Facebook Dropping "Disputing Flags" From Fake Content
Facebook is no longer using red flags next to fake news articles according to a new report by Axios. Sara Fischer, Media Reporter at Axios, explains why the social media giant is shifting its strategy, and her outlook for the digital ad space in 2018.
"They've been radically transparent about things that aren't necessarily working," says Fischer. New research indicates when you flag something as being bad, it actually can make more people click more on that questionable content.
Looking ahead to 2018, Amazon is expanding its advertising efforts. Fischer says introducing customer service videos as part of this push for the digital ad market is a way to take advantage of this growing trend of content.
As the newly formed Amazon Labor Union gets ready to come to terms with the e-commerce giant, the issue of workplace safety and pace-of-work issues remains contentious and complex. Cheddar's Alex Vuocolo reports.
As musical numbers keep springing up on TikTok Cheddar's Michelle Castillo talks to the cast and crew behind "For You, Paige," the platform's first-ever commissioned musical play.
Catching you up on what you need to know on April 22, 2022, with updates on a new Ukraine aid package, a new missile test by Russia, DOJ announcement of $150 Million in COVID-related fraud, the Florida senate supports Gov. DeSantis in stripping Disney of its special tax district, and more.
Enterprise blockchain provider, BlockApps, recently raised $41 million in a new funding round led by Liberty City Ventures. BlockApps builds products and applications for other companies on its own blockchain platform called STRATO. The company says its blockchain technology can help businesses increase the value of their assets, streamline their supply chains, and help them meet their sustainability goals. Kieren James-Lubin, President & CEO of BlockApps, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Tesla has continued to beat expectations as illustrated by its last quarter earnings despite issues in Shanghai, China. Dan Ives, the managing director of equity research at Wedbush Securities, joined Cheddar News to talk about the resilience of Tesla. "I thought they were almost Cinderella-like numbers," he said about the delivery numbers. "They are performing just miles ahead of any auto player, and that's why the stock is doing what it's doing. In my opinion, they're expanding their lead in EVs, even in this Category 5 hurricane that we're seeing in China." Ives noted that issues in China could pose ongoing challenges going forward even with the largely positive outlook.
