Facebook, Instagram users surprised to find themselves following Trump, Vance
A Meta spokesperson is speaking out after some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.
A Meta spokesperson is speaking out after some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.
Meta is getting rid of fact checkers
Meta is pulling a 180 and ending its third party fact checking program in the U.S.
Meta is pulling a 180 and ending its third party fact checking program in the U.S.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
Fake missing person scams: What to look for on social media
Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.
Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.
Meta introduces next-gen smart glasses with AI and wrist-based control
Meta’s latest update features new AI-powered Ray Ban smart glasses and an affordable VR headset. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also teased a future prototype, Orion, with mind-controlled features.
Meta’s latest update features new AI-powered Ray Ban smart glasses and an affordable VR headset. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also teased a future prototype, Orion, with mind-controlled features.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Mark Zuckerberg letter: White House pressured Facebook over some COVID content during pandemic
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter that Meta made some choices that, “with the benefit of hindsight and new information," the tech giant would not make again. Here's how the White House responded.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter that Meta made some choices that, “with the benefit of hindsight and new information," the tech giant would not make again. Here's how the White House responded.
Chicagoland Mom Squad : Local woman launches group to empower women
March is Women's History Month and with that in mind, we introduce you to a local woman who created a Facebook group to bring women together. The group's founder, Tenille Jackson, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the Chicagoland Mom Squad.
March is Women's History Month and with that in mind, we introduce you to a local woman who created a Facebook group to bring women together. The group's founder, Tenille Jackson, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about the Chicagoland Mom Squad.
Meta reportedly under investigation for drug sales
Prosecutors have been allegedly sending subpoenas as part of a federal grand jury probe.
Prosecutors have been allegedly sending subpoenas as part of a federal grand jury probe.
Parents turn to 'smart firewalls' to monitor children's online activity
Watching over kids' online activity can be difficult, especially with so many devices. But more parents are turning to so-called "smart firewalls" to protect themselves and their kids.
Watching over kids' online activity can be difficult, especially with so many devices. But more parents are turning to so-called "smart firewalls" to protect themselves and their kids.
Meta outage: Facebook, Instagram back online after disruption
Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for a few hours Tuesday morning after a technical issue. Many users across the country reported login issues during the widespread outage.
Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for a few hours Tuesday morning after a technical issue. Many users across the country reported login issues during the widespread outage.
Black Women in Chicago Facebook group offers community, comfort to women across the city
A Facebook group is helping hundreds of Black women across the city form lifelong connections and friendships. Black Women in Chicago gives members a chance to get together for exciting events and meet-ups and there is still room for you.
A Facebook group is helping hundreds of Black women across the city form lifelong connections and friendships. Black Women in Chicago gives members a chance to get together for exciting events and meet-ups and there is still room for you.
Son of Marlen Ochoa-Lopéz holds giveaway for local mothers in need
It's a safe place for mothers to go where they can get free baby items, but it was born out of tragedy.
It's a safe place for mothers to go where they can get free baby items, but it was born out of tragedy.
Facebook's new 'chirping' sound was a mistake; here's how to turn it off
Want to stop the Facebook “chirping" sound as you scroll through your feed? Here’s how.
Want to stop the Facebook “chirping" sound as you scroll through your feed? Here’s how.
Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
Rose and Rob Bronstein traveled from Chicago to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to represent their 15-year-old son, Nate. They sat next to hundreds of others who have lost loved ones and blame the involvement of social media.
Rose and Rob Bronstein traveled from Chicago to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to represent their 15-year-old son, Nate. They sat next to hundreds of others who have lost loved ones and blame the involvement of social media.
Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
The Senate crowd was filled with parents, including two�Chicago�parents, of bullied victims.
The Senate crowd was filled with parents, including two�Chicago�parents, of bullied victims.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.