Facebook removes video of Donald Trump interview with daughter-in-law Lara Trump
Facebook removed a video of an interview with former President Donald Trump conducted by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, saying any content "in the voice of Donald Trump" would be scrubbed from the social media platform.
Midwest Girl Gang Facebook group unites women from all walks of life
Jennifer Laino, founder of the 'Midwest Girl Gang' Facebook group, talks about the camaraderie and community she's built and how they hope to effect tangible change across the Chicago area.
Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Suit: Company built 'most dangerous' facial recognition AI database in nation
The lawsuit said Clearview AI scrapes dozens of internet sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google and Venmo, to gather facial photos. Scraping involves the use of computer programs to automatically scan and copy data, which the lawsuit says is analyzed by Clearview AI to identify individual biometrics such as eye shape and size that are then put into a “faceprint” database that clients can use to ID people.
Illinois Facebook users could get $345 each in photo-tagging lawsuit after judge approves $650M settlement
Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.
Nearly 1.6 million Illinois Facebook users will get at least $345 in privacy settlement
Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in Illinois who are interested in being compensated will receive at least $345 after a judge approved a $650 million settlement of a privacy lawsuit against Facebook.
Facebook to invest $1B over 3 years to support news industry
Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.
Chicagoan creates Facebook page to help others secure coronavirus vaccines
Roger Naglewski talks about his inspiration behind creating the "Chicago Vaccine Hunters" Facebook page,
Facebook wants you to comment on its Trump ban. Here's how.
Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Georgia Corvette lottery winner can’t claim prize because the car is too hot
The winner won't pay a markup on the hot model
Mexico leader condemns Facebook, Twitter for blocking Trump
“I don’t like anybody being censored or taking away from the right to post a message on Twitter or Face(book). I don’t agree with that, I don’t accept that,” López Obrador said.
Facebook, Instagram indefinitely blocking President Trump, Zuckerberg says
President Donald Trump won’t have access to his Facebook or Instagram accounts for the foreseeable future.
Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video calling violent supporters 'very special'
Facebook and Twitter removed a Trump video posted after supporters stormed the US Capitol, with Twitter saying the president's account will be suspended for 12 hours.
Credit card 'skimmers' found inside social media buttons
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.
Aldi warns customers about fake Facebook ad for free groceries
Aldi is warning customers of a fake offer on Facebook that promises free groceries for those who share and comment on the post.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
Twitter, Facebook CEOs vow election action; GOP touts curbs
As the CEOs of Twitter and Facebook gave assurances of vigorous action against election disinformation, Republicans at a Senate hearing Tuesday pounded the social media companies over political bias, business practices and market dominance, laying the ground for curbs on their long-held legal protections.
300,000 tweets flagged over election disinformation, CEO says during Senate hearing
A Senate panel is calling on the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter to defend their handling of disinformation in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
New Hampshire restaurant owner says he’d rather close than make employees, customers wear masks
A New Hampshire ice cream shop and restaurant shut down on Sunday after a customer reported them for not wearing masks or requiring diners to do so, the business announced on its Facebook page. And now, the owners refuse to open until they can operate the business the way they did pre-COVID-19.
Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.