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Dec 19, 2024, 9:15 AM
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Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms requests for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivalsDec 19, 2024, 9:15 AM
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Dec 17, 2024, 7:47 AM
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Facebook owner hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach
European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accountsDec 17, 2024, 7:47 AM
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Sep 25, 2024, 11:55 AM
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Teens discuss how social media reshapes childhood in FX docuseries
"Social Studies" examines the harsh realities of growing up online.Sep 25, 2024, 11:55 AM
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Aug 28, 2024, 5:03 PM
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Unpacking Mark Zuckerberg's letter to Congress about Biden and Facebook
The Facebook founder talked about the site's approach to COVID-19 posts in the pandemic. Media and tech correspondent Peter Kafka discussed the letter on "Start Here."Aug 28, 2024, 5:03 PM
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Jan 31, 2024, 6:01 PM
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4 takeaways for parents from the Senate grilling of social media CEOs
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families in dramatic testimony on Capitol Hill.Jan 31, 2024, 6:01 PM
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Mar 15, 2024, 12:01 PM
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Supreme Court sets rules on when public officials can block social media users
The Supreme Court laid out a new test for determining when actions taken by government employees on social media constitute official business verses personal conduct.Mar 15, 2024, 12:01 PM
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Mar 5, 2024, 12:43 PM
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Facebook, Instagram and Threads outage: 'We resolved the issue'
Meta previously said users were "having trouble accessing our services."Mar 5, 2024, 12:43 PM
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Feb 26, 2024, 5:17 PM
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Supreme Court hears major cases on free speech, laws regulating social media
The nation's highest court is weighing laws in Texas and Florida that would limit internet companies' power to moderate political content.Feb 26, 2024, 5:17 PM
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Feb 6, 2024, 11:05 AM
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Meta will label AI-generated images on Instagram and Facebook
Meta will label AI-generated images on Instagram and Facebook; "I hope this is a big step forward," a Meta executive told "GMA."Feb 6, 2024, 11:05 AM
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Jan 31, 2024, 12:13 PM
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Florida House of Representatives approves bill to ban social media for kids under 16
A Florida bill that would prohibit kids under 16 from signing up for most social media platforms has passed the state House of Representatives.Jan 31, 2024, 12:13 PM
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Jan 24, 2024, 3:48 PM
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New York City mayor declares social media an 'environmental toxin'
New York City is classifying social media as a "public health hazard," Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday during his State of the City address.Jan 24, 2024, 3:48 PM
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Dec 14, 2023, 9:04 AM
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Meta ad policy allowing 2020 election denial followed warning of political backlash, sources say
Meta's policy allows denial of past elections but bans it for current or future ones.Dec 14, 2023, 9:04 AM
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Nov 20, 2023, 1:29 PM
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'Really worried': Meta decision allowing 2020 election-denial ads risks distrust, extremism, experts say
Some researchers downplayed the impact of Meta's decision, noting limited influence of online ads.Nov 20, 2023, 1:29 PM
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Nov 9, 2023, 4:57 PM
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Lawsuit claims Mark Zuckerberg allegedly ignored warnings about Instagram's impact on young users' mental health
Meta could be forced to pay retribution to users if the lawsuit moves forward.Nov 9, 2023, 4:57 PM
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Oct 24, 2023, 2:55 PM
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Facebook, Instagram harm young people's mental health, lawsuit says
Dozens of states are taking action Tuesday against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, for allegedly harming young people's mental health.Oct 24, 2023, 2:55 PM
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Oct 16, 2023, 10:53 AM
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Israel-Hamas war: Tech platforms under scrutiny over spread of false, graphic posts
European Union sent letters to platforms over possible content violations.Oct 16, 2023, 10:53 AM
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Sep 12, 2023, 11:57 AM
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Influencer 101? These colleges are teaching students the business of being an influencer
Influencer Relations at USC's Annenberg School for Communication dives into key components of the influencer world including business and strategic management.Sep 12, 2023, 11:57 AM
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Aug 14, 2023, 12:12 PM
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Mark Zuckerberg says Elon Musk 'isn't serious' about cage match and it's 'time to move on'
The billionaire entrepreneurs have gone back and forth on the plans for weeks.Aug 14, 2023, 12:12 PM
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Jul 7, 2023, 11:58 AM
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Twitter sends Meta cease-and-desist letter over new Threads app: Sources
Twitter sent Meta a cease-and-desist letter over the newly launched Threads.Jul 7, 2023, 11:58 AM
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Jul 5, 2023, 9:02 PM
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2 million sign-ups in 2 hours: What to know about newly launched Threads
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, officially launched Threads on Wednesday.Jul 5, 2023, 9:02 PM
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Jun 19, 2023, 3:49 PM
