Facebook removes fake accounts linked to conservative group
The platform also permanently banned an Arizona-based digital communications firm that it said was behind the fake accounts.
Facebook braces for contested election, voter intimidation
Facebook said it's readied new safeguards for the 2020 U.S. elections that have it better prepared to deal with candidates who prematurely declare victory or contest official results and the possibility of voter intimidation by alleged -- and potentially armed -- "poll watchers."
Facebook to expand measures banning QAnon groups
The move comes less than two months after Facebook said it would stop promoting the group and its adherents — but faltered with spotty enforcement.
Kim Kardashian West, other celebrities join Instagram 'freeze' to protest Facebook inaction
Celebs are taking part in a 24-hour Instagram “freeze” to protest against the failure of Facebook to stop hateful content and curb election misinformation.
Facebook blocks planned end-of-life broadcasts of chronically ill man
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
Facebook will pay some users to deactivate their accounts ahead of 2020 election
Facebook announced a new research partnership to study the role its social media platforms have on society during elections.
Facebook curbs political ads - for 7 days before US election
It's not clear if the changes are enough.
Facebook will restrict new political ads a week before Election Day
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking additional steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election “civil unrest.”
Zuck admits Facebook made a big mistake
A militia page was an oversight, Zuckerberg said.
Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
Facebook launches voting information hub to encourage users to vote this fall
The Voting Information Center includes posts about changes to voting processes and other announcements from verified area election officials.
‘Saddest but most moving thing’: Terminally ill cancer patient marries longtime partner at hospital
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Malcolm married his longtime fiancée Maureen at the Worcestershire Royal Hospital on Aug. 3.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs, but don't land many blows
Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that stifle competition. But it's not clear how much they advanced their goal of bringing some of the world's largest companies to heel.
Four Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition
The four CEOs are testifing remotely for a hearing Wednesday by the House Judciary subcommittee on antitrust.
Calls grow to remove Zuckerberg name from San Francisco General Hospital
Two San Francisco supervisors say that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's name doesn't deserve to be on the city's public hospital.
Facebook's voting labels on candidate posts sow confusion
This week, the social network applied labels to posts by President Donald Trump and by Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, among others.
Facebook falls short in addressing civil rights concerns, audit says
When it comes to addressing civil rights concerns, Facebook is falling short. That's according to a two-year-long independent audit commissioned by the company.
Facebook designates ‘boogaloo’ network as ‘dangerous organization,’ removes pages from platforms
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
Starbucks latest to say it will pause social media ads
Starbucks is the latest company to say it will pause social media ads after a campaign led by civil rights organizations called for an ad boycott of Facebook, saying it doesn't do enough to stop racist and violent content.