facebook Over 500 Brands Boycott Facebook Ads to Protest Hate Speech Policies A growing coalition of more than 500 companies halts Facebook advertising to demand stronger action against hate speech. The unprecedented "Stop Hate for Profit" campaign directly targets the social network's massive annual ad revenue.
facebook Facebook Plans Shift to Half Remote Workforce by 2030 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces plans to permanently allow remote work for many employees, aiming for half the company to work remotely within a decade. This gradual shift follows similar moves by Twitter and Shopify during the coronavirus pandemic.
facebook Facebook Plans Permanent Remote Work for Half Its Workforce Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces that up to half of the company's employees will work remotely within the next decade. The tech giant plans to aggressively hire remote workers to boost recruitment and diversity.
facebook Facebook Plans Shift to Half Remote Workforce Within a Decade Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces a major push toward remote work, predicting half of employees will work from home within ten years. The company plans to adjust salaries based on location while expanding hiring outside major tech hubs.
facebook Facebook Commits $100 Million to Support Small Businesses During Pandemic Facebook launches a $100 million grant program to assist 30,000 small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The tech giant also expands its efforts to curb misinformation and supports various global relief funds.
facebook California Sues to Force Facebook to Hand Over Cambridge Analytica Documents California's attorney general accuses Facebook of ignoring subpoenas related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal and asks a court to compel the company to produce the requested evidence.
twitter Twitter's Political Ad Ban Masks Deeper Platform Issues Twitter bans political ads while Facebook embraces unchecked paid lies, but neither approach solves the underlying ethical failures of major social platforms.
twitter Twitter Bans Political Ads, Directly Contrasting Facebook's Stance Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announces a complete ban on political advertising, arguing that paying for reach compromises democratic infrastructure. The decision sets Twitter apart from Facebook, which continues to allow politicians to run targeted ads without fact-checking.
facebook Facebook Employees Demand Action Against Political Ad Misinformation Over 250 Facebook employees sign an open letter demanding CEO Mark Zuckerberg address lies in political ads. The workers propose solutions like fact-checking and limiting microtargeting to prevent the platform from profiting off misinformation.
bitcoin Bitcoin Prices Plummet Amid Fears Over Google's Quantum Computing Advance Bitcoin drops below $7,500 as investors react to Google's quantum computing milestone and Mark Zuckerberg's shaky Libra testimony. The crash shatters hopes that $8,000 would serve as a price floor for the struggling digital currency.
facebook Facebook CEO Faces Congress Over Controversial Libra Cryptocurrency Plans Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Financial Services Committee to address concerns about Facebook's planned Libra cryptocurrency. Lawmakers demand clearer answers after finding previous testimony from the project's lead executive unsatisfactory.
facebook Facebook Prioritizes Algorithmic Outrage Over Genuine Free Speech Mark Zuckerberg claims Facebook defends free expression, but the platform actually provides algorithmic amplification optimized for engagement and outrage rather than equal voice.
facebook US and Allied Officials Urge Facebook to Abandon Encryption Plans Law enforcement leaders from the US, UK, and Australia are pressuring Mark Zuckerberg to halt Facebook's planned shift to end-to-end encryption. Officials argue that locking down messages completely severs their ability to investigate and rescue children from exploitation.
facebook Facebook Vows Legal Fight Over EU Global Content Takedown Ruling Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces plans to challenge a European court ruling that allows EU nations to demand global content removal. The company argues the decision threatens free speech by letting one country dictate internet rules worldwide.
facebook Zuckerberg's TikTok Misunderstanding Threatens Facebook's Future Leaked audio reveals Mark Zuckerberg views TikTok as merely an Explore Tab, missing its true nature as a new form of premeditated social entertainment.