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Twitter CEO says banning Trump was right but sets 'dangerous' precedent
4 days ago
Science & Tech
Jack Dorsey has defended Twitter's decision to ban Donald Trump over his role in inciting violence offline. He added that such a move has "real and significant ramifications."
Why tech giants dropped Uganda and Trump from their platforms
13 Jan
GTV Exclusive
Ahead of Thursday’s presidential election in Uganda, Facebook has taken down a government-backed network, accusing it of using fake accounts to post information about the election. Coming so soon after some social media platforms took down accounts belonging to Donald Trump, the move has raised questions about the role social media companies play in regulating online communications.
YouTube suspends Donald Trump account, joining Twitter, Facebook
13 Jan
World
Google-owned YouTube temporarily suspended President Donald Trump's account. The online video service said there was a "potential for violence" and that the account suspension would initially last seven days.
Angela Merkel calls Trump Twitter ban 'problematic'
13 Jan
World
The German chancellor said although Twitter was right to add warnings to Trump's posts, the move to permanently suspend his account raises concerns about free speech.
Gov. Zulum facilitates enrolment of 1,163 IDP children in school, Twitter drops by 8.5% in early trading over Trump's ban and more
11 Jan
GTV Exclusive
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Tuesday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Tuesday.
Twitter permanently bans Donald Trump over Capitol violence
9 Jan
World
Twitter has permanently suspended President Donald Trump's account after the violence at the Capitol building. The company cited the risk of further incitement in its decision.
Reopen on January 18, NUC tells varsities, I won’t attend Biden’s inauguration, says Trump and more
8 Jan
GTV Exclusive
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Saturday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Saturday.
Donald Trump is back on Twitter
8 Jan
World
Donald Trump is back on Twitter
Twitter to remove COVID vaccine conspiracy tweets
17 Dec
World
Twitter has said it will work with public health officials to determine what coronavirus vaccine misinformation should be removed. The announcement came as some countries deliver vaccines to vulnerable populations.
Twitter, Facebook CEOs defend election handling in Congress
18 Nov
Science & Tech
The CEOs of Twitter and Facebook have stood by their handling of misinformation before and during the US presidential election. Lawmakers are concerned about further falsehoods during the Georgia Senate seat races.
UK Prime minister Boris Johnson confirms Covid-19 self-isolation in Twitter video
16 Nov
World
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirms in a Twitter video that he has been asked to self-isolate for 14 days by the UK's test and trace system after coming into contact with someone who had Covid-19.
Twitter backs down in NY Post standoff over Hunter Biden
3 Nov
World
The daily New York Post can once again use their Twitter account, the platform said after blocking them over a story on Joe Biden's son. Senate lawmakers had accused Twitter of censorship during a high-profile hearing.
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