Communication news articles 2018

Here are some notable communication news articles from 2018:

  1. Facebook's Data Breach Exposes 50 Million Users (March 2018)

Facebook announced that a security breach had exposed the personal data of 50 million users, making it one of the largest data breaches in history. The breach was caused by a vulnerability in Facebook's "View As" feature, which allowed hackers to access user data without their knowledge.

Source: The New York Times

  1. Twitter Introduces New Rules to Combat Harassment (June 2018)

Twitter introduced new rules aimed at reducing online harassment on its platform. The new rules prohibited behavior such as posting someone's private information, engaging in targeted harassment, and using hate speech.

Source: The Verge

  1. Google's Duplex AI Technology Raises Ethical Concerns (May 2018)

Google unveiled its Duplex AI technology, which can make phone calls on behalf of users to book appointments and make reservations. The technology raised ethical concerns about the use of AI to deceive humans.

Source: The Guardian

  1. Snapchat's Ephemeral Messaging App Hits 186 Million Users (February 2018)

Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., reported that its ephemeral messaging app had reached 186 million users, making it one of the most popular social media platforms in the world.

Source: CNBC

  1. Facebook's Algorithm Change Prioritizes Local News (January 2018)

Facebook announced that it would be changing its algorithm to prioritize local news and updates in users' news feeds. The change was aimed at promoting more local and relevant content.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

  1. WhatsApp's End-to-End Encryption Challenged by Indian Government (March 2018)

The Indian government challenged WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption, demanding that the company provide access to encrypted messages in order to combat terrorism and other crimes.

Source: The Hindu

  1. Twitter's New Policy Bans Political Ads (October 2018)

Twitter announced that it would be banning political ads on its platform, citing concerns about the spread of misinformation and the impact of political advertising on elections.

Source: The New York Times

  1. Apple's Group FaceTime Feature Raises Privacy Concerns (November 2018)

Apple introduced its Group FaceTime feature, which allows users to make video calls with up to 32 people. The feature raised privacy concerns about the potential for eavesdropping and surveillance.

Source: The Verge

  1. Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency Raises Regulatory Concerns (June 2018)

Facebook announced its plans to launch a new cryptocurrency called Libra, which raised regulatory concerns about the potential for money laundering and other financial crimes.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

  1. Instagram's New Features Aim to Combat Bullying (September 2018)

Instagram introduced new features aimed at combating bullying on its platform, including a "kindness camera" and a "bullying prevention" center.

Source: CNN