Facebook turns 20: Here's what else was happening in 2004
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
Mark Zuckerberg plans to build advanced AI, worrying experts
The Meta CEO said on social media that he wants to make the new AI tools available to everyone.
The Meta CEO said on social media that he wants to make the new AI tools available to everyone.
Chicago man sues 27 women over negative reviews in Facebook group calling him 'clingy,' and a ghoster
A Chicago man is suing dozens of women for $75,000 after they wrote negative reviews on a Facebook page describing him as "clingy" claiming his reputation has been harmed.
A Chicago man is suing dozens of women for $75,000 after they wrote negative reviews on a Facebook page describing him as "clingy" claiming his reputation has been harmed.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens use TikTok, YouTube 'almost constantly,’ survey finds
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report
The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.
The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.
AZ AG Mayes joins other states in Meta lawsuit
Attorneys Generals in 43 states, including Kris Mayes of Arizona, have joined forces to sue Meta, the parent company of social media sites Facebook and Instagram, over alleged mental health problems among children and teens. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.
Attorneys Generals in 43 states, including Kris Mayes of Arizona, have joined forces to sue Meta, the parent company of social media sites Facebook and Instagram, over alleged mental health problems among children and teens. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.
Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Latest consumer product recalls: Contaminated eye drops, crackers and tamales sold at Trader Joe's
Several products have been recalled over the past week for health and safety reasons.
Several products have been recalled over the past week for health and safety reasons.
Recalled products tied to infant deaths still being sold on Meta’s Facebook Marketplace, lawmakers say
Amazon, Walmart, Target and other online marketplaces also received letters.
Amazon, Walmart, Target and other online marketplaces also received letters.
Facebook users have until Aug. 25 to file claim for lawsuit settlement money — what to know
If you're hoping to get any money from a $725 million Facebook lawsuit settlement, you have until Friday to file a claim.
If you're hoping to get any money from a $725 million Facebook lawsuit settlement, you have until Friday to file a claim.
Mark Zuckerberg says ‘it’s time to move on’ from Elon Musk proposed cage fight
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
Zuckerberg says he's 'ready to fight' Musk
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
Elon Musk gives update on cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Epic location’
The tech tycoons’ upcoming fight dates back to an exchange between the two men in June.
The tech tycoons’ upcoming fight dates back to an exchange between the two men in June.
Elon Musk says cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg will be livestreamed for charity
Zuckerberg is actually trained in mixed martial arts, while Musk said he's been bringing weights to lift at work.
Zuckerberg is actually trained in mixed martial arts, while Musk said he's been bringing weights to lift at work.