‘Literally IDK’: Facebook Ad Confuses Teen Vogue and Everyone Else
Both Facebook and Teen Vogue were criticized for news-like content that initially carried no advertising disclosure.
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Are White Vans Being Used in Coordinated Human Trafficking Abductions?
Human trafficking scarelore stories make for frequent social media hoaxes.
California Discloses Facebook Probe, Sues for Documents
California's attorney general disclosed an ongoing probe into Facebook's privacy practices, as it sued the company over its repeated refusal to turn over documents and answer questions.
Apple Commits $2.5B to Combat California Housing Crisis
The sum from Apple eclipses pledges by fellow Silicon Valley giants Google and Facebook for addressing the lack of affordable housing in a region where affluent tech workers have helped drive up the cost of homes.
The Pressure Is Now on Facebook to Ban Political Ads, Too
Twitter's ban on political advertising is ratcheting up pressure on Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg to follow suit. But so far, that doesn't appear likely to happen.
Facebook Employees Sign Letter Opposing Political Ads Policy
Hundreds of Facebook employees have signed a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives saying they oppose the social network's policy of letting politicians lie in advertisements.
Facebook CEO Promotes Free Speech; No Questions from Press
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promoted free expression in a speech at Georgetown University, but restrictions on news coverage of the event drew criticism that its rules undermined its message.
Facebook Still Auto-Generating Islamic State, al-Qaida Pages
A whistleblower's complaint shows that Facebook itself has inadvertently provided the two extremist groups with a networking and recruitment tool by producing dozens of pages in their names.
Facebook to Name First Oversight Panel Members by Year-End
The oversight panel is intended to rule on thorny content issues, such as when Facebook or Instagram posts constitute hate speech.
Facebook Expands New Tool Aiming to Shrink ‘News Deserts’
The social media giant said it is expanding its "Today In" service to 6,000 cities and towns across the U.S.
Facebook, Google Face Antitrust Scrutiny from States
Two bipartisan groups of state attorneys general are launching separate antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, adding to regulatory scrutiny of two of the world's largest and most ubiquitous tech companies.
Facebook Face Recognition Feature to Replace Tag Suggestions
Facebook says it is ending its practice of using face recognition software to identify users' friends in uploaded photos and automatically suggesting they "tag" them.
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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.