Social media misinformation stokes a worsening civil war in Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, old ethnic tensions are being incited in new ways. And that means the bloody civil war may be entering an even more destructive phase.
Facebook will adopt new policies to address harassment targeting public figures
Facebook is banning some types of content that degrades, sexualizes, and otherwise harasses elected officials, celebrities, activists, and journalists.
Here are 4 key points from the Facebook whistleblower's testimony on Capitol Hill
Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen electrified Washington on Tuesday with testimony about what she says were as the harms the company knew about and decided to hide.
Whistleblower tells Congress that Facebook products harm kids and democracy
A former Facebook employee compared the social network to Big Tobacco at a Senate hearing on Tuesday, saying the company has hidden what it knows about the problems its products cause.
Why Facebook and Instagram went down for hours on Monday
When a company can't use the internet's core protocols, it's as if its online domains simply don't exist. That happened to Facebook, creating a cascade of problems.
Facebook's new whistleblower is renewing scrutiny of the social media giant
Facebook could be facing its biggest scandal yet as a former employee comes forward to expose some of the company's secrets.
Instagram Accidentally Blocked Elaine Thompson-Herah For Posting Her Own Sprint Wins
The fastest woman in the world was temporarily blocked from the platform after posting videos of her races. The company says it was an accident.
Your Facebook Account Was Hacked. Getting Help May Take Weeks — Or $299
When Facebook accounts get hacked, victims call and email the company for help to little avail. Some have found a costly workaround: buying a virtual reality headset to get customer service.
Democrats Want To Hold Social Media Companies Responsible For Health Misinformation
Democratic senators have introduced a bill that would hold Facebook, YouTube and other social media companies responsible if they promote harmful health claims on their platforms.
Reporters Reveal 'Ugly Truth' Of How Facebook Enables Hate Groups And Disinformation
In a new book, Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel say Facebook failed in its effort to combat disinformation. "Facebook knew the potential for explosive violence was very real [on Jan 6]," Kang says.