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Facebook Invites College Students to a Virtual Campus
The social network is going back to its roots with Facebook Campus, a dedicated section of the mobile app where undergrads can mingle.
Google, Twitter Take Further Steps to Curb Election Misinformation
Both will more aggressively label and hide inaccurate posts and remove misleading Autocomplete predictions.
Portland, Oregon Imposes Strict Ban on Facial-Recognition Technology
Private businesses and government agencies can’t use facial-recognition technology starting on January 1 next year.
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer Resigns
Mayer, citing pressure from the White House to ban the social network over its ties to China, is also stepping down as COO of parent company ByteDance.
Twitter Labels Trump’s Mail Drop Boxes Tweet for Violating Election Integrity Rules
The unsubstantiated tweet comes with a warning notice, but remains on the service “given its relevance to ongoing public conversation.”
Report: Oracle Is Trying to Acquire TikTok
Larry Ellison’s company held preliminary talks with Chinese owner ByteDance and is competing with Microsoft for the video-sharing social network.
Relive the ’90s With a Sleepover at the World’s Last Blockbuster
Located in Bend, Ore., the video emporium-turned-temporary Airbnb invites folks to the ultimate slumber party.
Report: Amazon Wants to Turn Closed Department Stores Into Fulfillment Centers
Amazon is in talks to turn closed J.C. Penney and Sears shops into distribution hubs.
TikTok Bans Deepfakes, Expands Fact-Checking to Fight Election Misinformation
The social network announced three new measures to combat fake news during the 2020 presidential race.