Zuckerberg announces paid subscription service for Facebook and Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg announced a new paid subscription service for Facebook and Instagram on Sunday, granting users a hallowed blue check for a monthly fee.
Meta announces Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram platforms
Former President Trump's suspension on Facebook and Instagram will be lifted "in the coming weeks," according to a blog post from Facebook.
Zuckerberg ripped after latest Metaverse video for $1,500 Quest: 'Still looks like crap to me'
Meta Platforms rolled out its newest updates to its Metaverse Quest software allowing users to capture video of themselves using virtual instruments, art supplies, and maps.
Instagram locks out, suspends some users in apparent glitch
Instagram confirmed widespread outages Monday after several users complained of being locked out of their accounts and others were mistakenly suspended.
WiFi Money working with conservative businesses to 'beat censorship' on social media platforms
Co-founders of WiFi Money Chris Frederick and Alex Moeller are working with conservative businesses to “beat censorship” on social media platforms.
Europe fines Instagram $402 million for ‘mishandling’ children’s data
Ireland's internet regulators fined Instagram $402 million Monday, saying the company had revealed private information of minors on its platform. The company plans to appeal.
Instagram rolls back changes after Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner rip app
"Kardashians" stars Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian were vocal about Instagram's updates, arguing the platform was too similar to social media rival TikTok.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
Instagram and its parent company, Meta, are the target of a lawsuit alleging it has contributed to the harm of teenage users by fueling destructive behavior.
Meta, Instagram sued on behalf of 8 plaintiffs 'for exploiting young people for profit'
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is facing eight new lawsuits accusing the company of exploiting young and vulnerable users for profit.
Russian court upholds ban on Meta's Facebook, Instagram over 'extremist activities,' but still allows WhatsApp
Moscow court upholds ban on Meta's Facebook and Instagram over extremist activities but still allows Russians to use WhatsApp.
Kylie Jenner becomes first woman to reach 300 million Instagram followers
There is a new queen of Instagram. It's Kylie Jenner.
Facebook’s pushback: Stem the leaks, spin the politics, don’t say sorry
The day after former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen went public in October, the company’s team in Washington started working the phones. Facebook's strategy in combatting the scandal involved stemming the leaks, spinning the politics, and never apologizing.
‘Spilling the tea,’ the cyberbullying tactic plaguing schools, parents and students
The latest form of cyberbullying is occurring at schools across the country and, like other forms of bullying from the past, it can result in fights, social rejection and self harm.
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri defends app, calls for regulation at Senate hearing
Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified about the company’s efforts to address user safety Wednesday during a Senate hearing on concerns that the social media app is having a harmful effect on the mental health of teenagers.
Instagram tightens teen protection measures ahead of Senate hearing
Instagram said on Tuesday it will be stricter about the types of content it recommends to teens in the photo-sharing app and will nudge them toward different areas if they dwell on one topic for a long time.
Why Instagram asks users to create second accounts
Instagram has quietly rolled out a pop-up over the past year that encourages users to "try a new account." The notice says it will help people "keep up with a smaller group of friends" and explore their interests more easily.
Sen. Mike Lee releases new study on 'declining' teen mental health due to increased use of social media
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, on Wednesday released a new study from the Joint Economic Committee on the mental health impacts of Instagram and other social media apps on teenage girls.
Lush Cosmetics quitting social media until platforms are safer for consumers
Lush Cosmetics says it will deactivate its Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok accounts on Friday until the social media platforms take action to provide a safer environment for users.
Meta under investigation by coalition of states over Instagram's effects on kids
Attorneys general from several states announced Thursday they have joined forces to investigate Meta over Instagram's effects on children
Facebook exec outlines 'future plans' to implement measures to protect teens on Instagram
Facebook has several ideas in mind for how to better serve teens and protect them from known harms of social media, after a former employee disclosed documents showing that the company had been aware of how a significant percentage of young users face negative effects from using Instagram, which Facebook owns.