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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

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    Mark Zuckerberg explains why an ad-free Facebook isn’t as simple as it soundsMark Zuckerberg explains why an ad-free Facebook isn’t as simple as it sounds
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    That’s because “ad free” doesn’t just mean ad free.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    Digital advertising in the US is finally bigger than print and televisionDigital advertising in the US is finally bigger than print and television
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    TV and newspapers are out. Facebook and Google are in.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    WhatsApp is at risk in India. So are free speech and encryption.WhatsApp is at risk in India. So are free speech and encryption.
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    India is proposing new content laws that could be a “sledgehammer” for free speech.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    The UK Parliament wants to regulate Facebook. So does everybody else.The UK Parliament wants to regulate Facebook. So does everybody else.
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    The UK’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee called Facebook a “digital gangster” — but it’s not the only group of regulators out for blood.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    Facebook may be facing a “multibillion-dollar” fine from the FTC. Here’s why.Facebook may be facing a “multibillion-dollar” fine from the FTC. Here’s why.
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    Cambridge Analytica is still causing headaches for Facebook.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    You still can’t edit your tweets, but you may soon be able to “clarify” themYou still can’t edit your tweets, but you may soon be able to “clarify” them
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    “That’s not what I meant!”

    By Kurt Wagner
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    Kara Swisher is interviewing Jack Dorsey — follow it live on TwitterKara Swisher is interviewing Jack Dorsey — follow it live on Twitter
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    The interview starts at 5 pm ET / 2 pm PT. You can follow their conversation using the hashtag #karajack.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    How hard is it to have a conversation on Twitter? So hard even the CEO can’t do it.How hard is it to have a conversation on Twitter? So hard even the CEO can’t do it.
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    Kara Swisher’s live-tweeted interview with Jack Dorsey highlighted some of Twitter’s product issues.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    Facebook is still trying to figure out what teens are interested inFacebook is still trying to figure out what teens are interested in
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    Facebook is restructuring its “youth team,” shutting down its new teen meme app LOL, and doubling down on Messenger Kids.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    Germany has ordered Facebook to rein in its data collectionGermany has ordered Facebook to rein in its data collection
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    If Facebook wants to keep operating in Germany, it has to make some changes, regulators say.

    By Kurt Wagner