Facebook introduces new fact-check tool to combat Holocaust denial
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.
Kissimmee police officer fired after Facebook posts
A Kissimmee police officer is out of a job, after sharing questionable posts on his Facebook profile, his supervisors say.
A Kissimmee police officer is out of a job, after sharing questionable posts on his Facebook profile, his supervisors say.
Facebook warns staff to avoid wearing company-branded clothing, for safety reasons
Facebook has reportedly sent out an internal memo about employee safety, warning staff to avoid wearing or carrying company branded items in public.
Facebook has reportedly sent out an internal memo about employee safety, warning staff to avoid wearing or carrying company branded items in public.
President Trump banned by Facebook and Instagram
Social media platforms have taken unprecedented actions against the president of the United States.
Social media platforms have taken unprecedented actions against the president of the United States.
Politician broke promise to unblock critics from Facebook, costing taxpayers at least $160,000
Douglas County spent more than $160,000 in legal fees after a commissioner reneged on a promise to unblock critics from his Facebook page.
Douglas County spent more than $160,000 in legal fees after a commissioner reneged on a promise to unblock critics from his Facebook page.
Facebook pauses political ad ban for Georgia runoffs
Facebook said Tuesday it will temporarily pause its ban on political advertising in the U.S. to allow ads for the Georgia runoff elections for the state’s two Senate seats.
Facebook said Tuesday it will temporarily pause its ban on political advertising in the U.S. to allow ads for the Georgia runoff elections for the state’s two Senate seats.
48 states, federal regulators bring antitrust action against Facebook
The antitrust lawsuits were announced by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
The antitrust lawsuits were announced by the Federal Trade Commission and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Credit card 'skimmers' found inside social media buttons
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.
Australia to reveal laws to make Google, Facebook pay for news
Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.
Australia’s government will soon reveal in Parliament legislation that would make Facebook and Google pay for journalism.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
Election 2020: Facebook will label Trump, Biden posts with projected winner of presidency
The company says the move is the latest effort in steps they’re taking to “provide reliable information” as misinformation spreads about the 2020 election.
The company says the move is the latest effort in steps they’re taking to “provide reliable information” as misinformation spreads about the 2020 election.
Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Facebook reducing distribution of Hunter Biden story in New York Post
Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.
Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.
Facebook removes more than 275 fake accounts linked to conservative group
Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans. The platform announced Thursday that it's also banned an Arizona-based marketing firm that its investigation found was behind the fake accounts.
Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans. The platform announced Thursday that it's also banned an Arizona-based marketing firm that its investigation found was behind the fake accounts.
Facebook and Twitter flag Trump post falsely claiming flu is deadlier than COVID-19
After returning to the White House after being hospitalized for COVID-19, the president downplayed the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans by claiming it is not as deadly as the seasonal flu.
After returning to the White House after being hospitalized for COVID-19, the president downplayed the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans by claiming it is not as deadly as the seasonal flu.
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs to speak at Senate hearing
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
Kim Kardashian West, other celebrities join Instagram 'freeze' to protest Facebook inaction
Celebs are taking part in a 24-hour Instagram “freeze” to protest against the failure of Facebook to stop hateful content and curb election misinformation.
Celebs are taking part in a 24-hour Instagram “freeze” to protest against the failure of Facebook to stop hateful content and curb election misinformation.
Zuckerberg rejects claim that Facebook is 'right-wing echo chamber'
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a tense clash with Axios editor-in-chief Mike Allen over the suggestion that Facebook is a "right-wing echo chamber."
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a tense clash with Axios editor-in-chief Mike Allen over the suggestion that Facebook is a "right-wing echo chamber."
Facebook blocks planned end-of-life broadcasts of chronically ill man
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.