Facebook Surrenders Russian-Linked Influence Ads To Congress
Facebook turned over thousands of ads it said ran from 2015 to 2017 and vowed to change its policies to make its service tougher to use again for such interference.
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What Can We Learn About The Effects Of Social Media Ads?
Amid news that Russian operatives may have bought ads to fuel social and racial unrest, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Scott Tranter, a director of analytics for a data and technology firm.
The Russia Investigations: Sens. Burr, Warner To Give Update; Spotlight On Twitter
Washington prepares to hear from the chairman and vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, more scrutiny for social networks and the Feds tell the states about cyberattacks — finally.
White House Aides Used Private Email For Official Business: 'Just Very, Very Stupid'
Lawmakers want the names of any White House aides using private email accounts for official business. A law professor said using private email is "not a criminal offense. It's just very, very stupid."
40 Years Of Athletic Support: Happy Anniversary To The Sports Bra
Here's a more intimate milestone in women's sports: In 1977, three women sewed two jockstraps together, and the first modern sports bra was born.
2 Viral Twitter Poets Are Rewriting The Book On Astrology
Dorothea Lasky and Alex Dimitrov of Astro Poets want to bring astrology up to speed with shifting views of gender, sexuality and pop culture.
The Pitfalls Of Social Media Advertising
Many companies are investing money in social media to advertise new products. But they could be paying a hidden price for those ads.
Russia Continues To Use Social Media To Influence Public Opinion In The U.S.
Congressional investigators are continuing to talk with social media companies about what is known about the role Russian bots played in last November's election and how to prevent the next onslaught.
Breakthrough Pain Treatment Or Snake Oil? You Decide.
A painkiller cream is based on sound scientific reasoning, but hasn't undergone tests to prove it works. You can buy it on the Internet, but should you?
As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time
Trolls, bots and other mischief aimed at shaping the U.S. information environment have continued long after the presidential election even as Washington focuses on Facebook and Twitter.