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Leak Shows Facebook Knew Its Algorithms Harmed Children and Spread Hate
Facebook deliberately ignored rampant disinformation and hate speech in order to boost ad sales.
Facebook Outage Bolsters Calls to Break Up Big Tech
The outage brought down WhatsApp and Instagram, two formerly competing platforms that Facebook purchased.
Scammers on Facebook Marketplace Target Users From Around the World
Thousands of listings and profiles broke the company’s rules, revealing how Facebook failed to safeguard users.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Suspended From Twitter for Posting False COVID Claims
Greene has “multiple” strikes against her this year that could result in a permanent ban from the site in the future.
Trump Brings Class-Action Lawsuit Against Facebook, Twitter for “Canceling” Him
The lawsuits dubiously contend that privately owned social media sites are “state actors” because users can share ideas.
Facebook Is Right to Ban Trump for 2 Years Say a Majority of American Voters
Trump responded to the continued ban on his use of the platform last week by calling it an “insult” to his supporters.
Trump’s Blog Shuts Down Weeks After Launch, Having Failed to Garner a Following
Though the blog was supposed to “redefine the game,” it garnered very little traffic compared to his social media posts.
Rashida Tlaib Demands That Social Media Companies Stop Censoring Palestinians
“Palestinians often have nowhere else to turn to make their voices heard other than social media,” Tlaib wrote.
Warren and Progressives Mount Major Push to Break Up Facebook and Amazon
While conservatives complain about “censorship,” progressive coalitions are moving to break up big tech.
Facebook’s Oversight Board Isn’t Enough. The Government Must Regulate Big Tech.
Facebook’s recent moves follow years of inaction by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.