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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

    Technology
    Facebook is finally cracking down on QAnonFacebook is finally cracking down on QAnon
    Technology

    For years, the conspiracy theory has spread unchecked on the social media network, amassing millions of followers.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Most Americans think social media companies are censoring peopleMost Americans think social media companies are censoring people
    Technology

    Three-quarters of Americans think that companies “intentionally censor political viewpoints,” according to a new poll from Pew.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Facebook’s new voter information center gives Americans fact-checked voting informationFacebook’s new voter information center gives Americans fact-checked voting information
    Technology

    But the company still won’t fact-check President Trump’s misleading posts about voting by mail.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Facebook bans blackface and certain anti-Semitic conspiracy theoriesFacebook bans blackface and certain anti-Semitic conspiracy theories
    Technology

    The company is expanding its hate speech policy to include “harmful stereotypes.”

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Twitter is finally helping people shut out “reply guys”Twitter is finally helping people shut out “reply guys”
    Technology

    You can now limit who is allowed to respond to your tweets, which Twitter says is helping reduce harassment.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Do you really need to worry about your security on TikTok? Here’s what we know.Do you really need to worry about your security on TikTok? Here’s what we know.
    Technology

    You may be wondering how an app for sharing viral lip-syncing videos poses a national security threat.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Trump issued an executive order effectively banning TikTok if it doesn’t sell in the next 45 daysTrump issued an executive order effectively banning TikTok if it doesn’t sell in the next 45 days
    Technology

    The new order is the latest in Trump’s escalating crackdown on the Chinese-owned app over alleged national security concerns.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Facebook is extending its work-from-home policy until July 2021Facebook is extending its work-from-home policy until July 2021
    Technology

    It’s the latest major tech company to announce it will keep its offices closed much longer than anticipated.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Facebook took down a Trump post for the first timeFacebook took down a Trump post for the first time
    Technology

    Trump’s false claims about Covid-19 and children are harmful misinformation, according to Facebook’s policies.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    TikTok clone Instagram Reels is just one of the many times Facebook has copied its competitorsTikTok clone Instagram Reels is just one of the many times Facebook has copied its competitors
    Technology

    Here’s a look at some of the most notable times Facebook has copied other social media upstarts.

    By Shirin Ghaffary