The NCA suggests web companies facilitate and enable sexual exploitation of trafficked victims in the UK

Report suggests Facebook, Google make profits from online 'pop-up' brothels

Twitter on Thursday sought help to improve the quality of conversations on its micro-blogging site in a bid to address rising criticism against social media companies for failing to protect users from online abuse and political manipulation

Twitter seeks proposals to improve content quality on its platform

While Facebook leads the other social networks in all age groups, the gap has narrowed in the key 18-24 segment, where 78 per cent use Snapchat compared with 80 per cent for Facebook, Pew researchers found

Snapchat challenging Facebook among US youth: Survey

Prentis Robinson, 55, was shot just near North Carolina's police headquarters, where he had just reported a stolen cell phone. Investigators believe the shocking murder was retaliation from area drug dealer, reports say

Man shot dead while filming Facebook Live video, suspect arrested

On Friday, the Supreme Court lawyer filed a complaint with the National Commission for Protection of Child Right (NCPCR) alleging 'sexual assault' after the singer uploaded a video on his Facebook page where he is seen kissing the minor contestant of the show, "Voice of India Kids".

Singer Papon walks out as reality show judge following sexual assault complaint

Papon, who had earlier said that he was being 'victimised' for no fault of his as he would 'never commit an indecent act', took to Twitter to make the announcement that he is stepping down as judge from the show

Bollywood celebrities react to Papon controversy, express fury

The constant surgeries, implants and botox shots that most heroines are succumbing to across the globe is a harsh reality that we need to address as a society, every time we hit a like on an age-defying face in a picture going viral on Facebook

Opinion: Sridevi, the tragedy of a diva

Researchers have developed a game to 'vaccinate' people against fake news – by showing them how to become a fake news mogul.

Opinion: Here is a game to protect you from fake news

Facebook is likely to appeal against the verdict

Belgium: Facebook has been asked to stop tracking internet users

The three major internet companies had published on Thursday the changes they are making to comply with the demands of European regulators, which must be implemented in all languages by spring

Facebook, Twitter not fully complying with consumer rules: European Commission

The app will enable Facebook to keep a track of the apps and other social media platforms even when the users are not using the Facebook app, helping the social media to keep a track on the apps made by rivals

New Facebook app to secure users' data will also track their data usage

'We're working diligently to neutralize these risks now,' Facebook

Social media a threat to democracy: Facebook

"Facebook and Google effectively control over half of all internet advertising revenue," the 87-year-old told diners during a speech.

George Soros to Google and Facebook: Your days are numbered

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Friday his company would fight misinformation and sensationalism on its platform by using member surveys to identify "trustworthy" outlets.

Facebook should pay 'trusted' news publishers carriage fee: Murdoch

Facebook is reported to have upped its spending on lobbying activities by around $3 million

US: Google becomes the biggest tech spender on lobbying politicians

The Facebook-owned app will also let users upload videos and pictures irrespective of their size

Instagram rolls out GIF option for 'Insta Stories'

Facebook said 338,300 different Facebook accounts viewed the events and that 62,500 said they would attend

Facebook: Russian agents created 129 US election events

US lawmakers have expressed alarm at Facebook's limited ability to know who is buying advertisements, including election-related ads, on the world's largest social network

Facebook buys Boston software company that authenticates IDs

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial Padmaavat released in theatres today amid tight security.

Padmaavat live-streamed on Facebook on the first day of its release

A report by eMarketer said Snapchat is drawing youths away from Facebook at a quicker clip than Facebook-owned Instagram

Less-cool Facebook losing youth at fast pace: Survey

The first quarterly profit and better-than-expected revenue of the social networking site were helped by ads that better-targeted users and sales growth outside the United States

Twitter delivers first profit, shares surge 22%

Facebook offered reassurances to investors on Wednesday that its digital ad business would remain highly profitable, despite a dip in usage on the social media network and an overhaul of its flagship News Feed

Facebook forecasts rising ad sales despite dip in usage

Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg told analysts on a conference call that recent changes to stem the spread of disinformation and sensational media on Facebook could be good for its advertising business

Facebook shares rebound after optimism about ad revenue

WION Morning News Brief, January 31, 2018

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