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 18

Facebook bans hashtag searches for #StopTheSteal and #SharpieGate conspiracy theories
Facebook bans hashtag searches for #StopTheSteal and #SharpieGate conspiracy theories



Facebook closes dumb election loophole, but won't stop Trump's lies from spreading
Facebook closes dumb election loophole, but won't stop Trump's lies from spreading

You might be able to test out Dark Mode in the Facebook app right now
You might be able to test out Dark Mode in the Facebook app right now

Facebook content mods reportedly favor Trump, Jr., other conservatives
Facebook content mods reportedly favor Trump, Jr., other conservatives

How to get paid for hosting Zoom and Facebook classes
How to get paid for hosting Zoom and Facebook classes

Facebook temporarily pauses awful feature it will reinstate post election
Facebook temporarily pauses awful feature it will reinstate post election

Facebook admits its pandemic-juiced user growth is coming to an end
Facebook admits its pandemic-juiced user growth is coming to an end

What really happens if Republicans get rid of Section 230
What really happens if Republicans get rid of Section 230

The Section 230 hearing was a sad, dangerous sham
The Section 230 hearing was a sad, dangerous sham

Facebook shares specifics on how many QAnon accounts it banned
Facebook shares specifics on how many QAnon accounts it banned

Big Tech readies itself for two very distinct grillings at Senate hearing
Big Tech readies itself for two very distinct grillings at Senate hearing


Facebook takes a low-key first step into cloud gaming
Facebook takes a low-key first step into cloud gaming

One true thing Donald Trump said in that '60 Minutes' interview
One true thing Donald Trump said in that '60 Minutes' interview

Facebook's tools for 'at-risk' countries will be used to manage U.S. election unrest
Facebook's tools for 'at-risk' countries will be used to manage U.S. election unrest

Facebook wants NYU researchers to stop sharing the political ad data it keeps secret
Facebook wants NYU researchers to stop sharing the political ad data it keeps secret

Last month, Facebook gave money to three members of Congress who refused to condemn QAnon
Last month, Facebook gave money to three members of Congress who refused to condemn QAnon

Republicans vote to subpoena Facebook, Twitter CEOs in the wake of Hunter Biden story
Republicans vote to subpoena Facebook, Twitter CEOs in the wake of Hunter Biden story

Facebook Dating finally arrives in Europe
Facebook Dating finally arrives in Europe

New ad asks Mark Zuckerberg if Facebook makes his kids proud
New ad asks Mark Zuckerberg if Facebook makes his kids proud

Twitter hack shows need for cybersecurity regulations, govt. report says
Twitter hack shows need for cybersecurity regulations, govt. report says

Facebook removes 120,000 posts for trying to ‘obstruct voting’ in U.S. election
Facebook removes 120,000 posts for trying to ‘obstruct voting’ in U.S. election

Twitter and Facebook restrict sharing of disputed 'NY Post' article ahead of election
Twitter and Facebook restrict sharing of disputed 'NY Post' article ahead of election

Facebook Messenger gets shiny new logo, chat themes
Facebook Messenger gets shiny new logo, chat themes
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!