Meta announces ban on Russian state media channel RT across social media platforms over alleged amplification of Kremlin propaganda
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta announces ban on Russian state media channel RT across social media platforms over alleged amplification of Kremlin propaganda

Daily Mail  

Facebook owner Meta has said it's banning Russian state-owned media outlets from its social media platforms over the alleged use of deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's propaganda. Russia's President Vladimir Putin presents flowers to editor-in-chief of Russian broadcaster RT Margarita Simonyan on May 23, 2019 Meta has said it's banning Russian state-owned media outlets from its social media platforms over the alleged use of deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's propaganda RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan waits before a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at his election campaign headquarters in Moscow in January 'We have an extremely negative attitude towards this. Meta's actions come days after the United States announced new sanctions on RT, accusing the Kremlin news outlet of being a key part of Russia's war machine and its efforts to undermine its democratic adversaries. US Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks at the beginning of a meeting of the Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force at the Justice Department in Washington US officials alleged that RT was working hand-in-hand with the Russian military The US indicted two employees of Russia's RT and imposed sanctions on top editors of the state-funded news outlet, accusing them of seeking to influence the US presidential election Moscow has denied the allegations.

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Meta Bans Russian State Media Outlets From Its Apps, Kremlin Says 'Unacceptable'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta Bans Russian State Media Outlets From Its Apps, Kremlin Says 'Unacceptable'

News 18  

Meta said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world, prompting an angry reaction from the Kremlin on Tuesday. “After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets,” Meta said on Monday in response to an AFP inquiry. RT was forced to cease formal operations in Britain, Canada, the European Union …

Kremlin slams Meta Platforms over ban on Russian state media outlets, says it’s ‘unacceptable’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kremlin slams Meta Platforms over ban on Russian state media outlets, says it’s ‘unacceptable’

Live Mint  

Slamming the Meta Platforms’ decision to ban Russian state media outlets from its apps, the Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was “unacceptable” and that the US social media giant had discredited itself with its action. Meta had accused the Russian state media outlets of “foreign interference activity”. On Monday, Meta said it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other …

Meta bans RT and other Russian state media for ‘foreign interference’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta bans RT and other Russian state media for ‘foreign interference’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Facebook owner Meta has …

Facebook owner Meta bans Russian state media outlets over 'foreign interference'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Facebook owner Meta bans Russian state media outlets over 'foreign interference'

New Indian Express  

LONDON: Meta said it's banning Russia state media organization from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's propaganda. “After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets: Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for foreign interference activity," Meta said in a …

Meta bans Russian state media outlets for 'interference'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta bans Russian state media outlets for 'interference'

New Indian Express  

SAN FRANCISCO: Meta late Monday said it is banning Russian state media outlets from its apps around the world due to "foreign interference activity." "After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets," Meta said in response to an AFP inquiry. "Rossiya Segodnya, RT and other related entities are now banned from our apps globally for …

Meta to ease restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta to ease restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts

India TV News  

Meta announced that it would roll back certain restrictions which were imposed earlier on former U.S. President Donald Trump- for using Facebook and Instagram. Background of suspension and reinstatement Following the events of January 6, when Meta indefinitely suspended Trump's accounts due to his comments which were praising the individuals involved in storming the U.S. Capitol. Changes in monitoring Meta …

Russia bans 81 EU media outlets in tit-for-tat move
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia bans 81 EU media outlets in tit-for-tat move

Al Jazeera  

Moscow responds to a broadcasting ban on four Russian outlets that the EU accused of spreading Kremlin propaganda. Russia has banned 81 media outlets from European Union countries in response to broadcast bans imposed on several Russian state media outlets by Brussels last month. The 27-member bloc had banned four Russian media outlets from broadcasting in May for what it …

Russia puts Meta's spokesperson on wanted list, launches criminal investigation
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia puts Meta's spokesperson on wanted list, launches criminal investigation

