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Alex is a reporter for The Information based in Los Angeles. He covers the ever-changing landscape of social media and future tech platforms, including augmented and virtual reality. In 2018, he was the recipient of the Larry Birger Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, honoring journalists under 30 who demonstrate excellence in business reporting. He has also been named one of the most important reporters covering tech by Business Insider. His stories have been cited widely over the years by other publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. He has been a guest on programs that include BBC One and Good Morning America, and has moderated live panels at South by Southwest, Web Summit, and other conferences. He was previously a senior reporter for Business Insider and the financial news channel Cheddar in New York City. He can be reached by email at [email protected] or on Twitter at @alexeheath.
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Facebook Removes Trump Ads That Used Nazi-Linked Symbol

Facebook famously doesn’t fact-check political ads, but these examples show the company is willing to act in certain cases.

Facebook’s Month of Whiplash

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Alex Heath

Facebook Exec Says Rolling Back Section 230 Would Restrict Speech

Facebook's Nick Clegg said that changing Section 230 "would, in our view, in the end mean less speech of all kinds appearing online.”

Facebook Launches Voting Hub, Option to Turn Off Political Ads

Facebook hopes to register 4 million people to vote through the effort.

Facebook Enables WhatsApp Payments in Brazil

Facilitating commerce represents a big monetization opportunity for WhatsApp and its parent company, Facebook.
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