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?

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Facebook pushes new rules for political advertising worldwide
Facebook pushes new rules for political advertising worldwide

Instagram head says the app does not eavesdrop to show you better ads
Instagram head says the app does not eavesdrop to show you better ads


Facebook firing Mark Zuckerberg? Don't get your hopes up.
Facebook firing Mark Zuckerberg? Don't get your hopes up.

Facebook cofounder says the company's cryptocurrency plans are 'frightening'
Facebook cofounder says the company's cryptocurrency plans are 'frightening'

New Instagram feature brings 'Suggestions For You' in DMs
New Instagram feature brings 'Suggestions For You' in DMs

It’s a mistake to think that our online and IRL lives are separate
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Instagram tests 'Suggestions For You' in DMs
Instagram tests 'Suggestions For You' in DMs


The 'Like' doesn't mean what you think it means
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Facebook unveils plans of Libra cryptocurrency, Calibra 'wallet'
Facebook unveils plans of Libra cryptocurrency, Calibra 'wallet'

Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency: What you need to know
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Facebook announces Libra cryptocurrency with a massive list of partners
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Instagram makes it easier to take back hacked accounts
Instagram makes it easier to take back hacked accounts

Facebook's cryptocurrency could be announced next week with major partners
Facebook's cryptocurrency could be announced next week with major partners


Facebook to launch new Portal devices this fall
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Donald Trump criticizes big tech companies again in new interview
Donald Trump criticizes big tech companies again in new interview


New Apple sign-ins may present issues for Facebook
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New Apple sign-ins may present issues for Facebook

Instagram proudly highlights how limited organic reach has become
Instagram proudly highlights how limited organic reach has become

Apple just made it way easier to delete Facebook
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Facebook talks to U.S. regulator about its cryptocurrency
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Shareholder’s attempt to limit Mark Zuckerberg’s power in Facebook misfires
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Shareholder’s attempt to limit Mark Zuckerberg’s power in Facebook misfires

Facebook shareholders try and fail to limit Mark Zuckerberg's power
Facebook shareholders try and fail to limit Mark Zuckerberg's power

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