Hindustan Times  

Russia has put Meta Platforms' spokesperson Andy Stone on a wanted list on unspecified charges, state-run TASS news agency reported on Sunday. Representational picture TASS said the Russian Interior Ministry had opened a criminal investigation against Stone but that the ministry had not disclosed the details of the investigation or charges. Meta's main social platforms - Facebook and Instagram - …

Facebook owner Meta carries out threat to block news in Canada. Google plans to do the same
1 year, 5 months ago

Facebook owner Meta carries out threat to block news in Canada. Google plans to do the same

Associated Press  

MENLO PARK, California — Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is keeping its promise to block news content in Canada on its platforms in response to a new law that requires tech giants to pay publishers for linking to or otherwise repurposing their content online. The social media company said the Online News Act “is based on the incorrect premise …

Meta starts blocking news in Canada
1 year, 5 months ago

Meta starts blocking news in Canada

The Hindu  

Meta on Tuesday started blocking Canadians' access to news on Facebook and Instagram in response to a new law requiring digital giants to pay publishers for such content. Google, another critic of the Online News Act, has said it is considering a similar move, among an ongoing global debate as more governments try to make tech firms pay for news …

Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians
1 year, 7 months ago

Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

Associated Press  

OTTAWA, Ontario — Meta is temporarily blocking some Canadian users from accessing news content on Facebook and Instagram as part of a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June, the tech giant said Thursday. Meta also said it is prepared to permanently block news content on Facebook and Instagram for Canadians if the bill passes. …

TikTok propaganda labels fall flat in 'huge win' for Russia
1 year, 9 months ago

TikTok propaganda labels fall flat in 'huge win' for Russia

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A year ago, following …

Meta explores ban on political ads in Europe
1 year, 9 months ago

Meta explores ban on political ads in Europe

The Hindu  

Meta Platforms Inc. executives are discussing a company-wide ban on political advertising in Europe due to concerns that Facebook and Instagram will be unable to comply with upcoming EU regulations targeting online campaigns, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. The proposed rules require U.S. tech giants to provide more data on their targeted political ads, with fines up to 4% …

Facebook owner Meta working on potential Twitter rival
1 year, 9 months ago

Facebook owner Meta working on potential Twitter rival

Hindustan Times  

Facebook owner Meta is working on a new "text sharing" social media platform, it said Friday, in a project seen as a potential rival to embattled Twitter. "We're exploring a standalone, decentralized social network for sharing text updates," Meta said in a short emailed statement. The media reports said that Meta's new app would use technology that allowed it to …

Facebook takes down Russian-state media outlet RT
1 year, 11 months ago

Facebook takes down Russian-state media outlet RT

Daily Mail  

Facebook has apparently suspended the account of a popular Russian-state media outlet without explanation. RT News tweeted on Monday that Facebook took down its Russian-language page The move comes nearly one year after Meta Platforms — the parent company of Facebook — announced that it would restrict access to RT on all of its platforms across the European Union. Nick …

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform
2 years, 1 month ago

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform

The Hindu  

Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. said Tuesday it will be “forced to consider” removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material. Meta said it would rather pull news from its platforms than “submit to government-mandated negotiations that unfairly disregard the value we provide to news outlets.” The value, …

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform
2 years, 1 month ago

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform

Associated Press  

Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. said Tuesday it will be “forced to consider” removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material. Meta said it would rather pull news from its platforms than “submit to government-mandated negotiations that unfairly disregard the value we provide to news outlets.” The value, …

Meta-backed Facebook threatens to ban news on their platforms if the US Congress passes a new journalism bill
2 years, 1 month ago

Meta-backed Facebook threatens to ban news on their platforms if the US Congress passes a new journalism bill

Firstpost  

Meta argues that publishers and broadcasters who put their content on platforms like Facebook or Twitter do so for better reach and to earn revenue, which benefits publishers and broadcasters, not distributors like Facebook or Twitter. Andy Stone, Meta’s head of policy communications, said on Twitter that Facebook will “be forced to consider removing news” from Facebook if a new …

Turkish competition board fines Meta Platforms $18.6 million
2 years, 2 months ago

