Mark Zuckerberg
Digital rights groups hit back after US and UK alliance push to cut privacy in messaging apps
For one thing, the intent seems one-sided as it would make life easier for law enforcement, but at the same time putt users in jeopardy – for example, journalists, activists, and abuse victims who rely on safe, encrypted communication, sometimes for their lives.
Facebook censors professor’s Wiki documenting Elizabeth Warren’s controversies
Cornell Law School professor William Jacobson is the one who was in this instance forced to bear the brunt of Facebook’s overzealous attempts to moderate its platform.
82% of adults believe social media platforms are biased towards select news organizations
The survey results reflect wider concerns about the negative effects of the way social media companies handle the news.
Elizabeth Warren hits back at Mark Zuckerberg after leaked audio saying her presidency would suck for Facebook
Zuckerberg said that her becoming president would create “a legal challenge” for his company, but one that he was nevertheless certain Facebook would win.
Report: Facebook will only pay a quarter of the publishers featured in its coming news section
Facebook is facing growing scrutiny over the way it selectively presents the news to readers.
Amazon, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp join big tech anti-terror coalition for fighting “extremist” content online
The announcement follows warnings from the EFF that innocent users will be hurt the most when attempting to crush “extremist” speech online.
Mark Zuckerberg agrees there “clearly was bias” in Facebook “fact-check” of pro-life non-profit Live Action
Facebook’s “independent fact-checkers” are being investigated for alleged motive-driven fact-checking on Live Action’s page.
Facebook executives say Zuckerberg and Sandberg are “incredibly involved” in content policy and moderation
Apparently, Sandberg and Zuckerberg are willing to micromanage the behemoth that currently serves nearly 2.5 billion users and has tens of thousands of employees.
Senator Ron Wyden suggests “the possibility of a prison term” for Mark Zuckerberg’s lies
Facebook was recently fined $5 billion by the FTC for privacy violations – a fine that many saw as a slap on the wrist.
The only demographic not leaving Facebook is those aged 50+, research shows
Young people are leaving the platform in droves.
Facebook reportedly developing messaging app Threads that automatically shares real-time location data
The app could potentially allow Facebook to mine even more highly personal data from its users.
FTC chairman says Facebook merging with Instagram and WhatsApp will make it difficult to break up
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is planning to unify the messaging features of Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.