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Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban
The former president has been relying on Truth Social, which he launched after being blocked from Twitter.
By Barbara Ortutay and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
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Op-ed: Why disinformation threatens to sway the 2020 election
"Disinformation” is false or misleading content intended to deceive or promote discord. Now, with the first presidential primary vote only five months away, the public should be aware of the sources and types of online disinformation likely to surface during the 2020 election.
By Paul M. Barrett, New York University
How the Facebook fallout could hurt intel agencies
Many government organizations have come to rely on social media aggregators for mission critical Open Source Intelligence. What happens if new legal restrictions are put in place?
By Justin Cleveland
FTC is investigating Facebook over privacy practices
Facebook’s privacy practices have come under fire after revelations that Cambridge Analytica got data on Facebook users.
By Barbara Ortutay
Russian election assault poses quandary for 2018 campaigns
Candidates running in 2018 are scared of email hacks and elaborate misinformation schemes like the ones Russia used to disrupt the 2016 campaign, and many candidates say they’re concerned they can’t rely on Congress or the White House for advice, or protection.
Feds, allow social media to self-regulate
What will silence those that attempt to manipulate social media is not regulation, but the users themselves.
By Jill Aitoro