google US Tech Giants Crack Down on Russian Disinformation Amid Ukraine Invasion Major U.S. technology companies face intense pressure to combat Russian disinformation following the invasion of Ukraine. Platforms like Google, Facebook, and Twitter are actively removing fake news networks and demonetizing Russian state media.
facebook Major Social Platforms Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Disinformation About Ukraine Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter actively remove coordinated disinformation and hacking campaigns targeting Ukraine. These tech companies step up their content moderation to limit the spread of false narratives amid the ongoing crisis.
google Google Halts Ad Revenue for Russian State Media Amid Ukraine Invasion Google pauses monetization for Russian state-funded media across all its platforms in response to the war in Ukraine. The tech giant follows similar restrictions recently implemented by its subsidiary YouTube and Facebook.
alphabet Alphabet Tops Q3 Estimates as Ad Revenue Surges 43 Percent Alphabet beats Wall Street expectations for third-quarter earnings and revenue, driven by a massive 43 percent jump in advertising sales. The company also demonstrates resilience against Apple's privacy changes while Google Cloud losses continue to narrow.
youtube Lawmakers Grill YouTube and Snapchat Over Conflicting App Store Age Ratings YouTube and Snapchat face tough questions from a Senate committee about why their apps receive different age ratings across Apple and Google app stores. The inconsistency leaves parents confused about what content is appropriate for their teenagers.
youtube YouTube Launches Personalized Feed to Help Viewers Discover New Creators YouTube introduces a "New to you" tab that suggests videos from unfamiliar channels based on user preferences. The feature acts as a personalized discovery tool to connect viewers with fresh content and creators.
alphabet Alphabet Crushes Q2 Expectations as Ad Revenue Surges 69 Percent Alphabet reports massive second-quarter earnings that easily beat analyst estimates, driven by a huge jump in advertising and YouTube revenue. The tech giant also shows significant improvement in its Google Cloud business despite ongoing operating losses.
alphabet Alphabet Crushes Q2 Expectations as Ad and Cloud Revenue Surge Alphabet easily surpasses Wall Street's second-quarter estimates thanks to massive growth in advertising and cloud computing. The tech giant's stock jumps over two percent in after-hours trading.
google i/o Google I/O Returns as Free Virtual Event for All Users Google I/O 2021 takes place from May 18 to 20 as a completely free, virtual conference open to everyone. The event features keynotes, interactive workshops, and self-guided learning sessions for both developers and everyday consumers.
apple Apple Makes Spring Loaded Event Replay and Product Videos Available Online Apple uploads its fast-paced Spring Loaded event video to YouTube for on-demand viewing. The company also shares dedicated introductory videos for the new iPad Pro, iMac, and AirTag.
cryptocurrency Scammers Net Over $10 Million in Fake Crypto Giveaways During Elon Musk SNL Appearance Cybercriminals steal more than $10 million by promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency giveaways on Twitter and YouTube during Elon Musk's Saturday Night Live hosting stint.
twitter Twitter Locks Trump Account During Capitol Riot as Insiders Push for Ban Twitter temporarily locks President Trump's account and deletes his tweets during the Capitol riot, matching actions taken by Facebook and YouTube. Insiders argue the platform needs to permanently ban the president to stop the spread of dangerous lies.
social media Social Platforms Show Improvement But Fall Short on Election Misinformation Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube deploy new friction and labeling tools to combat election disinformation, yet inconsistent enforcement allows false claims to reach millions.
social media Social Media Overtakes Traditional TV as Top Daily Election News Source A new poll shows 40 percent of social media users rely on platforms like Facebook and YouTube for daily election news, outpacing network and cable news outlets.
social media Social Media Platforms Deploy New Measures to Fight 2020 Election Misinformation Major social media companies are introducing new tools and policies to curb misinformation and increase transparency ahead of the 2020 presidential election. These efforts aim to prevent the foreign and domestic interference that plagued the 2016 election cycle.