Did You Fall For A Coronavirus Hoax? Facebook Will Let You Know
The social network is expanding efforts to curb the spread of harmful misinformation about COVID-19 after pressure from an activist group.
Facebook, YouTube Warn Of More Mistakes As Machines Replace Moderators
As tech firms send workers home, it's creating new challenges over how to handle harmful content, including dangerous health claims. So Facebook, YouTube and Twitter are bringing in the machines.
Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic
Facebook says it will give $25 million to help smaller U.S. newsrooms cover the coronavirus. It's pledging $75 million to buy ads in publications in the U.S. and pandemic hot spots in Europe.
A Funny 'Talking' Dog Gives Tips On Living Right During The Coronavirus Crisis
Pluto and her human, Nancie Wight, have been churning out viral videos with lifestyle tips from their home in Montreal.
Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft Tell Seattle Workers To Stay Home
U.S. companies are trying to limit disruption from the coronavirus outbreak by curtailing travel and telling some employees to work from home. Several major tech firms are among the latest to act.
'Facebook: The Inside Story' Reveals A Company Made In Its Founder's Image
Journalist Steven Levy's rich history of the social network traces Facebook's cascading crises to the worldview and early decisions of its founder, Mark Zuckerberg.
Fake Facts Are Flying About Coronavirus. Now There's A Plan To Debunk Them
Rumors and untruths are spreading online — from conspiracy theories about the origin of the virus to outlandish treatments.
Winston-Salem Police Say Facebook Posts 'Not Factual'
Winston-Salem police say they weren't involved in a couple of “feel good” cop stories that recently made their way to Facebook.
China To Test Digital Currency. Could It End Up Challenging The Dollar Globally?
Bitcoin promises users anonymity, but transactions using China's digital currency would be tracked by its central bank. Experts say it could someday rival the dollar in international payments.
Fed Up With Fundraisers On Facebook? You're Not Alone
Facebook fundraisers posted by people on their birthdays exploded over the past year, bringing in a billion dollars for charities. But some Facebook users think it's too much of a good thing.