[ad_1] Facebook isn’t just limiting the spread of “boogaloo” groups on its platform — it’s tossing many of those groups out. The social media giant has banned accounts and pages from the pro-civil-war group after deeming a violent network that breaks the company’s Dangerous Individuals and Organizations policy. Facebook primarily removed 220 accounts, 106 groups, […]
Category: violence
Twitter hides Trump ‘shooting’ tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
[ad_1] Twitter is referring to the fact that Trump’s “looting” comment is a quote from former Miami Police Chief Walter Headley, in charge during the Miami’s 1967 race riots and known for his “stop and frisk” tactics. During the riots, he used the same phrase: “When the looting starts, the shooting starts.” He’s also known […]
YouTube changes rules on violent game content to match movies and TV
[ad_1] According to the company, the change means fewer gaming videos on YouTube will be age-gated, allowing more people to see them. YouTube does, however, note that it plans to continue restricting content where the sole focus of the video is on the violent content itself. Starting today, scripted or simulated violence in video games […]
YouTube will make it easier for ‘edgy’ creators to find advertisers
[ad_1] In a letter to YouTube creators, CEO Susan Wojcicki said YouTube is looking for advertisers who might advertise next to content with the yellow icon, which means a video is “not suitable for all advertisers.” This might appeal, for instance, to a marketer that wants to promote a R-rated movie. According to Wojcicki, “in […]
Congress plans to investigate how social media giants are fighting hate
[ad_1] The bill would create a “national commission” at the Department of Homeland Security. The commission would have the authority to hold hearings and issue subpoenas. It would also create a social media task force to coordinate the government’s response to security issues. The legislation could be introduced as soon as next week, The Washington […]
Vudu adds parental control to skip adult scenes
[ad_1] In addition to the Family Play feature, Vudu is also introducing new ratings and reviews specifically with parents in mind. The company is partnering with Common Sense Media to include commentary on movies and series that will help parents determine if it is appropriate to show to younger viewers. Vudu is also adding a […]
Walmart pulls displays for violent media after El Paso shooting
[ad_1] Walmart confirmed the move in a statement to Vice, saying it was “out of respect” for the victims of the El Paso and Dayton shootings, and that this “does not reflect” a change in the actual game catalog. You can still buy Call of Duty, you just won’t see it advertised. At the same […]
Facebook releases tools to flag harmful content on GitHub
[ad_1] Currently, when Facebook finds offensive photos and videos, it removes them and its algorithms assign a hash, or a digital fingerprint. Its technology can then use those hashes to determine whether two files are the same or similar, even without the original image or video. So when multiple copies of, say, terrorist videos appear […]
China’s new gaming rules prohibit blood and gambling
[ad_1] Gaining access to China’s gaming market, the largest in the world, can be a windfall for developers. However, the government decided to stop approving new games for fear of youth corruption, political reasons and more. The banning of poker and Mahjong titles will likely have the greatest effect, as nearly 37 percent of titles […]