Big tech is under fire for rampant misinformation and prolific hate speech
The firm chooses profits over safety, Frances Haugen alleges
YouTube has expanded its misinformation policies to cover all effective vaccines
The error could have held the researchers back by months or even years
New provision in Germany's law violates the right to privacy of its users, Google says
The hearing will deal with disinformation on the world's largest social media platforms
Arguments over the power and responsibility of social media companies are coming to a head
The pilot programme allows users to flag tweets that they believe are misleading
A failure to curb the growing problem of misinformation could have serious repercussions for the Internet and for society as a whole
The company says it will prioritise labelling tweets that could lead to quick spread of coronavirus