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Facebook intensifies vaccine misinformation crack down

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4 years ago

November 1, 2021

Facebook is rolling out stricter policies on vaccine misinformation

The social media giant, owned by Meta (it’s brand new parent company identity) announced it is stepping up its crack down on vaccine misinformation following recent approvals made by the FDA.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer vaccine for children between the ages of five and 11 last week, opening up the shots to a new age group and ending an anxious wait for families of children in that bracket.

Due to the new approval, social media companies are now gearing up to deal with posts containing misinformation.

The platform previously put restrictions on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation in late 2020, but didn’t have policies specific to kids.

The big changes to misinformation policies:

Meta says in a new blog post that it’s partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization to take down harmful content related to children and the COVID-19 vaccine.

This includes any posts that imply the COVID-19 vaccine is unsafe, untested, or ineffective for children.

Additionally, Meta will provide in-feed reminders in English and Spanish that the vaccine has been approved for kids, and will also provide information about where it’s available.

Facebook’s parent company revealed that it has taken down a total of 20 million pieces of COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation from both Facebook and Instagram since the start of the pandemic.

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Apple set to unveil budget iPhone 17e, new iPads and low-cost MacBook

Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.

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4 days ago

February 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Apple’s Tim Cook announces major product reveals this week, highlighting budget iPhone 17e, new iPads, and low-cost MacBook.

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has confirmed a major week of product announcements kicking off Monday morning, building momentum toward a global “Apple Experience” event across New York, London and Shanghai. The tech giant is expected to spread its reveals across three days, fuelling speculation about its biggest refresh cycle yet.

Leading the buzz is the rumoured budget-friendly iPhone 17e, signalling Apple’s push to capture more price-conscious consumers without sacrificing performance. Two new iPads powered by advanced chips are also tipped to headline the lineup, pointing to stronger AI capabilities and faster processing speeds.

Rounding out the expected reveals is a low-cost 12.9-inch MacBook that’s already generating serious interest, alongside updated MacBook Pro models and a refreshed Mac Studio. It’s shaping up to be one of Apple’s most significant multi-product launches in recent years.

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Nvidia posts record revenue as AI fears shake investors

Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.

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4 days ago

February 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nvidia’s £68.1 billion revenue, up 73%, raises investor concerns about AI’s impact and tech customers’ financial health.

Nvidia posted strong quarterly earnings, but Wall Street remained unimpressed, causing shares to fall 5%. Analysts point to investor concerns over AI dominance and a stalled $100 billion deal with OpenAI.

Experts discuss what factors in the earnings report failed to meet market expectations, including revenue projections and details around the Vera Rubin chip architecture. Competition from alternative chipmakers and scrutiny of hyperscaler cash flows are also shaping investor sentiment.

Despite recent setbacks, analysts remain cautiously bullish on Nvidia, highlighting long-term AI potential and the company’s dominant position in the chip market.

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Meta launches lawsuits over alleged scam advertising operations

Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.

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4 days ago

February 27, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Meta targets scam advertising networks in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, intensifying its crackdown on scams across its platforms.

Social media giant Meta has launched aggressive legal action targeting alleged scam operations using its platforms. The company has filed lawsuits against four advertising networks based in Brazil, China and Vietnam.

Meta has also issued cease and desist letters to eight marketing consultants accused of helping clients bypass the platform’s enforcement systems. The move signals a tougher stance on organised scam activity operating at scale.

While no criminal charges have been laid, Meta says it is doubling down on efforts to protect users and restore trust across its platforms as scam activity continues to rise globally.

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