Facebook is stopping 'Instagram Kids,' but insists 'it's a good thing'
Facebook announced Monday that it will pause the release of "Instagram Kids" following the release of the "Facebook Files" and increased scrutiny over the company’s impact on its youngest users.
Parler CEO says Facebook demoting content ‘very worrying’
Parler CEO George Farmer argues Facebook is trying to censor free speech on the heels of it publishing guidelines offering information about how content is distributed on the social media platform.
Parler CEO: Facebook censorship, knowledge of harmful effects ‘very worrying’
Parler CEO George Farmer criticizes Facebook for allegedly moderating selective content to ‘VIP’ accounts and knowing about harmful effects of its products.
Parler sponsors NASCAR driver in Las Vegas Motor Speedway race
Parler CEO George Farmer and NASCAR driver J.J. Yeley discuss the importance of free speech and reports that Facebook intimately knew of flaws that cause harmful effects on users.
Whistleblower behind 'Facebook files' will reveal identity, cooperate with Congress: source
A Wall Street Journal investigation detailed Facebook’s intimate knowledge of flaws that riddle its system – flaws that can cause harm.
Racial justice group plans nationwide Facebook boycott
A racial justice group says its move to log out of Facebook on Nov. 10 will pull "on the tried and true economic power of consumers to directly impact bottom lines for companies that shirk accountability."
Facebook's longtime chief technology officer stepping down next year
Facebook Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer said Wednesday that he will step down from the role next year.
Mark Zuckerberg reacts to NYT report on Facebook using news feed to promote positive stories about itself
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reacted to a New York Times report which claims he approved a plan dubbed Project Amplify, where the social media giant would use the platform's "News Feed" to promote positive coverage of itself to improve its image.
Amazon, Facebook, Pfizer join coalition of 33 companies vowing to hire Afghan refugees in US
Amazon, Facebook and Pfizer have joined a group of 33 companies vowing to hire refugees coming into the U.S. from Afghanistan.
Facebook using news feed to showcase positive stories about itself: report
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg approved a plan last month to use Facebook’s “News Feed” to promote positive coverage of the embattled social media platform as it aims to improve its image, according to a report Tuesday.
Rep. Buck compares Big Tech to Big Tobacco after revealing report on Instagram’s negative impact on teens
Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., compared Big Tech to Big Tobacco following a report showing Facebook is aware of Instagram’s negative impact on teenagers’ mental health.
Florida free speech law sees support from 11 states as Alabama joins legal fight against Big Tech
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined 10 other attorneys general in submitting an appeal in support of what Marshall describes as a Florida “free speech law under assault by Big Tech.”
Lawmakers scrutinize Facebook after revealing report on Instagram’s negative impact on teens
Facebook is again receiving bipartisan criticism from lawmakers following a report showing the tech giant is aware of Instagram’s negative impact on teenagers’ mental health.
FTC signals crackdown on loopholes protecting Big Tech's unreported acquisitions
The FTC's Office of Policy Planning released findings on Wednesday from a study which focused on over 600 unreported acquisitions by Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2019.
Facebook defends efforts to combat human trafficking, crime after report detailing 'inadequate' action
Facebook spokesman Andy Stone on Thursday defended the tech giant's commitment to preventing harm.
Senators to investigate Facebook after WSJ report on Instagram's negative effect on mental health
Senators are taking steps to investigate Facebook following reports that it knew Instagram, the company's photo-sharing app, has a negative effect on teens' mental health.
Facebook employees flag drug cartels and human traffickers, the company's response is weak
Facebook Employees Flag Drug Cartels and Human Traffickers. The Company’s Response Is Weak, Documents Show.
FCC Commissioner reacts to blistering Facebook report: Time to 'engage' in Section 230 reform
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr on Facebook's conduct and need for regulation
FCC Commissioner weighs in on Facebook report: Time to 'engage' in Section 230 reform
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr argues report shows 'degree of manipulation that's taking place without transparency.'
FCC commissioner on 'bombshell' Facebook report: 'Self-regulation' efforts have been a 'smokescreen'
FCC Commissoiner Brendan Carr discusses the recent Facebook report exposing the company's algorithm, bipartisan efforts in Congress to regulate social media and Section 230 reform.