The decision by YouTube, which is owned by Google, is the latest action by a Silicon Valley company to stem the spread of hate speech and disinformation on their sites. Source: NYT > Business – Kevin Roose and Kate Conger
A Eulogy for iTunes
Apple’s software changed the way we listen to music. And though it got a little bloated over the years, we will miss it. Source: NYT > Business – Kevin Roose
‘Screen Time’ Is Over
The phrase can’t remotely capture our ever-shifting digital experience, social scientists say. Say hello to the “screenome.” Source: NYT > Business – Benedict Carey
Vice Tries to Turn the Page by Making Content for Others
A new chief executive hopes that the TV and movie production business can help overcome significant difficulties elsewhere in the company. Source: NYT > Business – BROOKS BARNES
Facebook Takes Step to Police Content on Its Live Service
When 51 people were killed in New Zealand, the suspect broadcast it live on Facebook. The massacre led to a global call to combat the spread of violent content. Source: NYT > Business – CADE METZ and ADAM SATARIANO
After Social Media Bans, Militant Groups Found Ways to Remain
Hezbollah and other groups classified as terrorist organizations by the United States have changed their social media strategies to stay on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Source: NYT > Business – SHEERA FRENKEL and BEN HUBBARD