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Meta sets up special team to deal with rampant misinformation around Ukraine

Mashable VR

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp's umbrella company Meta says it has taken a number of measures to fight misinformation and to protect its platforms against cyberattacks amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The situation in Ukraine is devastating. SEE ALSO: How to keep up with the news from Russia and Ukraine.

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David Beckham hands his Instagram account to Ukraine doctor

Digital Trends

David Beckham has handed control of his Instagram account to a doctor in war-torn Ukraine in a bid to highlight the challenging working conditions there.

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What social media platforms are doing to stop misinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Mashable VR

As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, the information war is picking up online. Mashable reached out to several major social media platforms in order to get a comprehensive look at what exactly is being done to stop misinformation as Russian forces continue to advance in Ukraine.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.03.22): Quest to feature new parental control tools, Google acquires Raxium, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Meta to introduce new parental controls on Quest. After many pressures from the community and the media, Meta has finally decided to introduce new parental control tools in Quest 2. More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Road Road To VR) More info (Quest 2 new parental controls?—?Upload Top news of the week.

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TikTok (finally) rolls out 'Russia state-controlled media' labels

Mashable VR

One way social media networks are trying to combat misinformation is by making the fact that the Russian government controls the messaging of its media organizations apparent to users with "state-affiliated media" labels. A "Russia state-controlled media" label in action. Credit: Screenshot: TikTok. Will people click through?

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Watching footage from Ukraine? Here's how to protect your mental health.

Mashable VR

SEE ALSO: How to help refugees fleeing Ukraine. What's happening now in Ukraine is rupturing whatever fragile sense we had of living in an orderly world. At times like these, when it's too soon to make meaning of a tragedy that's still underway, Silver says that we can attempt to regain control in other productive ways.

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Explore Digital Art Through Galleries in Spatial and Liquid Avatar Technologies

ARPost

The company offers creator tools as well as a suite of solutions for users to “manage, control, and benefit from their digital identities.” We are hoping to raise money with the NFTs and to donate it to charities in Ukraine.”. In either case, all primary sales and a portion of secondary sales support Ukraine.