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.
Facebook defends 2018 algorithm changes, blames 'partisan divisions' on history
Three years ago, Facebook executives changed its algorithms to promote "meaningful social interactions" in an effort to encourage users to interact more with friends and family, but internal documents suggest that the change to post rankings may have had the opposite effect.
China moves to limit social media, gaming as teens get more addicted and mental health is impacted
TikTok on Tuesday launched a set of new "well-being resources" in light of a report surrounding Instagram that found the photo-sharing app is aware of how it negatively impacts young users.
Missing woman Gabby Petito's Instagram account reappears after company temporarily removes profile
The Instagram account belonging to Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old woman reported missing on Sept. 11, appeared to be down temporarily on Wednesday morning before it reappeared.
Leaked Facebook documents reveal special rules for VIPs
The Heritage Foundation's Kara Frederick reacts to the report on 'Fox Business Tonight'
Instagram acknowledges app can harm teens' self-esteem in response to report
Facebook recognizes how harmful its photo-sharing app, Instagram, can be for teen girls' self-esteem, according to company documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal.


















