Facebook falls short in addressing civil rights concerns, audit says
When it comes to addressing civil rights concerns, Facebook is falling short. That's according to a two-year-long independent audit commissioned by the company.
When it comes to addressing civil rights concerns, Facebook is falling short. That's according to a two-year-long independent audit commissioned by the company.
Facebook designates ‘boogaloo’ network as ‘dangerous organization,’ removes pages from platforms
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
Starbucks latest to say it will pause social media ads
Starbucks is the latest company to say it will pause social media ads after a campaign led by civil rights organizations called for an ad boycott of Facebook, saying it doesn't do enough to stop racist and violent content.
Starbucks is the latest company to say it will pause social media ads after a campaign led by civil rights organizations called for an ad boycott of Facebook, saying it doesn't do enough to stop racist and violent content.
Four San Jose police officers placed on leave during investigation into racist Facebook posts
The mayor said he expects that any officer expressing racist, anti-Muslim, or menacing comments will be fired.
The mayor said he expects that any officer expressing racist, anti-Muslim, or menacing comments will be fired.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Donald Trump's
Zuckerberg announced that the company will make policy changes "to connect people with authoritative information about voting, crack down on voter suppression, and fight hate speech."
Zuckerberg announced that the company will make policy changes "to connect people with authoritative information about voting, crack down on voter suppression, and fight hate speech."
Facebook bows to public pressure
Jana Katsuyama reports.
Jana Katsuyama reports.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
Growing list of companies to boycott Facebook ads in July for ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ campaign
Patagonia, REI and Northface are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the campaign.
Patagonia, REI and Northface are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the campaign.
Facebook removes Trump re-election campaign ads for violating 'organized hate' policy
The ads called on supporters to sign a petition and "stand with your President and his decision to declare ANTIFA a Terrorist Organization.“
The ads called on supporters to sign a petition and "stand with your President and his decision to declare ANTIFA a Terrorist Organization.“
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Zuckerberg still under fire over inflammatory Trump posts, CEO takes no action
In a meeting with employees Tuesday, Zuckerberg stood behind his position which allows President Trump's controversial post "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" under freedom of expression.
In a meeting with employees Tuesday, Zuckerberg stood behind his position which allows President Trump's controversial post "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" under freedom of expression.
Facebook CEO takes no action after employees and social justice leaders call for change
Maureen Naylor reports.
Maureen Naylor reports.
Facebook buys Giphy, popular tool for creating animated GIFs
The companies did not disclose financial terms. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, Axios said the deal is valued around $400 million.
The companies did not disclose financial terms. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, Axios said the deal is valued around $400 million.
Facebook launches interactive COVID-19 map showing number of people reporting symptoms by county
Facebook released an interactive COVID-19 map that shows how many people are reporting symptoms at the county level across the U.S.
Facebook released an interactive COVID-19 map that shows how many people are reporting symptoms at the county level across the U.S.
Facebook won't allow promotion of protests 'that defy government's guidance' on social distancing
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook to warn users who viewed coronavirus hoaxes
The new notice will be sent to users who have liked, reacted to, or commented on posts featuring harmful or false claims about COVID-19 after they have been removed by moderators.
The new notice will be sent to users who have liked, reacted to, or commented on posts featuring harmful or false claims about COVID-19 after they have been removed by moderators.
Facebook shares location data to help COVID-19 researchers
Facebook has announced new tools to help researchers track social distancing and other efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Facebook has announced new tools to help researchers track social distancing and other efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man starts Facebook group to highlight Pleasant Hill restaurants still open for take-out
Like most restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic, it's a struggle for survival in big cities and small bedroom communities alike.
Like most restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic, it's a struggle for survival in big cities and small bedroom communities alike.
Facebook recommends working from home for all Bay Area employees due to coronavirus
In light of the novel coronavirus outbreak/COVID-19, Facebook is encouraging Bay Area staff to work from home starting Friday, March 6 a spokesperson said on Thursday.
In light of the novel coronavirus outbreak/COVID-19, Facebook is encouraging Bay Area staff to work from home starting Friday, March 6 a spokesperson said on Thursday.
Facebook announces donation to support SF Chinatown businesses
For anyone familiar with San Francisco's Chinatown it's clear something is off. Parking is easier, the sidewalks clear, the shops largely empty. Businesses say they've seen a dip in business since Covid-19 first appeared.
For anyone familiar with San Francisco's Chinatown it's clear something is off. Parking is easier, the sidewalks clear, the shops largely empty. Businesses say they've seen a dip in business since Covid-19 first appeared.