Facebook's oversight board: Watchdog or distraction?
Facebook's most prominent critics — including misinformation researchers, academics and activists — are notably missing from the roster of their oversight board.
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.
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.
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.
San Francisco board rebukes naming hospital for Facebook CEO
Tuesday's nonbinding resolution approved 10-1 is not a law and does not require the hospital to do anything.
Republican lawmakers question the heads of social media and tech giants
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.
Facebook demands academics disable ad-targeting data tool
The researchers say the disputed tool is vital to understanding how Facebook has been used as a conduit for disinformation and manipulation.
Facebook blocks planned end-of-life broadcasts of chronically ill man
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
Facebook curbs political ads - for 7 days before US election
It's not clear if the changes are enough.
Zuck admits Facebook made a big mistake
A militia page was an oversight, Zuckerberg said.
Black advocacy groups team up with UCSF to provide COVID-19 testing next week
UCSF's diagnostic laboratory, adjacent to the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub in Mission Bay, will process the test results in two to three days.
Four Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition
The four CEOs are testifing remotely for a hearing Wednesday by the House Judciary subcommittee on antitrust.
Calls grow to remove Zuckerberg name from San Francisco General Hospital
Two San Francisco supervisors say that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's name doesn't deserve to be on the city's public hospital.
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."
Facebook bows to public pressure
Jana Katsuyama reports.
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.
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.
Facebook CEO takes no action after employees and social justice leaders call for change
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.