Turkish competition board fines Meta Platforms $18.6 million

The Hindu  

Turkey's competition authority has fined Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc. 346.72 million lira for breaking competition law, it said on Wednesday. The company held a dominant position in personal social networking services and online video advertising markets and obstructed competitors by merging data collected through its core services Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, the Turkish authority said in a statement. Turkey's competition …

Facebook's parent company Meta designated as 'terrorist organisation' in Russia
2 years, 2 months ago

Facebook's parent company Meta designated as 'terrorist organisation' in Russia

Op India  

Reports claim that Meta Platforms Inc. of the United States has been added to Rosfinmonitoring’s list of “terrorists and extremists” in Russia. #BREAKING Russia adds Meta to list of ‘terrorist and extremist’ organisations pic.twitter.com/sWCF0x6sFL — AFP News Agency October 11, 2022 Meta Platforms Inc was convicted guilty of “extremist activity” by a Moscow court in March this year. Facebook and …

Russia adds Meta to list of ‘terrorist and extremist’ organisations
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia adds Meta to list of ‘terrorist and extremist’ organisations

The Hindu  

Russia on Tuesday added United States tech giant Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to a list of “terrorist and extremist” organisations, according to a database of the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring, Rosfinmonitoring. Russia in late March banned Facebook and Instagram for “carrying out extremist activities” after authorities accused Meta of tolerating “Russophobia” during Russia’s military campaign …

Meta, Facebook's parent company, now in Russia's 'terrorist and extremist' organisation list
2 years, 2 months ago

Meta, Facebook's parent company, now in Russia's 'terrorist and extremist' organisation list

India Today  

Russia included Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to its list of "terrorist and extremist" organisations, according to a database of the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring. Earlier this year, a Russian court had banned Facebook and Instagram in the country, labelling its parent company Meta as “extremist”. A month later, in April, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was …

Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos
2 years, 3 months ago

Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos

Associated Press  

Russia has devised yet another way to spread disinformation about its invasion of Ukraine, using digital tricks that allow its war propaganda videos to evade restrictions imposed by governments and tech companies. Accounts linked to Russian state-controlled media have used the new method to spread dozens of videos in 18 different languages, all without leaving telltale signs that would give …

Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos
2 years, 3 months ago

Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia has devised yet another …

Russia's 'most-complex' disinformation push since Ukraine invasion taken down, Facebook owner says
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia's 'most-complex' disinformation push since Ukraine invasion taken down, Facebook owner says

ABC  

Russia's largest and most complex propaganda push since the war in Ukraine has been taken down, according to the owner of Facebook and Instagram. Key points: The network ran dozens of sham websites designed to look like legitimate news outlets It also involved more than 1,600 fake Facebook profiles Meta says it was disbanded before gaining a large audience The …

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
2 years, 3 months ago

Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

Associated Press  

A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine, Meta revealed Tuesday. The fake social media accounts were then used to spread links to the fake news stories and other pro-Russian posts and videos on Facebook and …

Meta disables Russia’s anti-Ukraine propaganda targeting Europe
2 years, 3 months ago

Meta disables Russia’s anti-Ukraine propaganda targeting Europe

LA Times  

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, says it has disabled a network of fake accounts that spread Russian propaganda about Ukraine. A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread the Kremlin’s talking points about the invasion of Ukraine, Facebook parent company Meta …

Inside Russia’s Vast Surveillance State: ‘They Are Watching’
2 years, 3 months ago

Inside Russia’s Vast Surveillance State: ‘They Are Watching’

New York Times  

Four days into the war in Ukraine, Russia’s expansive surveillance and censorship apparatus was already hard at work. It has morphed over the years from a sleepy telecom regulator into a full-blown intelligence agency, closely monitoring websites, social media and news outlets, and labeling them as “pro-government,” “anti-government” or “apolitical.” Roskomnadzor has also worked to unmask and surveil people behind …

Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans
2 years, 5 months ago

Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the European Union moved to block RT and Sputnik, two of the Kremlin’s top channels for spreading propaganda and misinformation about the war. NewsGuard, a New York-based firm that studies and tracks online misinformation, has now identified 250 websites actively spreading Russian disinformation about the war, with dozens of new ones added …

Despite bans, Russian disinformation spreading in new ways
2 years, 5 months ago

Despite bans, Russian disinformation spreading in new ways

ABC  

The number of sites spreading propaganda about the war in Ukraine has exploded nearly six months after the European Union blocked two of Russia's top misinformation channels. Key points: After Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the European Union moved to block RT and Sputnik Russia has found ways to evade the ban, rebranding content to disguise it A New York-based …

Meta loses appeal in Russian court over ‘extremist activity’ tag
2 years, 6 months ago

Meta loses appeal in Russian court over ‘extremist activity’ tag

The Hindu  

A Moscow court on Monday rejected an appeal brought by Meta Platforms Inc after it was found guilty of "extremist activity" in Russia in March, the TASS news agency reported. Russia restricted access to Meta's flagship platforms Facebook and Instagram, as well as fellow social network Twitter, in the wake of Moscow sending tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine …

Internet providers and journalists fight ban on Russian channels in court
2 years, 7 months ago

Internet providers and journalists fight ban on Russian channels in court

Dutch News  

Internet providers and press freedom campaigners are to ask the European Court of Justice to overturn the ban on Russian-backed TV channels. The Dutch journalists’ union NVJ and organisations such as Bits of Freedom say the online blockade undermines democracy and the principle of net neutrality. EU governments agreed in March to ban cable channels RT and Sputnik across the …

Internet providers and journalists fight ban on Russian channels in court
2 years, 7 months ago

Internet providers and journalists fight ban on Russian channels in court

Dutch News  

Internet providers and press freedom campaigners are to ask the European Court of Justice to overturn the ban on Russian-backed TV channels. The Dutch journalists’ union NVJ and organisations such as Bits of Freedom say the online blockade undermines democracy and the principle of net neutrality. EU governments agreed in March to ban cable channels RT and Sputnik across the …

How Meta fumbled propaganda moderation during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
2 years, 8 months ago

How Meta fumbled propaganda moderation during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Hindu  

Days after the March 9 bombing of a maternity and children's hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, comments claiming the attack never happened began flooding the queues of workers moderating Facebook and Instagram content on behalf of the apps' owner, Meta Platforms. The case involving the beauty influencer is just one example of how Meta's content policies and enforcement …

Meta: Russian invasion driving more disinformation online
2 years, 9 months ago

Meta: Russian invasion driving more disinformation online

Associated Press  

Hackers aligned with Russia broke into the social media accounts of dozens of Ukrainian military officers and were working to upload videos of defeated and surrendering Ukrainian soldiers when the plot was disrupted, according to a report Thursday from Meta that details a troubling increase in social media disinformation this year. Meta traced the effort to take over the social …

Meta: Russian invasion driving more disinformation online
2 years, 9 months ago

Meta: Russian invasion driving more disinformation online

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hackers aligned with Russia …

Russia retaliates to Google's block over Russian media portals, bans Google News for 'spreading disinformation'
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia retaliates to Google's block over Russian media portals, bans Google News for 'spreading disinformation'

Op India  

Amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine clashes, Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor has banned Google News, accusing the news aggregator of ‘spreading disinformation’ about the country’s military operation in Ukraine. On Wednesday, Russia’s Interfax news agency confirmed that Russia’s communication regulator Roskomnadzor determined that the website “provided access to numerous publications and materials containing unreliable socially significant information about the course of a …

Today’s Cache | Facebook banned in Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

Today’s Cache | Facebook banned in Russia

The Hindu  

In its latest escalation against Facebook since the Ukraine invasion, Russia has now banned the social network in the country. A Moscow court banned both Facebook and Instagram using Russia’s sweeping law on “extremism” against overseas tech firms. The law comes after a series of pressure from Moscow on U.S. tech firms since the war between Ukraine and Russia began. …

Russia bans Facebook and Instagram after court finds Meta extremist
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia bans Facebook and Instagram after court finds Meta extremist

