meta Independent Audit Finds Facebook Censored Palestinian Users During 2021 Conflict A new report from Business for Social Responsibility reveals that Meta violated the free speech rights of Palestinian users by restricting their posts during the May 2021 conflict with Israel.
facebook Internal Documents Reveal Facebook Knows Instagram Harms Teen Girls Leaked documents show Facebook's own research confirms Instagram worsens body image issues and anxiety for a significant percentage of teenage girls, contradicting the company's public stance.
facebook Internal Documents Reveal Facebook Knows Instagram Harms Teen Girls Leaked files show Facebook's own research links Instagram to worsening anxiety and body image issues in young users, contradicting the company's public statements.
senate Senate Subcommittee Grills Facebook Over Instagram's Impact on Youth Mental Health A Senate subcommittee holds a hearing to examine Facebook's internal research on how Instagram harms the mental health of young users. Lawmakers question the company's safety director about what the platform knows and what actions it is taking to protect children.
facebook Senate Subcommittee Grills Facebook Over Instagram's Impact on Youth Mental Health A Senate subcommittee convenes a hearing to examine internal Facebook research revealing the negative mental health effects of Instagram on teenagers. Lawmakers question the company's safety director about what the tech giant knows and what actions it is taking to protect young users.
facebook Facebook Whistleblower Reveals Company Puts Profits Over Public Safety Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen steps forward to reveal that the company intentionally ignores internal research showing its platforms amplify hate and misinformation. She shares thousands of secret documents to expose how Facebook prioritizes profit over user well-being.
facebook Massive 2021 Facebook Outage Knocks Out Global Services for Hours A severe routing error causes Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to go dark worldwide for nearly seven hours, driving millions of users to alternative platforms.
facebook Leaked Documents Reveal Facebook Knows Its Algorithms Fuel Outrage Internal research dubbed the Facebook Papers shows the company is aware its platforms amplify anger, harm teen mental health, and spread misinformation. Lawmakers and journalists are now using these documents to push for greater transparency and regulation.
meta Meta Prepares to Release Q4 2021 Earnings Amid Heavy Scrutiny Meta is set to reveal its fourth-quarter 2021 financial results, with analysts projecting strong sales and earnings despite ongoing privacy headwinds and public controversies.
cryptocurrency Scammers Net Over $10 Million in Fake Crypto Giveaways During Elon Musk SNL Appearance Cybercriminals steal more than $10 million by promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency giveaways on Twitter and YouTube during Elon Musk's Saturday Night Live hosting stint.
facebook Half a Billion Facebook Users Exposed in Massive Data Leak Personal information from over 530 million Facebook accounts appears on a hacking forum, leaving users vulnerable to scams. Experts advise immediate security steps to protect against potential fraud.
facebook Facebook's AI Architect Struggles to Fix the Misinformation Machine He Built The engineer who spearheaded Facebook's engagement-driven AI algorithms now leads the company's Responsible AI team amid an ongoing crisis over amplified misinformation and hate speech.
facebook Facebook's AI Architect Struggles to Fix the Misinformation Crisis He Built The engineer who built Facebook's engagement algorithms now leads the charge to fix the misinformation crisis those same systems created. His new Responsible AI team faces an uphill battle against the company's insatiable appetite for user engagement.
clubhouse Clubhouse Grapples With Growth and Content Moderation Challenges Clubhouse attracts major tech figures like Bill Gates and Elon Musk, but the audio app faces serious privacy and moderation issues as its user base rapidly expands.
social media Social Media Shifts as Clubhouse Surges and Political Attention Drops The social media landscape undergoes significant shifts as Clubhouse reaches millions of users and political content sees a massive decline post-Trump. Indie hackers face new opportunities and challenges in this evolving digital attention economy.