Facebook appeals UK ruling that it must sell Giphy
World
December 25, 2021
Facebook appeals UK ruling that it must sell Giphy
LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Facebook-owner Meta (FB.O) is appealing Britain’s ruling that it must sell animated images platform Giphy, saying the…
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar violence
World
December 7, 2021
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150 billion over Myanmar violence
Dec 6 (Reuters) – Rohingya refugees from Myanmar are suing Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O), formerly known as Facebook, for $150…
During COP26, Facebook served ads with climate falsehoods, skepticism
Technology
November 18, 2021
During COP26, Facebook served ads with climate falsehoods, skepticism
Nov 18 (Reuters) – Facebook advertisers promoted false and misleading claims about climate change on the platform in recent weeks,…
The AP Interview: Facebook whistleblower fears the metaverse
Technology
November 13, 2021
The AP Interview: Facebook whistleblower fears the metaverse
BRUSSELS (AP) — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen warned Tuesday that the “metaverse,” the all-encompassing virtual reality world at the heart…
EXPLAINER: Why are foreign tech firms pulling out of China?
Technology
November 6, 2021
EXPLAINER: Why are foreign tech firms pulling out of China?
HONG KONG (AP) — Yahoo Inc. is leaving the China market, suspending its services there as of Monday amid what…
Facebook takes down Bolsonaro video over false vaccine claim
World
October 25, 2021
Facebook takes down Bolsonaro video over false vaccine claim
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Facebook (FB.O) late on Sunday removed a video by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro…
Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection
World
October 23, 2021
Amid the Capitol riot, Facebook faced its own insurrection
WASHINGTON (AP) — As supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6th, battling police and forcing lawmakers…
Philippine Nobel winner Ressa calls Facebook ‘biased against facts’
World
October 9, 2021
Philippine Nobel winner Ressa calls Facebook ‘biased against facts’
MANILA, Oct 9 (Reuters) – Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa used her new prominence to criticize Facebook as a…
Facebook blames ‘faulty configuration change’ for nearly six-hour outage
Technology
October 5, 2021
Facebook blames ‘faulty configuration change’ for nearly six-hour outage
Oct 4 (Reuters) – Facebook Inc (FB.O) blamed a “faulty configuration change” for a nearly six-hour outage on Monday that…
Ex-Facebook employee bringing sharp criticisms to Congress
World
October 5, 2021
Ex-Facebook employee bringing sharp criticisms to Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Facebook data scientist has stunned lawmakers and the public with revelations of the company’s awareness…