Op India  

A Russian court has banned Facebook and Instagram in the country, labeling its parent company Meta as “extremist”. Russia had approached the court to declare Meta an extremist organization after it eased its hate speech policies to allow calls for violence against Russians on Facebook and Instagram. Access to Facebook and Instagram was already restricted in Russia after the company’s …

Russia court bans Facebook, Instagram on ‘extremism’ charges
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia court bans Facebook, Instagram on ‘extremism’ charges

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — A Moscow court banned Facebook and Instagram on Monday for what it deemed extremist activity in a case against their parent company, Meta. The Tverskoy District Court fulfilled a request from prosecutors to outlaw Meta Platforms Inc. and banned Facebook and Instagram for what they called “extremist activities.” Russian prosecutors have accused the social media platforms of ignoring …

From emojis to code phrases, how Russian protesters are evading arrest
2 years, 9 months ago

From emojis to code phrases, how Russian protesters are evading arrest

India Today  

Soon after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, social media in the country got flooded with emojis of a sunflower or a walking man. PROTEST AGAINST PUTIN Thousands of Russians took to the streets to decry the invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media. People take part in a protest against Russian invasion of Ukraine, …

War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
2 years, 9 months ago

War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Long before waging war on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin was working to make Russia’s internet a powerful tool of surveillance and social control akin to China’s so-called Great Firewall. U.S.-based Cogent, which provides a major “backbone” for internet traffic, has cut direct connections inside Russia but left open the pipes through subsidiaries of Russian network providers at exchanges …

War censorship exposes Putin's leaky internet controls
2 years, 9 months ago

War censorship exposes Putin's leaky internet controls

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On the other, they're wary of helping stifle a …

Russia says it would shut Meta if Facebook permits Putin death calls
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia says it would shut Meta if Facebook permits Putin death calls

The Hindu  

Russia said on Friday it would shut down the activities of Meta Platforms if the operator of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp allowed users to call for violence against Russians and death to President Vladimir Putin. "Meta's aggressive and criminal policy leading to incitement of hatred and hostility towards Russians is outrageous," the Russian embassy in Washington said in a statement …

Elon Musk says Starlink won’t block Russian news sources ‘unless at gunpoint’
2 years, 10 months ago

Elon Musk says Starlink won’t block Russian news sources ‘unless at gunpoint’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has claimed SpaceX’s satellite broadband company Starlink has been asked by …

Russia blocks Facebook, accusing it of restricting access to Russian media
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia blocks Facebook, accusing it of restricting access to Russian media

The Hindu  

Russia has blocked Meta Platforms Inc's Facebook, the country's communications regulator said on Friday, in response to what it said were restrictions on access to Russian media on the platform. The regulator, Roskomnadzor, said there had been 26 cases of discrimination against Russian media by Facebook since October 2020, with access restricted to state-backed channels like RT and the RIA …

Russia pulls down the cyber iron curtain
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia pulls down the cyber iron curtain

The Telegraph  

Russia’s internet crackdown has been almost immediate. In November 2019, Vladimir Putin ordered a new “sovereign internet law” – a series of updates to Russian legislation designed to make the country’s internet effectively self sufficient. The idea is the creation of a copy of the global internet inside Russia,” says Alena Epifanova of the German Council on Foreign Relations. She …

Russia cracks down on dissenting media, blocks Facebook
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia cracks down on dissenting media, blocks Facebook

Associated Press  

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on Russia’s war in Ukraine, blocking Facebook and Twitter and signing into law a bill that criminalizes the intentional spreading of what Moscow deems to be “fake” reports. “The question has to be how do …

Russia cracks down on dissenting media, blocks Facebook
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia cracks down on dissenting media, blocks Facebook

Associated Press  

DUSSELDORF, Germany — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on Russia’s war in Ukraine, blocking Facebook and Twitter and signing into law a bill that criminalizes the intentional spreading of what Moscow deems to be “fake” reports. “The question has to be how do …

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