Which tech giant is next to pay a dividend?
'Barron's Roundtable' panelists offer their market outlook and the next tech company to pay a dividend.
Big Tech companies have ‘overstepped’ their boundary with underage users: Kara Frederick
Heritage Foundation tech policy director Kara Frederick says Facebook has intentionally targeted young users despite concerns over social media’s impact on mental health.
Nevada files lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Snapchat and TikTok: 'Hazard to public health'
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford filed civil lawsuits Tuesday against the parent company of Snapchat and Meta-owned Facebook, Instagram, Messenger.
South Carolina lawmaker whose son died by suicide after sextortion scam files lawsuit against Meta
South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey is suing Meta after his son died by suicide in 2022. He alleges the company deceived users about the addictive nature of its apps.
Former Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg announces intent to leave Meta's board of directors
Former Meta operating chief Sheryl Sandberg announced on her Facebook page on Wednesday that she’s leaving the company’s board of directors.
Meta to restrict content for teens on Facebook, Instagram
Meta will soon restrict "age-inappropriate" content from teens on Facebook and Instagram as the social media giant faces increased scrutiny from regulators.
Meta's Threads now available in Europe for nearly half a billion users
Meta's Threads, the Twitter-like social media platform that debuted this summer, is now available to prospective users in the European Union after the company widened its rollout.
Sarah Silverman, authors allege Meta used copyrighted content to train AI model
A lawsuit against Meta filed by Sarah Silverman and a group of authors alleges that the company infringed their copyrights by training AI models on their content without permission.
Former Facebook diversity head pleads guilty to stealing millions in kickback scheme, DOJ says
Facebook's former DEI head pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4 million from the social media giant over several years to fund her lifestyle.
Meta delivers long-awaited privacy features for Facebook and Messenger
Meta Platforms Inc. has announced the launch of end-to-end encryption for private messages and calls on Messenger and Facebook, beefing up privacy protections for users.
Facebook and Instagram allow predators to 'trade child pornography,' according to lawsuit filed by New Mexico
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed a lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram over the platforms allegedly promoting minors’ accounts to apparent child predators.
Meta, IBM launch international 'AI Alliance' with 50 organizations to advance open-source AI
Tech giants Meta and IBM announce the formation of an international "AI alliance" comprised of 50 founding members aimed at advancing "open, safe, responsible AI."
Meta officials warn China, Russia, Iran plan 'foreign covert influence operations' ahead of 2024 election
A Meta report says China, Russia and Iran likely will use fake social media accounts to sow discord in the United States ahead of the 20204 election.
Meta adding AI disclosure requirement for 2024 election ads
Meta revealed its policies for the 2024 election on Tuesday, adding a new rule requiring disclosures be added to advertisements that include artificial intelligence-generated content.
Social media CEOs to testify before Senate on online child exploitation in January
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Jan. 31, where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
Instagram’s algorithm delivers toxic video mix to adults who follow children
Instagram’s algorithm offers video adults following children, suggesting test accounts to follow only young gymnasts, cheerleaders and other teen and preteen influencers active.
Russian authorities reportedly place Meta spokesperson on wanted list
The spokesman for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been placed on a wanted list by Russian authorities for allegedly facilitating terrorism.
Kenny Polcari on jumping into 'Magnificent Seven' stocks
SlateStone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses the market performances of the 'Magnificent Seven' and Nvidia's market results.
CEO warns against investing in the 'AI hype'
Business leader Gary Vaynerchuk calls artificial intelligence "one of the biggest technologies in the history of mankind," but won't invest in the sector due to overcrowding and overvaluation.
Meta whistleblower calls on Big Tech execs to talk about teen harassment
Former Facebook engineering director Arturo Bejar argues the government should force social media platforms, like Instagram, to protect children from abuse because they won't do it themselves.