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

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Already, posts from the TikTok accounts of outlets like RT come with a label that designates it as "Russia state-controlled media.". A "Russia state-controlled media" label in action. SEE ALSO: What social media platforms are doing to stop misinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Credit: Screenshot: TikTok.

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Russia cracks down on Zello walkie-talkie app amid ongoing war

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At issue, according to an official press release (translated from Russian by Google), is the Texas company's failure to prevent discussion of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine on its platform. "On We reached out to Zello in an effort to determine what effect, if any, this supposed limiting of its app in Russia has had on service.

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Video game publishers and developers are cutting off Russia, too

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The global business community is increasingly moving to isolate Russia for the war it's waging in Ukraine, and video games are no exception. Here's a rundown of what we've seen so far from key players in the video game space as efforts to isolate Russia have snowballed in the midst of Ukraine's calls for the industry to take action.

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

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As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, the information war is picking up online. Meta Facebook and Instagram are certainly no strangers to disinformation campaigns stemming from Russia. Meta has blocked Russian state-run media, such as Russia Today and Sputnik, in the EU and in Ukraine. What is Meta doing this time around?

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TSMC and ASML: Demand for Chips Remains Strong, But Getting Fab Tools Is Hard

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In fact, TSMC's main problem at present is getting more fab equipment, as ASML and other tool firms and reporting that demand for semiconductor production tools significantly exceeds supply. An N3-capable fab needs dry litho tools, immersion litho scanners, and EUV-capable equipment.

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Russians are downloading Wikipedia en masse as possible ban looms

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Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is now entering its fourth week with no end in sight. With the realization that this immense source of free knowledge can soon be taken away, those living in Russia are downloading the entire Russian version of Wikipedia in order to access the content offline if need be. The file comes in at 29 GB.

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

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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. Facebook previously deployed a similar tool in war-affected areas, including in Afghanistan in 2021. Tweet may have been deleted.

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