Tags: Social media
Facebook India: Free Basics Internet Program Still Struggles Against India Regulators
The program aims to provide limited internet access to users, but the concept has raised concerns regarding internet neutrality. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has asked Facebook to discontinue the service until they provide more information on the program as requested. Facebook has responded with a campaign, but the program's ban has not yet be lifted.
Company Restructuring: Four Executives Are Leaving Twitter as The Company Plan Big Leadership Changes
Four executives are reported to take a departure from the social media company as part of a major restructuring plan by the new CEO Jack Dorsey. In addition to those asked to leave, some other executives have already stepped down out of pressure.
Nielsen to use Facebook, Twitter to measure peoples’ TV watching activities
The media research firm Nielsen will enhance its methods for measuring people’s TV watching activities using the new “Social Content Ranking,” which will use Facebook and Twitter for their surveys.
YouTube Censorship: Pakistan remove three-year ban after YouTube launched a localized version for the country
YouTube and Pakistani authorities agreed on some unknown terms that give partial power for the government to request the removal of offensive materials. However, the requests will be thoroughly reviewed and being accounted for. Other terms remain unknown.