In 1st Big Test, Oversight Board Says Facebook, Not Trump, Is The Problem
The first big test of Facebook's Oversight Board reveals the challenges of checking the power and scale of the social media giant.
Facebook Ban On Donald Trump Will Hold, Social Network's Oversight Board Rules
While the panel upheld Facebook's suspension of the former president, it said the company's indefinite ban was wrong and gave Facebook six months to either ban Trump permanently or reinstate him.
Reinstate Trump? Facebook Oversight Board Set To Rule On Indefinite Ban
The independent Oversight Board on Wednesday is expected to say whether Facebook should uphold or reverse a ban on the former president put in place after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
'Stop Lying': Muslim Rights Group Sues Facebook Over Claims It Removes Hate Groups
The civil rights group says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised Congress and the public the network would move fast to take down posts that break its rules, but anti-Muslim bigotry is still present.
This News Publisher Quit Facebook. Readership Went Up.
Many media outlets feel they need to be on Facebook to reach people. So why did New Zealand's biggest news publisher decide to go it alone?
Facebook Disputes Claims It Fuels Political Polarization And Extremism
Facebook is giving users more control over what they see, as executives, including Nick Clegg, global affairs vice president, defend it from charges that algorithms favor inflammatory content.
Microsoft, Facebook, Uber Plan To Reopen Offices
All three companies say they intend to abide by local health protocols and safety guidelines as limited numbers of employees will be allowed to return to headquarters.
5 Takeaways From Big Tech's Misinformation Hearing
The leaders of Facebook, Twitter, and Google were not eager to admit fault when it comes to bad information on their platforms, but it's clear Congress is getting closer to regulation.
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs Testify Before Congress: 4 Things To Know
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, Google's Sundar Pichai and Jack Dorsey of Twitter will testify about the steps they have taken to deal with misinformation about the election, COVID-19 and vaccines.
Chinese Hackers Made Fake Facebook Profiles, Apps To Spy On Uyghur Activists
"This activity had the hallmarks of a well-resourced and persistent operation, while obfuscating who's behind it," Facebook said, adding that the malware spread to about 500 people in seven countries.