Facebook

Ah, Facebook. Everyone's heard of Facebook! Founded in 2004 by then-Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg as a way to rank fellow college students, Facebook would quickly become the largest social network on the planet and amass billions of users. The platform's popularity was bolstered by users looking to reconnect with old friends and connect with loved ones around the world. But, of course, that's not where the story ends and the rest, well, isn't so positive sounding for Facebook. The 2010 Hollywood drama, The Social Network, about Facebook's tumultuous early startup days, 2018's Cambridge Analytica data scandal, the company's ongoing role in spreading far-right extremism and conspiracy theories. Facebook, and its parent company Meta, remains a behemoth in the online space (even if the stigma is that it's mostly used by your parents and grandparents now). And who knows what its future holds with the Metaverse?

More Facebook - Page 17






Instagram and Facebook users report messaging issues
Instagram and Facebook users report messaging issues

Facebook illegally maintains a monopoly and a breakup is on the table, says FTC lawsuit
Facebook illegally maintains a monopoly and a breakup is on the table, says FTC lawsuit

Half of U.S. adults don't know that Facebook does not do original news reporting
Half of U.S. adults don't know that Facebook does not do original news reporting

Facebook’s Oversight Board takes on one U.S. case
Facebook’s Oversight Board takes on one U.S. case


Facebook comments on Fauci and Zuckerberg's vaccine talk suggest we're totally screwed
Facebook comments on Fauci and Zuckerberg's vaccine talk suggest we're totally screwed

Facebook's Libra might launch in January, but there's a catch
Facebook's Libra might launch in January, but there's a catch



Facebook moderators blast Zuckerberg, claim he's risking their lives for profits
Facebook moderators blast Zuckerberg, claim he's risking their lives for profits

'Myst' (yes, that 'Myst') is coming back as an Oculus VR game in December
'Myst' (yes, that 'Myst') is coming back as an Oculus VR game in December

Senators warn Facebook, Twitter at post-election hearing: ‘Change is going to come’
Senators warn Facebook, Twitter at post-election hearing: ‘Change is going to come’

Facebook Messenger's 'vanish mode' makes messages disappear
Facebook Messenger's 'vanish mode' makes messages disappear

Facebook argues its own tool showing conservative dominance isn't 'fully representative'
Facebook argues its own tool showing conservative dominance isn't 'fully representative'

Facebook pulls 'Gay Communists for Socialism' group which trolled Trump supporters
Facebook pulls 'Gay Communists for Socialism' group which trolled Trump supporters

Here's how many Trump posts have been flagged for misinformation since Election Day
Here's how many Trump posts have been flagged for misinformation since Election Day

Facebook Groups that spread misinfo will now face probation and forced moderation
Facebook Groups that spread misinfo will now face probation and forced moderation


After ban, new 'Stop the Steal' Groups spread conspiracy theories on Facebook
After ban, new 'Stop the Steal' Groups spread conspiracy theories on Facebook

IGTV and Facebook Live are blind spots in Facebook's election misinformation fight
IGTV and Facebook Live are blind spots in Facebook's election misinformation fight

Facebook considers becoming mildly less convenient in hopes of saving democracy
Facebook considers becoming mildly less convenient in hopes of saving democracy
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!