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Social media must guard against misuse of platforms, says Prasad

The right of accessing the Internet is 'not negotiable' and if the Internet is designed for common good, it should be safe and secure, he added

Social media officials to meet TN secy over data sharing case on Wednesday

The meeting with social networking platforms was to be held between May 20-27

Social media may be future of entertainment: Should it be regulated?

Social media entertainment is certainly part of the gig economy. It's inherently unstable, with huge growth over a ten year period

Facebook defends itself against critics of social media

Facebook is spending $1 million on research into the relationship among technology, youth development and well-being

What does Facebook's plan to hire scribes mean for media industry?

Facebook's journalists will be curating stories from news sites and won't be editing headlines or writing content

Now you see it, now you don't: Facebook begins hiding likes in Australia

The reason behind removing likes from view was aimed at reducing social pressure among the users

Facebook unveils new logo to separate company and social network

The new branding, basically the company name in crisp lettering, will be stamped on its "family" of offerings

Facebook to enhance encryption across platforms, despite regulatory warning

Facebook messaging privacy chief Jay Sullivan and other executives said the company would press ahead with the changes while more carefully scrutinizing the data that it collects.

US 2020 election is Facebook's highest priority, says COO Sheryl Sandberg

In a wide ranging discussion, Sandberg touched on other big themes for 2020, including antitrust investigations and political ads.

Delete Facebook: WhatsApp co-founder's caustic remark over targeted ads

Acton started WhatsApp with co-founder Jan Koum. Facebook acquired the messaging service in 2014 for $22 billion.

Facebook to launch news tab soon, offers publishers millions for content

Earlier this year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke about a news section on its platform that will feature news content from publishers around the world

These influencers aren't flesh and blood, yet millions follow them

Virtual influencers come with an advantage for the companies that use them: They are less regulated than their human counterparts

How not to communicate: Lessons from trolls

Trying to intimidate opponents is a sign of weakness. But that doesn't stop bullies

Instagram now allows users to flag false content to stop misinformation

According to a report in Poynter.org, while the roll out of the feature has started in the US, it should be available for all international users in about two weeks

How tech companies scour our digital lives for clues to our health

Mindstrong Health, a mental health start-up, has developed a research platform to monitor users' phone habits, looking at changes in taps and clicks for hints about mood and memory changes associated

Facebook Pay launched in the US; WhatsApp Pay coming to India next?

Facebook is inching closer to launch WhatsApp Pay in India and will soon have positive news to share, the social networking platform's CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on October 30.

This new feature lets you customise your shortcuts bar in Facebook app

The new feature is now out, with most iOS users already equipped and the rest of Android owners getting it in the next few weeks

Facebook-owned Oculus acquires maker of 'Beat Saber', plans expansion

In the virtual game, players use light sabers to slash oncoming, large cubes to the beat of music, sometimes twisting or ducking to avoid oncoming walls.

Tencent sees video games, more ads in Snapchat's future

Games and a newsfeed have not been a part of Snapchat, although the company on Tuesday said it was planning a redesign

New Snapchat update to let users share public 'Stories' outside the app

This feature will be going live to users running the redesigned Snapchat app, which also includes test markets like Australia and Canada