Technology

Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masks
Twitter blocked a post Sunday from an adviser to President Donald Trump who suggested that masks do not work to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Twitter changes hacked content rules after Biden story furor
An executive tweeted that the social media company will no longer remove hacked material unless it's directly shared by hackers or those working with them. And instead of blocking links from being shared, tweets will be labeled to provide context.
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, reversing earlier policy
CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who previously considered such claims free speech, said his thinking has "evolved." Survivors had lobbied the social network to remove posts that deny the Holocaust.
Facebook vows to crack down on voter intimidation in election
The social network announced new measures to prevent misinformation, threats and confusion surrounding the election, but said it would let Donald Trump Jr.'s call for an “army of poll watchers” stand.
How are Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google monopolies? House report counts the ways
House Democrats recommend Congress look at ways to force the companies to split off some of their businesses, saying the tech giants have exploited their power to benefit themselves and hurt rivals.
Facebook broadens measures against QAnon, will remove groups
Facebook is tightening its policy against QAnon, the baseless conspiracy theory that paints President Donald Trump as a secret warrior against a supposed child-trafficking ring run by celebrities and "deep state' government officials.