How the Taliban Turned Social Media Into a Tool for Control
Last Friday, when Taliban forces took the key city of Herat, they distributed images and videos of militia leaders posing with Ismail Khan, a well-known…
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Taliban content is the latest issue for social media companies
While Facebook and Twitter are already struggling to handle vaccine misinformation and extremism, there's an increased focus on how social networks are…
Facebook May Not Lift Ban on Taliban Even if US Softens Its View
Facebook may not lift its ban on the Taliban even if the United States stops imposing sanctions on the group, which has rapidly taken control of Afghanistan,…
How Google, WhatsApp are helping Afghans ‘escape’ the country – Times of India
NEW DELHI: It has been nothing short of mayhem in Afghanistan in the last few days. With the Talibanseizing control over the country, there has been fear…
WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have a big Taliban problem
San Francisco: (IANS) Amid the chaotic situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are…
The Taliban may have seized biometric data that can ID US allies in Afghanistan
The US military created a vast database of biometric data — one report suggests it had a goal of 25 million entries — as part of its effort to track…
Taliban Ramp Up on Social Media, Defying Bans by the Platforms
Inside the companies, Facebook has in recent days activated an emergency response team to follow the situation in Afghanistan and assess the Taliban’s use of…
This is what Taliban has to say to Facebook on ban
The Taliban have criticised Facebook for blocking freedom of speech in Afghanistan as a result of the crackdown by the US firm, Geo News reported.A Taliban…
Explained: How Facebook, TikTok are banning posts that promote Taliban – Times of India
The Taliban has seized control of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of troops by the US in the region. In the last few days, the Afghan militant group have…
YouTube says it does not allow Taliban-affiliated accounts
Alphabet Inc's YouTube said on Tuesday it has a long held policy of not allowing accounts believed to be operated by the Taliban on its site, as social media…