Facebook rejects Illinois police group's ‘officer of the year’ post over ‘sensitive social issues’: report
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police wanted more people to know about hero East Peoria Officer Jeffrey Bieber, so it planned to pay Facebook extra for a "boost" in distribution of its post, according to a report.
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police wanted more people to know about hero East Peoria Officer Jeffrey Bieber, so it planned to pay Facebook extra for a "boost" in distribution of its post, according to a report.
Woman gets Facebook timeout for 'men are dumb' comment, labled as 'hate speech'
A married Michigan woman is adamant she's not a man-hater but was joking when she asked 'why are men so dumb' on a Facebook meme. But that comment got her banned for a day from the social media giant.
A married Michigan woman is adamant she's not a man-hater but was joking when she asked 'why are men so dumb' on a Facebook meme. But that comment got her banned for a day from the social media giant.
Cook County to host bilingual Facebook Live events to answer COVID questions
Dr. Kiran Joshi, Co-lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health, explains the Facebook Live events "Ask The Doctor" that will answer questions in English and Spanish about COVID-19.
Dr. Kiran Joshi, Co-lead of the Cook County Department of Public Health, explains the Facebook Live events "Ask The Doctor" that will answer questions in English and Spanish about COVID-19.
New book 'An Ugly Truth' reveals how Facebook enables hate groups and disinformation
Author and New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel talks about her new book, "An Ugly Truth," that peels back the curtain on Facebook's destructive policies.
Author and New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel talks about her new book, "An Ugly Truth," that peels back the curtain on Facebook's destructive policies.
Facebook responds to Biden’s criticism over COVID-19 information
Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.
Facebook has responded to the White House's claim that the company isn't doing enough to stop the spread of COVID-19 misinformation.
Biden: Social media 'killing people' with misinformation
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
White House says Facebook needs to work harder to censor COVID-19 misinformation
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Trump files class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google
Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.
Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.
Facebook suspends Trump for 2 years after oversight board ruling
Former President Donald Trump has been suspended from Facebook for two years after an oversight board ruling, the social media company announced.
Former President Donald Trump has been suspended from Facebook for two years after an oversight board ruling, the social media company announced.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Parents, child advocacy groups speak out against social media for kids
A group of parents and child advocacy agencies have banded together to crack down on social media apps that target young children.
A group of parents and child advocacy agencies have banded together to crack down on social media apps that target young children.
Facebook’s new feature will prompt users to read articles before sharing them
Facebook is testing a new feature that will prompt users to read news articles before they share them on the social media platform.
Facebook is testing a new feature that will prompt users to read news articles before they share them on the social media platform.
Illinois Attorney General urges Facebook to scrap plans for kids' Instagram
"Predators go where the kids are," a cyber security expert said. "If predators know that kids are in a 13 and younger site, they're going to find a way to get in. That's why this is a bad idea."
"Predators go where the kids are," a cyber security expert said. "If predators know that kids are in a 13 and younger site, they're going to find a way to get in. That's why this is a bad idea."
Trump launches his own 'communications' platform in wake of Facebook spat
Mana Ionescu, president of Lightspan Digital, talks about the impact of former president Donald Trump creating his own lane of communication with his fervent base.
Mana Ionescu, president of Lightspan Digital, talks about the impact of former president Donald Trump creating his own lane of communication with his fervent base.
Facebook board upholds Trump ban, just not indefinitely
Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — at least not yet.
Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — at least not yet.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Apple, Facebook clash in privacy battle
Daliah Saper of Saper Law explains what's at stake in the data tracking scrum between two of tech's biggest companies.
Daliah Saper of Saper Law explains what's at stake in the data tracking scrum between two of tech's biggest companies.
Facebook, Instagram outages reported by thousands of users
No, it's not just you. More than 18,000 Facebook users reported a possible outage, according to Downdetector.
No, it's not just you. More than 18,000 Facebook users reported a possible outage, according to Downdetector.
Facebook data on more than 500M users found online
Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.
Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.