Do you think Facebook News feed is a trustworthy source of news? Well, you should think again. Due to a new algorithm that personalizes your News Feed it is nearly impossible to escape your own or your friends’ biases. Facebook picks information and delivers it to you if it matches your preferences and behavior. This is because the site tries to provide you only with … [Read more...]
Extremist Videos Excluded From YouTube
YouTube and Google confirmed they use technology to identify and eliminate videos containing messages or displays of extremist behavior. In the online environment, most companies rely on their users to flag inappropriate content. However, big companies like Facebook and YouTube have introduced an automatic process to remove extremist material. The method used the same … [Read more...]
Facebook Rejected Ad Featuring a Plus Sized Model, Apologizes
Facebook is known for its strict policy regarding advertisements and the images that they use. Not long ago, they banned a photo of a naked man holding his boy in the shower arguing that it violates the terms of the website. Now, they attracted the wrath of a feminist group by rejecting an ad featuring a plus sized model. The Australian Cherchez la Femme team was trying to … [Read more...]
Zuckerberg Takes Max out For Her First Shots
(The Monitor Daily, US) – In a recent Facebook post, Mark Zuckerberg announced that he is taking Max, her five-weeks-old daughter to have her first vaccines. Zuckerberg takes Max out for her first shots and receives quite a lot of feedback from his fans. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook has recently uploaded on his Facebook account. The picture depicts the … [Read more...]
Internet’s Most Elaborate Hoax Was Unmasked
There’s nothing like kicking it back and taking a gander at the latest streams on Facebook. Except for stalkers and maybe those annoying “share, if you care messages” which pop up from thin air. Internet’s most elaborate hoax was unmasked after a message made users believe that Zuckerberg is giving away all his fortune. But let’s back up a bit. When did this all start? On … [Read more...]