Facebook VP defends 2-year Trump ban, says lawmakers should regulate, not break up social media giant
Facebook Vice President Nick Clegg on Sunday defended the two-year ban of former President Donald Trump and argued that to deal with issues of political speech, hatred and violence, lawmakers should look to pass regulations instead of breaking up the social media company.
Big Tech reacts to G7 minimum tax rate deal: 'Significant first step'
Big Tech may face some of the most significant impact of a proposed 15% minimum corporate tax rate that members of the Group of Seven, or G7, meeting in London agreed to support on Saturday.
Facebook suspends Trump's account for 2 years, will reassess 'risk'
Facebook’s Oversight Board on Friday upheld its suspension of former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts for two years before it will reassess, citing his "praise for people who engaged in violence" during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Facebook offers up a new 'prayer post' feature
The feature, utilized during an era when much of the world was confined to their homes, allows users to post or respond to prayer requests in certain Facebook groups.
EU, UK investigate Facebook over classified ad competition
European Union and British regulators opened dual antitrust investigations into Facebook on Friday to look into whether the company distorts competition in the classified advertising market by using data it collects from rival services.
Facebook to end content moderation policies that favor politician accounts: report
Social media giant Facebook is allegedly preparing to adjust its content moderation policies so that they apply equally to all users, including politicians.
Facebook ends ban on posts suggesting COVID is 'man-made'
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy reacts to Facebook ending its ban on posts suggesting coronavirus was 'man-made.'
Facebook no longer banning content questioning COVID-19 origins
Kara Frederick and Matt Schlapp discuss Facebook's overturning their rules that left some banned
Conservatives blast Facebook over sudden decision to end ban on COVID origin posts
Conservatives did not hold back criticism of Facebook after the social media giant suddenly decided to end its moratorium on posts related to the origin of COVID-19.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook said Wednesday it would no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 is man-made amid mounting calls from President Biden and other officials for further investigation into the pandemic’s origins.
Facebook, Instagram will now let you hide 'like' counts
Beginning Wednesday, Instagram and Facebook users will be able to hide the numbers that show how many people liked their posts and photos.
Florida advances free-speech agenda, bans social media censorship
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez details the new ban: 'we want it to be equal for everyone. We want to preserve free speech'
Mark Zuckerberg shows off his surfing skills on hydrofoil board
The 37-year-old billionaire rode a hydrofoil board out on the ocean while wearing a wetsuit and helmet.
Users on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok decry censorship of Israel posts
Users on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok are highlighting instances of post removals and other forms of censorship after sharing content related to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Indiana AG serves Al Sharpton and 7 others, seeks info on closed-door meeting with Facebook
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is set to serve civil investigative demands to eight individuals as part of his ongoing investigation into big tech censorship, Fox News learned Wednesday.
Facebook-backed digital currency is being revamped to address government concerns
A Facebook Inc. -backed digital currency project is being revamped in a bid to address concerns among U.S. officials that it could be used for money laundering and other illicit purposes.
Proposed ‘Instagram for kids’ would be disaster: Missouri AG
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt on why he and dozens of other AGs are asking Facebook to abandon ‘Instagram for kids.’
Facebook aims to have users read articles before sharing them
Facebook has put a plan in place that it hopes will encourage readers to actually open a file before sharing it.
States press Facebook to halt Instagram Kids launch
A bipartisan group of more than three dozen state attorneys general is urging Facebook to halt its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13, citing concerns about the safety and well-being of children and the “harm” social media poses to young people.
Starbucks considering leaving Facebook over hateful comments: Report
Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee reacts to Starbucks reportedly leaving Facebook over hateful comments, arguing the tech giant has become 'very restrictive.'