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Health experts worry as Meta rolls back some COVID misinformation policies
Health experts are worried that misinformation about COVID-19 will spread online after Meta announced it will be rolling back some of its misinformation policies.Jun 19, 2023, 3:49 PM
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May 22, 2023, 5:31 AM
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Meta fined $1.3 billion for violating European data privacy rules
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, was fined $1.3 billion for failing to comply with the European Union’s privacy policies.May 22, 2023, 5:31 AM
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Apr 21, 2023, 4:12 PM
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Facebook users can now claim their share of a $725M privacy settlement. Here's how
Facebook users who had an account at any time from May 2007 to the end of last year can now apply for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement.Apr 21, 2023, 4:12 PM
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Apr 19, 2023, 2:26 PM
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Facebook parent Meta to slash 10,000 employees
CEO Mark Zuckerberg described the cuts as part of Meta's "Year of Efficiency."Apr 19, 2023, 2:26 PM
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Mar 24, 2023, 3:47 PM
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New Utah laws require minors to get parental consent to open, maintain social media accounts
Two new Utah laws aim to restrict harm caused by social media to minors.Mar 24, 2023, 3:47 PM
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Feb 19, 2023, 10:55 PM
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Meta announces verification subscription service for Facebook and Instagram users
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Sunday that the company will begin testing a new paid subscription service on its platforms amid sluggish revenue growth.Feb 19, 2023, 10:55 PM
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Jan 30, 2023, 2:59 PM
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13-year-olds are too young to be on social media, US surgeon general says
Meta, Twitter and other social media platforms currently allow 13-year-olds to join.Jan 30, 2023, 2:59 PM
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Jan 18, 2023, 11:53 AM
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Trump requests meeting with Meta to discuss 'prompt reinstatement' to Facebook
Former President Donald Trump is looking to get back on Facebook.Jan 18, 2023, 11:53 AM
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Dec 13, 2022, 6:02 AM
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Meta says it will share software in attempt to combat terrorism, human trafficking
Meta announced the release of new software to combat terrorism and human trafficking on Tuesday.Dec 13, 2022, 6:02 AM
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Nov 9, 2022, 6:46 AM
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Mark Zuckerberg announces Meta will lay off 11,000 employees
Mark Zuckerberg has announced that Meta will be laying off 11,000 of its employees -- an estimated 13% of its workforce.Nov 9, 2022, 6:46 AM
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Sep 27, 2022, 8:40 AM
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How China, Russia recently sought to spread political misinformation online, according to Meta
Social media accounts with ties to users in China and Russia posed as media outlets in an attempt to manipulate users, Meta employees told reporters on MondaySep 27, 2022, 8:40 AM
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Aug 25, 2022, 1:52 PM
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Meta takes down hundreds of Facebook, Instagram accounts associated with Proud Boys
Executives with Meta announced they recently removed 480 Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages, and groups associated with the Proud Boys far-right extremist group.Aug 25, 2022, 1:52 PM
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Aug 4, 2022, 5:27 PM
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Meta cracks down on cyberespionage, warns of 'perception hacking' ahead of midterm elections
In a new report from Meta, the social media giant details how it disrupted two espionage operations and removed three networks.Aug 4, 2022, 5:27 PM
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Jun 9, 2022, 5:34 PM
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Parents sue Meta alleging teen daughter suffered due to Instagram addiction
Kathleen and Jeff Spence say their daughter began using Instagram at age 11.Jun 9, 2022, 5:34 PM
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Jun 1, 2022, 4:13 PM
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Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta, Facebook's parent company, announces she's leaving
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down from her position.Jun 1, 2022, 4:13 PM
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May 23, 2022, 1:04 PM
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DC attorney general sues Mark Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica data breach
The Cambridge Analytica leak allegedly exposed 87 million people's data.May 23, 2022, 1:04 PM
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Feb 28, 2022, 1:43 PM
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Meta disrupts social media misinformation campaigns targeting Ukrainians
Two social media misinformation campaigns exploiting tensions in Russia and Ukraine were identified and disabled on Facebook over the weekend.Feb 28, 2022, 1:43 PM
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Feb 4, 2022, 5:12 AM
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Mom sues social media giants for allegedly driving her 11-year-old daughter to suicide
A Connecticut mother filed a lawsuit last month against Meta and Snap for allegedly causing the death of her 11-year-old daughter.Feb 4, 2022, 5:12 AM
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Jan 20, 2022, 5:37 PM
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Meta report highlights rise of home-grown online deception campaigns
According to new data from Meta, last year, a rising share of the online deception campaigns taken down by the company were home-grown.Jan 20, 2022, 5:37 PM
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Jan 6, 2022, 7:26 AM
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Facebook promoted extremism leading to federal officer Dave Patrick Underwood's murder: Lawsuit
Underwood was shot and killed guarding the federal courthouse in Oakland, Calif.Jan 6, 2022, 7:26 AM
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