a massive leak of tens of thousands of internal Facebook documents that show the social media’s own research indicates its algorithm helps boost disinformation, hate … Facebook’s Algorithms Spread Hate & Harmed ChildrenRead more
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Facebook loophole that lets world leaders deceive and harass their citizens
Facebook has repeatedly allowed world leaders and politicians to use its platform to deceive the public or harass opponents despite being alerted to evidence of … Facebook loophole that lets world leaders deceive and harass their citizensRead more
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Facebook Allows 99% of Climate Disinformation to Go Unchecked
A new analysis released Thursday by the environmental group Friends of the Earth shows that Facebook is continuing to allow thoroughly debunked climate lies to … Facebook Allows 99% of Climate Disinformation to Go UncheckedRead more
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Facebook Is a Doomsday Machine
The Doomsday Machine was never supposed to exist. It was meant to be a thought experiment that went like this: Imagine a device built with … Facebook Is a Doomsday MachineRead more
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Facebook hits $1 trillion value after judge rejects antitrust complaints
A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed federal and state antitrust complaints against Facebook Inc that sought to force the social media company to sell Instagram … Facebook hits $1 trillion value after judge rejects antitrust complaintsRead more
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She risked everything to expose Facebook. Now she’s telling her story
The world first learned of Sophie Zhang in September 2020, when BuzzFeed News obtained and published highlights from an abridged version of her nearly 8,000-word … She risked everything to expose Facebook. Now she’s telling her storyRead more
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‘Dig deeper’ on Facebook role in Capitol riot
Tech accountability groups are urging members of Congress to “dig deeper” into the role Facebook played in leading up to the Jan. 6 riot at … ‘Dig deeper’ on Facebook role in Capitol riotRead more
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Big Oil spent $10 million on Facebook ads last year — to sell what, exactly?
Online advertisers are always trying to sell you something, and in the case of slip-on sneakers or leather handbags, that something is pretty clear. But … Big Oil spent $10 million on Facebook ads last year — to sell what, exactly?Read more
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The chilling grip of Facebook’s invisible hand
Big Tech has big power over freedom of expression—and that is a big problem. Over the last several months, it has become quite apparent that … The chilling grip of Facebook’s invisible handRead more
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Social media platforms like Facebook are killing people
A reporter asked the president if he had a message for social media companies about Covid misinformation. President Biden replied, “They’re killing people. Look, the … Social media platforms like Facebook are killing peopleRead more