Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Zuckerberg’s AI glasses live demo fails spectacularly at major tech event
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.
Facebook class-action settlement: Here's how much you could get
Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.
Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Facebook whistleblower barred from promoting new tell-all book
A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.
Is Facebook down? Thousands of users report outage
Thousands of users reported an outage on Facebook on Wednesday evening, according to Downdetector.
Meta approves bonuses of up to 200% for company execs as it lays off workers
Facebook parent company Meta recently announced that it approved bonuses of up to 200% for the company's executives.
Meta slashes 3,600 jobs worldwide, including in the Bay Area
Tech and social media giant Meta is laying off thousands of workers in an effort to push productivity upward.
Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
Meta cutting 'low performers' in latest round of layoffs
Meta plans to cut 5% of its workforce, weeding out its lowest performers.
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.
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.
Teen targeted online sellers, robbing them at gunpoint, Marietta police say
A 17-year-old was arrested after detectives say he robbed people he met through Facebook Marketplace.
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.”
Scam targets mourning community of deputy killed in the line of duty
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office says it will continue to investigate a scam perpetrated in the name of fallen investigator Taylor Bristow.
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.
Ossoff-sponsored bill targets social media's influence on children
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, would limit how social media companies can target children.
Undercover sting catches Facebook Marketplace robbers in the act
Two men were arrested for robbing people they met on Facebook Marketplace.
Georgia sheriff's annual gun raffle banned from Facebook
The Carroll County sheriff says Facebook will no longer allow his agency to post about their yearly gun raffle to raise money for community programs.