How big is big tech? How much influence does it wield? How much does it know about you? How much it shapes your life and future? WION's report tells you exactly how much control you've given to a handful of tech companies.

Decoding the powers of Facebook, Google & Twitter

How big is big tech? How much influence does it wield? How much does it know about you? WION's Palki tells you exactly how much control you've given to a handful of tech companies.

Gravitas: How much does big tech know about you?

YouTube has removed many videos posted by US President Donald Trump on his channel which spread misinformation over election fraud and warned that in the wake of violence in the US Capitol any account sharing three videos with false claims that are uploaded within 90 days will be permanently removed.

YouTube removes thousands of videos posted from Donald Trump's channel

Whatsapp is updating its privacy policy. Users have to accept the new terms or delete the app. With these changes, Facebook could potentially gather more data about Whatsapp users. Does it mean Facebook can now read your messages?

Gravitas:  Will Facebook now read your Whatsapp messages?

Apple and Facebook are fighting it out for dominance. There was a time the two tech giants were symbiotic. Their latest war over privacy has made consumers helpless.

Gravitas: Tech giants are fighting it out for consumers

Facebook wants to open a marketplace on Whatsapp. The company plans to allow businesses to list their products for customers to buy. WION's Palki tells you more about Facebook's push to turn Whatsapp into a money-making juggernaut

Gravitas: Major changes are coming to Whatsapp

Facebook Inc has dropped the 'likes' button from its redesigned public pages used by artists, public figures and brands, the social media company said on Wednesday.

Facebook drops 'likes' button from public pages, to focus only on followers

Facebook barred US President Donald Trump from posting Wednesday over messages it said were promoting violence as his supporters stormed the US Capitol -- following a similar stand taken by Twitter.

Facebook blocks Trump from posting for 24 hours over policy violations

Social networking giant Facebook Inc has dropped the “likes” button from its public pages after undertaking a redesigning exercise. The redesigned public pages are used by artists, public figures, and brands - Facebook said on Wednesday.

Facebook redesigns public pages, drops 'likes' button

Facebook has banned Australian celebrity chef and conspiracy theorist Pete Evans for repeatedly spreading misinformation about the novel coronavirus. Facebook said Thursday it would not "allow anyone to share misinformation about Covid-19 that could lead to imminent physical harm" or falsehoods about Covid-19 vaccines.

Facebook bans Australian celebrity chef over misinformation about coronavirus

Facebook has taken down content that spread lies in Israel against coronavirus vaccinations as the government seeks to drum up support for the programme, the Justice Ministry said on Sunday.

Facebook removes anti-vaccine 'fake news' in Israel: Government

Facebook Inc has accused rival Apple Inc of engaging in anticompetitive practices -- firing another shot in a months-long standoff between the two tech giants. The tiff between the two giants began over Apple's planned privacy changes for iOS14.

Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behaviour over privacy changes

Facebook is now developing a tool to read people’s minds. No, this isn’t an extrapolation. The social media giant, which is currently under fire from regulators around the world is developing a neural sensor to detect people’s thoughts, and to convert them into action.

Soon, Facebook will be able to read your mind

Facebook has removed two networks based in Russia and one linked to the French military, accusing them of carrying out interference campaigns in Africa. Two networks running multiple Facebook accounts were assigned to people associated with the Russian Internet Research Agency, and the third had "links to individuals associated with French military," the social media platform said in a statement on Tuesday.

Facebook closes fake accounts linked to French military and Russia

An Australian regulator sued Facebook Inc on Wednesday accusing it of collecting user data without permission, building on government efforts around the world to rein in the social network.

Australia sues Facebook over user data, echoing US antitrust case

Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok are facing pressure from many governments around the world for their unstoppable circulation of harmful content. U.K. govt also warns to impose fines if needed.

Britain's crackdown on harmful online content, asks tech giants to ensure safe content

Facebook, Twitter and TikTok face fines of up to 10% of turnover if they fail to remove and limit the spread of illegal content under laws proposed by Britain on Tuesday.

Facebook, Twitter face British fines if fail on harmful content

Will Mark Zuckerberg be forced to sell Instagram and Whatsapp? The US government has sued Facebook, claiming the company is a monopoly - and must be broken up.

Gravitas: Will Facebook be forced to sell Instagram and Whatsapp?

The U.S. Justice Department accused Facebook Inc on Thursday of discriminating against U.S. workers, saying in a new lawsuit the social media giant has given hiring preferences to temporary workers, including those who hold H-1B visas.

US Justice Department accuses Facebook of discriminating against US workers

Facebook Inc could be forced to sell its prized assets WhatsApp and Instagram after the US Federal Trade Commission and nearly every US state filed lawsuits against the social media company.

Facebook faces lawsuits that could force sale of Instagram, WhatsApp

Australia locked in plans on Tuesday to make Facebook Inc and Google pay its media outlets for news content, a world-first move aimed at protecting independent journalism that has drawn strong opposition from the internet giants.

Australia to make Facebook, Google pay news outlets for content

WION's West Asia bureau chief Daniele Pagani tracked down the NSO headquarters which had moved out of its original building to an undisclosed building complex in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Exclusive: WION tracks down new NSO headquarters in Tel Aviv

Britain is set to impose a new competition regime next year to prevent Google and Facebook using their dominance to push out smaller firms and disadvantage consumers.

UK to curb Google and Facebook's dominance with tougher rules

The French finance ministry has sent out notices to big tech firms liable for its digital service tax. Tax to hit firms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon.

France: Notices sent out to big tech companies

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