In some cases, Facebook will leave up a rule-breaking post from an elected official because it’s been declared ‘newsworthy and in the public interest.’ Now the company is going to label such posts to make this distinction clear.
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Yep, Amazon Renamed a Sports Venue in Seattle ‘Climate Pledge Arena’
Amazon says the 18,000-seat venue formerly known as KeyArena is being renovated to become the first net zero carbon sports arena in the world.
Reddit CEO Vows to Fight Racism on the Site, But Users Remain Doubtful
A ‘gap between our content policy and our values has eroded our effectiveness in combating hate and racism,’ says Reddit CEO Steve Huffman.
Elon Musk Calls for Breakup of Amazon Over COVID-19 Book’s Takedown
Musk was set off by Amazon’s decision to pull an ebook about COVID-19 from a controversial author who’s been questioning the pandemic’s severity. Amazon has since republished the book.
Facebook Moves to Let More Employees Work From Home Permanently
The only catch? Facebook is indicating it’ll lower the pay for employees who move out of a Silicon Valley, which has a high cost of living.
‘Facebook Shops’ Lets You Shop Your Favorite Stores From the Social Network’s App
The company is hoping Facebook Shops will help fill an economic void created by COVID-19, which is preventing many small businesses from serving customers at physical storefronts.
Uber to Riders and Drivers: Wear a Mask or Lose Access to App
Uber will ask drivers to take a selfie of themselves through the Uber app before picking up rides. Riders will indicate in the app that they have a mask or face covering.
Twitter Makes Working From Home a Permanent Option for Some Employees
‘The past few months have proven we can make that work,’ a Twitter spokesperson said on the company’s decision to make working from home a permanent option for some employees.
Twitter Moves to Curb COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories With Warnings, Labels
‘These warnings will inform people that the information in the Tweet conflicts with public health experts’ guidance before they view it,’ the company says.
COVID-19 Forces Airbnb to Cut 25 Percent of Workforce, Scale Back Business
‘Airbnb’s business has been hit hard, with revenue this year forecasted to be less than half of what we earned in 2019,’ CEO Brian Chesky says of the pandemic.