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Russian authorities have taken steps recently to regulate technology giants more closely by imposing small fines for content violations. (File/AFP)

Russia says Twitter mobile slowdown to remain until all banned content is removed, fines Google

  • Russia will continue slowing down the speed of Twitter on mobile devices until all content deemed illegal is deleted
  • Russia also fined Google 3 million roubles on Monday for not deleting content that it deemed illegal
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Dorsey will remain on the board until his term expires at the 2022 annual shareholder meeting. (AFP)

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey steps down and hands reins to technology chief Agrawal

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Twitter rolls out new feature to protect fact-checking tool participants 

Twitter rolls out new feature to protect fact-checking tool participants 

By Arab News ·
EU lawmakers back step towards curbs on Big Tech

EU lawmakers back step towards curbs on Big Tech

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Koo has risen to prominence on the country’s social media scene after months of disputes between Indian authorities and technology companies, including Twitter and Facebook. (Reuters/File Photo)

India’s homegrown social media network Koo on rise after Twitter feud

By Arab News ·
Developers can access data on up to 2 million tweets per month through Twitter’s application programming interface at no cost. (File/AFP)

Twitter expands free data access for app developers

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Prince Harry blamed YouTube, saying many videos spreading COVID misinformation were left up despite violating the site’s own policies. (File/AFP)

Prince Harry says he warned Twitter CEO of US Capitol riot

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Jassem apologized for the announcement tweet and for her past tweets made in 2010 and 2011 critical of Israel. (File/AFP)

Twitter’s new Middle East news hire apologizes for anti-Israel tweets

By Arab News ·
Twitter shares advice for agencies, marketers at #TwitterGameplan

Twitter shares advice for agencies, marketers at #TwitterGameplan

By Zaira Lakhpatwala ·
Facebook, Google, Twitter face grilling by British lawmakers

Facebook, Google, Twitter face grilling by British lawmakers

By AP ·
Twitter avoids revenue hit from Apple privacy changes

Twitter avoids revenue hit from Apple privacy changes

By Reuters ·
Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in EU to build 'metaverse'

Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in EU to build 'metaverse'

By Reuters ·
Britain and Ireland argue on Twitter over Brexit deal

Britain and Ireland argue on Twitter over Brexit deal

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