Coverage dated June 1, 2023

Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Meta is preparing to block news for some Canadians on Facebook and Instagram in a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June. The Silicon Valley tech giant is following in the steps of Google, which earlier this year blocked news content from some of its Canadian users in respon…

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WHEC Rochester
Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Jun 1, 2023
WHEC Rochester's feed description
Meta is preparing to block news for some Canadians on Facebook and Instagram in a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June. The Silicon Valley tech giant is following in the steps of Google, which earlier this year blocked news content from some of its Canadian users in respon…
NBC4 Washington
Meta Temporarily Blocks News Content on Instagram, Facebook for Some Canadian Users (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Jun 1, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Meta is preparing to block news for some Canadians on Facebook and Instagram in a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Meta Tests Blocking News Content on Instagram, Facebook for Some Canadian Users (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jun 1, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Meta is preparing to block news for some Canadians on Facebook and Instagram in a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June.

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