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US teen arrested in alleged involvement in Twitter hack
“We appreciate the swift actions of law enforcement in this investigation and will continue to cooperate as the case progresses,” Twitter said
Twitter tests voice tweeting capabilities
Voice feature will be available for those using Twitter via iOS devices
How Twitter and Facebook celebrate IWD
In previous years, Facebook witnessed a wide range of global feminist initiatives that discussed several important societal issues, such as combating harassment, encouraging sports, supporting victims of violence, patients with chronic diseases, early detection of breast cancer, and others.
Twitter launches new policy to deal with synthetic, manipulated media
Globally, more than 70% of people who use Twitter said “taking no action” on misleading altered media would be unacceptable. Respondents were nearly unanimous in their support for Twitter providing additional information or context on Tweets that have this type of media.
#ThisHappened: Twitter sums up 2019 trends
Mo Salah tops most mentioned footballers in tweets, Game of Thrones most tweeted about TV Show
Egypt among top 20 fastest-growing markets, if we want to grow, we need to invest in this country: Twitter’s Middle East, North Africa managing director
We value increasing ad revenues, but not at expense of platform users’ safety, health of conversation, says Ampen
Mohamed Salah, Egypt’s World Cup qualification took over Twitter in 2017
Salah was the most mentioned athlete in Egypt in 2017
Twitter uses variety of methods to protect platform and accounts: Salama
“Vast majority of tools and features rolled out are entirely controlled by the users themselves”
Twitter weighs paid subscription to ‘power users’
#PrayforLondon: Twitter responds to London attacks
Twitter reveals increase of users’ activities in Ramadan
Egypt comes in third place after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in engaging with published Ramadan-related content
Court postpones Facebook, Twitter ban lawsuit
Social media websites incite violence, says lawyer
Twitter axes 235,000 more ‘terror-related’ accounts
The social media giant says it has closed nearly a quarter of a million accounts with links to terrorism since February. The action follows growing criticism that Islamist extremists are winning a “digital jihad.”
The rise of political bots on social media
Automated social media accounts – bots – have become part of our political communication. Bot armies can influence online discourse and pick fights with users. But are all bots bad? Thomas Baerthlein reports from London.
Erdogan and social media: use and abuse
After using social media to publicly quash the coup, Turkey’s government is cracking down on news sites and purging state institutions again. Here is how censorship works in the country – and how Turks react to it.
Twitter bots play murky role in US presidential election campaign
The US election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is increasingly being fought on social media platforms like Twitter where the candidates boast millions of followers. But not all of them are human – or benign.
Are Facebook, Twitter and Google to blame for the crimes of the ‘Islamic State’?
The father of a victim of the “Islamic State” (IS) is suing the companies, claiming they empower terror groups. DW talks with an expert about what role these platforms play in the spread of terrorism.
Social media trolls in Turkey attack German parliamentarians over Armenia resolution
Death threats against German parliamentarians on social media in Turkey are raising concerns. Experts looking at threats and hate speech in Turkey, say this mob mentality is part of the dominant political culture.
Internet giants agree to curb hate speech
Major Internet companies Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and YouTube have teamed up with the European Commission to combat the spread of hate speech online. They agreed to tackle flagged posts or videos within 24 hours.
Why Belgian police turned to social media for help
Merely 14 hours before the dual terror attacks in Brussels, a Belgian police Twitter account posted an image of the man who would soon become a suspect in the airport bombings: Najim Laachraoui.
10 unforgettable Twitter moments for its 10th anniversary
It has become an essential part of the Internet: The popular microblogging platform Twitter turns 10 on March 21, 2016. From politics to entertainment, here are some of the tweets that made it big.
Sawiris pumps investment in Shaghalni recruitment website
We plan to increase presence on the local and regional levels, says Shaghalni CEO
Twitter tightens abuse rules to prevent ‘hateful conduct’
Twitter has changed its rules of conduct to prevent users from harassing and intimidating others through “abusive behavior and hateful conduct.” The online service now plans to suspend users who engage in such practices.
British singing sensation Ed Sheeran quits social media
Anonymous hacktivists say they’ve taken down IS Twitter accounts
#Bataclan: SOS on Twitter
Twitter CEO gives away shares to boost staff morale
Twitter appoints Google veteran as chairman
US teen, falsely arrested over homemade clock, receives invite to White House
Twitter stops 140-character limit for Direct Messages
Micro-blogging site updated rules for sending and receiving Direct Message four months ago