Big Tech In Washington's Hot Seat: What You Need To Know
The heads of Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple will face lawmakers' questions about whether they are using their power to squash competition.
Judge: Facebook's $550 Million Settlement In Facial Recognition Case Is Not Enough
The judge says those who alleged to have had their privacy violated are entitled to a bigger payout. He said "it just doesn't seem right" that members of the class action would be shortchanged.
Report Slams Facebook For 'Vexing And Heartbreaking Decisions' On Free Speech
A two-year investigation concludes the social network's leaders made decisions that were "significant setbacks for civil rights."
Facebook Removes Trump Ads With Symbol Used By Nazis. Campaign Calls It An 'Emoji'
Facebook says the campaign advertisements violated the social network's ban on hate group symbols. The Anti-Defamation League's CEO said that "ignorance is no excuse for using Nazi-related symbols."
Biden Warns Facebook On Track To Repeat Mistakes Of 2016 Election
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee demands the social network fact-check ads from political candidates, saying its hands-off policies "pose a threat to free and fair elections."
Facebook Begins Labeling 'State-Controlled' Media
The social network is flagging publishers it says are under 'editorial control' of governments, as part of efforts to secure its platform against foreign influence campaigns.
Lawsuit Says Trump's Order Against Tech Companies Will 'Chill Future Online Speech'
The Center for Democracy and Technology argues that Trump's executive order attempting to strip tech companies of a key legal protection was retaliatory and violates the First Amendment.
Trump Threatens To Shut Down Social Media After Twitter Adds Warning To His Tweets
President Trump's vow to "strongly regulate" such platforms comes a day after Twitter added a fact-check label to a pair of his tweets and renews his argument that those sites silence conservatives.
Russian Speakers Imitate Art In A Time Of Coronavirus Confinement On Facebook
An art project to shake the lockdown blues has become an online sensation as pent-up Russian speakers from across the globe reenact classic artwork to pass the time amid the pandemic.
Google Says Most Of Its Employees Will Likely Work Remotely Through End of Year
The tech giant announces it is extending its previous work-from-home plans for most of its staff and will begin reopening offices this summer.