Whistleblower: "Almost no one outside of Facebook knows what happens inside Facebook"
Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower who released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents, said the social media company could "destroy" her for speaking out, but she believed that "as long as Facebook is operating in the.....»»
Meta lay-offs: Facebook owner to cut 10,000 staff
In addition to the culling of 10,000 jobs, 5,000 vacancies at the company will be left unfilled......»»
Meta layoffs: Facebook owner to cut 10,000 staff
In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled......»»
Meta layoffs: Facebook-owner to cut 10,000 staff
In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled......»»
Facebook-parent Meta plans to lay off another 10,000 employees
Facebook-parent Meta plans to lay off another 10,000 workers, marking the second round of significant job cuts announced by the tech giant in four months......»»
Twitter could have a new rival — a platform created by Meta
Facebook-parent Meta is exploring building a new, standalone platform for sharing text updates, the company confirmed to CNN on Friday, in what could mark the most high-profile new contender to take on Twitter as it falters under Elon Musk......»»
Fake ChatGPT Chrome extension targeted Facebook Ad accounts
ChatGPT has garnered a lot of questions about its security and capacity for manipulation, partly because it is a new software that has seen unprecedented growth (hosting 100 million users just two months following its launch). Security concerns vary.....»»
The four factors that fuel disinformation among Facebook ads
Before and after the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Russia's Internet Research Agency purchased tens of thousands of Facebook ads in an effort to stoke division among Americans. Their effect on the election is hard to quantify. But their reach is u.....»»
Facebook Messenger is now coming back to the Facebook app
Facebook has announced that they will be bringing Messenger back into the main Facebook app, removing the need for users to use two separate apps. The post Facebook Messenger is now coming back to the Facebook app first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Facebook tests bringing back in-app messaging features as it competes with TikTok
Nearly a decade after Facebook angered some users by splitting off messaging features from its flagship social networking application and forcing people to download a separate app to chat with friends, the company is now testing out reversing the mov.....»»
Teen in jail for "sarcastic" Facebook threat
A seemingly sarcastic Facebook comment has landed a 19-year-old Texan in jail for more than four months......»»
Was this Mark Zuckerberg"s first website?
Is a teen's awkward Angelfire page from 1999 the first-ever website by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg?.....»»
Facebook Home, privacy and you
Facebook Home, a new Android app, has some pundits and privacy experts concerned about potential data grabs......»»
Some early peeks at Facebook Home
The new Facebook Home Android app isn't scheduled to launch until Friday, but the Internet is getting some early peeks......»»
Facebook Reels can now last up to 90 seconds
In an attempt to catch up with TikTok, Meta announced a series of upgrades for Facebook Reels on Friday. Most notably, Reels are now 1.5x … The post Facebook Reels can now last up to 90 seconds appeared first on BGR. In an attempt to.....»»
Facebook revamps controversial content moderation process for VIPs
Facebook-parent Meta on Friday announced a revamp of its "cross-check" moderation system after facing criticism for giving VIPs special treatment by applying different review processes for VIP posts versus those from regular users......»»
As we await Apple Headset launch, Meta’s 4-year AR/VR plan leaks
The first Apple Headset launch is expected to happen later this year, following an initial unveiling at WWDC in June. While we wait, a leak has given a glimpse into the AR/VR plans of one of Apple’s rivals in this field, Facebook owner Meta. These.....»»
Meta says $725M deal ends all Cambridge Analytica claims; one state disagrees
The settlement agreement approval process begins tomorrow. Enlarge / Facebook co-founder, Chairman, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. (credit: Chip Somodevilla / Staff | Getty Images North America) Tomorrow is the day that Meta e.....»»
Social media provides space for "digital cosmopolitanism," argue researchers
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have repeatedly been the subject of negative news coverage. As a result, the positive aspects associated with digital platforms have been overlooked. In light of this, a recent study has explored th.....»»
Meta cracks down on a growing crime against teenagers
Meta is taking steps to crack down on the spread of "revenge porn" images of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram......»»
Revenge porn blocked in similar way to Apple’s abandoned CSAM scans
Facebook has been working on ways to prevent the posting of so-called “revenge porn” – aka non-consensual sharing of explicit photos by former partners and others – and sextortion attempts, especially those against teenagers. Its first tool,.....»»