Facebook

Despite Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META), formerly Facebook, promising to provide an age-appropriate experience for young users, it has been revealed that Instagram‘s algorithm continues to recommend sexually explicit content to accounts of teenagers. What Happened: The Wall Street Journal...

The U.S. Supreme Court will reportedly consider spiking a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) that accuses the Mark Zuckerberg-led company of duping investors on the data-harvesting scandal involving British political consultancy Cambridge Analytica. Justices said...

A revelation came to light on Friday in the hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump. What Happened: Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan disclosed that a Facebook user claimed to have insider information about the trial’s outcome. The announcement was made in a letter...

Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging and social media platform Telegram, had a run-in with Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a meeting in 2009 that subtly shaped their futures in the tech industry but also led to a lot of competitive mistrust between the two entrepreneurs....

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has taken down numerous Facebook accounts linked to covert influence campaigns from various countries, including China, Iran, Russia and Israel. The campaigns reportedly used artificial intelligence tools to spread disinformation. What...

Deepfake scams have become a significant threat, with criminals using generative AI to manipulate videos, sounds, and images of real individuals, leading to substantial financial losses. Experts warn that the situation could worsen as AI technology continues to evolve. What Happened: The rise of...

A young social media influencer, Grace Wolstenholme, has accused Meta Platforms Inc‘s (NASDAQ:META) Facebook of failing to take action against a fraudulent account that was using her content to make money. This has resulted in a significant financial loss for the influencer. What Happened:...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg is back on the water after six months, and he’s celebrating a significant milestone, this time with a special device – the Ray-Ban Meta glasses. What Happened: Zuckerberg took to Facebook on Friday to reveal that he’s "back on the...

A rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump could be decided by several groups including swing state voters, independent voters and young voters in the 2024 presidential election. Biden may be targeting one of those voter categories with a new job posting. What Happened...

One of Facebook’s early employees, Noah Kagan, shared insights into Mark Zuckerberg’s management style. Kagan, who worked for Zuckerberg for nine months, revealed the CEO’s stringent approach to talent management. What Happened: Kagan, who joined Facebook in 2005, shared his...

A former diversity manager at Facebook and Nike has been sentenced to over five years in prison for orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme. What Happened: Barbara Furlow-Smiles, a Georgia resident, was found guilty of wire fraud in December. She was charged with embezzling over $4.9...

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk laughed at a post by a user about a fresh investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) over child safety concerns. What Happened: Musk made a joke about Meta Platforms and its child safety investigations, reacting to a post that suggested that the company would be "...

Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg turned 40 years old on Tuesday, spending half his life shaping how the world connects on social networks. This has also helped catapult himself amongst the richest people in the world, shooting up his wealth to $168 billion, according to the Bloomberg...

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) alleging a campaign ad was suppressed, and an effort is being made to lessen his chances of winning the 2024 election. What Happened: Running as an Independent in the 2024 presidential election, Kennedy...

Elon Musk hit back at the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after he talked about the need for a "social license" as his government intensified scrutiny of social media platforms. What Happened: Musk, the single largest shareholder of X, formerly Twitter, slammed the Australian government...