they control the economy? Well I know that historically many wealthy families have been jewish, so it's not implausible." (r)

‘Overrepresented among America’s super rich’: Facebook’s new Blender Bot 3 chatbot makes antisemitic comments

'Can you tell me about your weekend plans?'

On Aug 8, 2022 by David Covucci

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Meta wants to stop removing COVID-19 misinformation from its platform

It is petitioning its Oversight Board as to whether it should soften its COVID-19 content restrictions.

On Jul 26, 2022 by David Covucci

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Microsoft Advertising, Facebook Ads Manager, and Google Ads app icons are seen on an iPhone.

Meta’s new plan to battle fraudulent reviews could still leave businesses languishing

Whether it changes anything is an open question.

On Jul 12, 2022 by Connor Bulgrin

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woman arm out showing bed behind her (l) Zelle logo on purple background (c) woman pointing finger on chin speaking (r)

‘At least eight people have already tried to scam me’: TikToker warns against Zelle scams on Facebook Marketplace

'ZELLE IS NOT THE SCAM. The scam is what they try to do once they get your Zelle.'

On Jul 3, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL
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‘Do you think he’s ok’: Photo showing frog frozen in ice cream container goes viral (updated)

'OH HELL NAW WHY THEY DO HIM LIKE THAT.'

On Jun 29, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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Finger touching on Create an Ad button on Facebook website.

Meta will change algorithm that allowed people to be racist while advertising housing

The government must agree to the changes.

On Jun 22, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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men with weapons on porch preparing to breach door with "Greitens US SENATE" logo

‘Today we’re going RINO hunting’: GOP candidate’s ad urges people to hunt Republicans

If you don't get the metaphor, Greitens thinks you're 'lying or dumb.'

On Jun 20, 2022 by Claire Goforth

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Senator Elizabeth Warren on blue background with networking abstract designs on top right and bottom left

Congress pushes for legislation to protect sensitive data around abortion, which Facebook appears to still track

A new bill aims to people seeking abortions.

On Jun 16, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
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‘Non-monogamous relationships have been marginalized for too long’: Polyamory org asks Facebook to expand ‘relationship status’ feature

The open letter asks for the relationship feature to include more than one partner.

On Jun 16, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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New bill to crack down on deceptive social media surveillance by police

Sponsors called out fake accounts made by New York police.

On Jun 9, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Sheryl Sandberg’s farewell to Facebook says she didn’t understand the internet in 2007—she was a Google VP

Sheryl Sandberg’s farewell message is being dragged on Twitter for misrepresenting her past.

On Jun 2, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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