Twitter Adds Warning Label For Offensive Political Tweets Twitter won't delete the tweets of politicians that are bullying or derogatory, but it will label them. Twitter has been criticized for its handling of tweets posted by President Trump and others. Aarti Shahani
Instagram Advertising: Do You Know It, When You See It? "Micro-influencers" work with big companies to sell products on social media. Consumer groups are increasingly concerned that many posts on Instagram and platforms aren't clearly marked as ads. Jasmine Garsd
Random acts of kindness from teachers and students to warm your old, cold heart We asked, you responded. Community members share moments that reminded them that empathy is alive and well in the world. Kristin Leong
Facebook Removed Nearly 3.4 Billion Fake Accounts In 6 Months Nearly all the phony accounts were caught by artificial intelligence and a boost in human monitoring. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said breaking up the company would make purging abusive accounts harder. Vanessa Romo
Site's Ties To Shootings Renews Debate Over Internet's Role In Radicalizing Extremists 8chan is a site where like-minded people gather to talk about cartoons, Game of Thrones and neo-Nazi ideology. Suspects in shootings at a U.S. synagogue and New Zealand mosques had used the site. Jasmine Garsd
Global Effort Begins To Stop Social Media From Spreading Terrorism New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her country and France will lead a meeting with world leaders next month. Social media is now a "centerpiece" for terrorist outreach, an expert says. Sasha Ingber
Under Employers' Gaze, Gen Z Is Biting Its Tongue On Social Media The post-millennial generation, known as Generation Z, is entering the workforce at a time when 70 percent of employers check social media during the hiring process. Hafsa Quraishi
U.K. Regulators Propose Broad Social Media Regulations To Counter 'Online Harms' Under the proposed rules, Internet companies will face penalties if they don't actively monitor and combat harmful speech online. Companies say the proposal is vague. Matthew S. Schwartz
Does Instagram Have A Problem With Hate Speech And Extremism? While Facebook and Twitter have come under criticism for the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories, Instagram has flown relatively under the radar, says Taylor Lorenz of The Atlantic. Korva Coleman
Will measles outbreak lead to more vaccinations? We look at how the recent measles outbreak is changing the way people think about vaccinations. David Hyde
