Facebook failed to protect privacy of children using Messenger Kids app, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.
The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.
Jada Pinkett Smith says 'Red Table Talk' is looking for 'new home' after Facebook Watch cancellation
A Meta spokesperson said it will be refocusing on original content in virtual reality.
A Meta spokesperson said it will be refocusing on original content in virtual reality.
Arizona man accused of sending sexually explicit photos to daughter's teenage best friend
A Peoria man has been arrested, according to court documents, after he allegedly sent sexually explicit photos to his daughter's teenage best friend.
A Peoria man has been arrested, according to court documents, after he allegedly sent sexually explicit photos to his daughter's teenage best friend.
How scammers are using your Snapchat and TikTok posts in their AI schemes
AI scams that employ synthetic voice and images pull data from TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat to fabricate fake hostages' voices and images, according to a security adviser.
AI scams that employ synthetic voice and images pull data from TikTok, Facebook and Snapchat to fabricate fake hostages' voices and images, according to a security adviser.
Millions of Facebook users eligible to receive some money
As a result of the social media giant settling a massive class action lawsuit, people who had a Facebook account between 2007 and 2022 could get some money. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara explains.
As a result of the social media giant settling a massive class action lawsuit, people who had a Facebook account between 2007 and 2022 could get some money. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara explains.
How to get money from Facebook’s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Wife accused of murdering husband on Facebook Live
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Donald Trump posts on Facebook for 1st time since Jan. 6 riot
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
Trump's post comes nearly two months after Facebook’s parent company said it would allow the former president to return to the platform.
Facebook parent Meta to lay off 10K workers
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Supreme Court seems to favor social media companies in terror case
During arguments, several justices underscored that there was no evidence linking Twitter, Facebook and Google directly to the 2017 attack on the Reina nightclub in Istanbul.
During arguments, several justices underscored that there was no evidence linking Twitter, Facebook and Google directly to the 2017 attack on the Reina nightclub in Istanbul.
Meta Verified: Facebook, Instagram testing paid service for verified accounts
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
Previously, Meta’s blue badges were free and reserved for notable public figures or businesses.
GOP subpoenas Apple, Meta, other tech CEOs in censorship probe
Subpoenas have been sent to the chief executives of the five largest tech companies as congressional Republicans moved to investigate what they assert is widespread corporate censorship of conservative voices House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan issued the subpoenas Wednesday as the latest in a series of escalations by a party that has long promised to investigate Big Tech’s content moderation.
Subpoenas have been sent to the chief executives of the five largest tech companies as congressional Republicans moved to investigate what they assert is widespread corporate censorship of conservative voices House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan issued the subpoenas Wednesday as the latest in a series of escalations by a party that has long promised to investigate Big Tech’s content moderation.
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Instagram adds 'Notes' feature, challenges BeReal app with 'Candid Stories'
Instagram is rolling out several new features in the U.S., including one that has been compared to the AIM away messages of yesteryear.
Instagram is rolling out several new features in the U.S., including one that has been compared to the AIM away messages of yesteryear.
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from social media site
Facebook's parent company says it will be “forced to consider” removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material. Meta said it would rather pull news from its social media site rather than "submit to government-mandated negotiations."
Facebook's parent company says it will be “forced to consider” removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation requiring tech companies to pay news outlets for their material. Meta said it would rather pull news from its social media site rather than "submit to government-mandated negotiations."
Facebook parent company Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
Memphis shooting spree: 4 dead, 3 injured after hours-long rampage; suspect in custody
Four people were killed and three others were wounded in seven shootings across Memphis, authorities said. The suspect recorded his actions on Facebook.
Four people were killed and three others were wounded in seven shootings across Memphis, authorities said. The suspect recorded his actions on Facebook.
Andrew Tate, controversial social media influencer, banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Andrew Tate’s online content, in which he describes using violence against women and refers to them as property, has soared in popularity in recent months.
Andrew Tate’s online content, in which he describes using violence against women and refers to them as property, has soared in popularity in recent months.
DoorDash to deliver Facebook Marketplace purchases in US
DoorDash will deliver certain smaller items purchased on Facebook Marketplace as part of a new partnership. Here's what can be delivered.
DoorDash will deliver certain smaller items purchased on Facebook Marketplace as part of a new partnership. Here's what can be delivered.
Facebook owner Meta trims efforts to thwart voting misinformation
The pivot is raising alarm about Meta’s priorities and about how some might exploit the world’s most popular social media platforms to spread misleading claims, launch fake accounts and rile up partisan extremists.
The pivot is raising alarm about Meta’s priorities and about how some might exploit the world’s most popular social media platforms to spread misleading claims, launch fake accounts and rile up partisan extremists.