Facebook launches vaccination site for underserved communities near Menlo Park headquarters
The Silicon Valley company that popularized the "poke" is helping people get a much sought-after poke in the arm with the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Silicon Valley company that popularized the "poke" is helping people get a much sought-after poke in the arm with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Facebook data on more than 500M users found online
Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.
Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.
Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Illinois Facebook users could get $345 each in photo-tagging lawsuit after judge approves $650M settlement
Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.
Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.
Judge approves $650M Facebook privacy lawsuit settlement
A federal judge on Friday approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook for allegedly using photo face-tagging and other biometric data without the permission of its users.
A federal judge on Friday approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook for allegedly using photo face-tagging and other biometric data without the permission of its users.
Facebook steps up effort to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
Facebook has announced it's cracking down on misinformation false claims about the coronavirus and vaccines.
Facebook has announced it's cracking down on misinformation false claims about the coronavirus and vaccines.
Zuckerberg, Chan part of $100M ‘California Black Freedom Fund’
More than two dozen philanthropic organizations launched the California Black Freedom Fund, a $100 million initiative that will provide resources to Black-led organizations in the state.
More than two dozen philanthropic organizations launched the California Black Freedom Fund, a $100 million initiative that will provide resources to Black-led organizations in the state.
Facebook wants you to comment on its Trump ban. Here's how.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Independent panel overturns 4 Facebook content takedowns in first ruling
Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board issued its first rulings on Thursday, overturning four out of five decisions by the social network to take down questionable content.
Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board issued its first rulings on Thursday, overturning four out of five decisions by the social network to take down questionable content.
Facebook introduces new fact-check tool to combat Holocaust denial
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
Facebook warns staff to avoid wearing company-branded clothing, for safety reasons
Facebook has reportedly sent out an internal memo about employee safety, warning staff to avoid wearing or carrying company branded items in public.
Facebook has reportedly sent out an internal memo about employee safety, warning staff to avoid wearing or carrying company branded items in public.
Squelched by Twitter, Trump seeks new online megaphone
One Twitter wag joked about lights flickering on and off at the White House being Donald Trump signaling to his followers in Morse code after Twitter and Facebook squelched the president for inciting rebellion.
One Twitter wag joked about lights flickering on and off at the White House being Donald Trump signaling to his followers in Morse code after Twitter and Facebook squelched the president for inciting rebellion.
Social platforms flex their power by locking down Trump accounts
Citing fears of further violence, social media platforms are temporarily blocking posts by Donald Trump.
Citing fears of further violence, social media platforms are temporarily blocking posts by Donald Trump.
Banning Trump from social media
Ann Rubin reports.
Ann Rubin reports.
Facebook criticizes Apple privacy policy in newspaper ads
Facebook is again pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices, this time saying in full page newspaper ads that the social media giant is standing up for small businesses.
Facebook is again pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices, this time saying in full page newspaper ads that the social media giant is standing up for small businesses.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
Facebook will label Trump, Biden posts with projected winner of presidency
The social media giant said it would also label presidential candidates’ posts with a label announcing the projected winner.
The social media giant said it would also label presidential candidates’ posts with a label announcing the projected winner.
Tech giants report strong results, but murky outlooks
While all five — Amazon, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook, Apple and Twitter — exceeded analyst expectations, gloomy forecasts and other uncertainties led to share-price declines for all but Alphabet in after-market trading.
While all five — Amazon, Google parent Alphabet, Facebook, Apple and Twitter — exceeded analyst expectations, gloomy forecasts and other uncertainties led to share-price declines for all but Alphabet in after-market trading.
Republican lawmakers question the heads of social media and tech giants
Allie Rasmus reports.
Allie Rasmus reports.
Social media CEOs get earful on bias, warning of new limits
Lawmakers of both parties, citing the companies' tremendous power to disseminate speech and ideas, are looking to challenge their long-enjoyed bedrock legal protections for online speech.
Lawmakers of both parties, citing the companies' tremendous power to disseminate speech and ideas, are looking to challenge their long-enjoyed bedrock legal protections for online speech.