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Social media updates: Instagram’s hashtag search changes, Facebook removes news tab and TikTok ban threats

Prohibition

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, platforms continuously tweak features to enhance user experience and stay relevant. Meta’s decision has drawn criticism from various quarters, including the Australian government and media outlets, over its impact on publishers and news dissemination.

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When distrust defines society’s relationship with government & media

NewsWhip

Humanity’s potential for progress and creativity risks sustained damage when distrust is the foundation and society is no longer characterized by positive relationships with government, media, business, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Dividers of trust in society. Widening gaps that affect trust.

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UK Government cracks down on spread of coronavirus disinformation, announces DCMS inquiry

Stephen Waddington

The Government has stepped up its fight against disinformation on the internet. It may have taken the coronavirus pandemic for the UK Government to take a coordinated approach to tackling fake news but today’s move to create a Rapid Response Unit is welcomed.

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Report: Amid Growing Mistrust of Governments and Media, Business Must Provide Credible Information

PRSay

The PR firm’s annual survey, which tracks public sentiment about business, government, nongovernmental organizations and media, says ordinary citizens feel misled and don’t trust the leaders of those institutions “to do what is right.”. Trust scores have dropped for government leaders, CEOs, journalists and even religious leaders.

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Melissa Agnes to Conduct Crisis Management Workshop at the GCC Government Social Media Summit in Dubai

Melissa Agnes

On September 17th and 18th 2014, Melissa Agnes, President and co-founder of Agnes + Day, will be presenting a two-day workshop on social media for crisis and emergency management for healthcare at the GCC Government Social Media Summit in Dubai. Workshop outline: Social media for healthcare.

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UK Government report calls for social media regulation

Stephen Waddington

Media standards must be applied to social media to prevent democratic abuse. This is among the recommendations from the UK Government’s interim report on fake news. A new Government Select Committee report tackles fake news, foreign interference in elections, and the EU Referendum.

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Traditional and Social Media Are Sowing Disinformation and Division, Report Says

PRSay

On social media, “Extreme points of view are amplified,” and “False news spreads faster and farther than true news,” the report says. To reduce information disorder, the report advocates rules be instituted that “govern the decisions and behavior of information platforms and propagators.” Local media investment.