Spotify becomes latest media giant to take steps against Russia
Spotify's Russia-based office closes "until further notice." Google, Facebook, Apple, Twitter have made similar moves.
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Texas suing Meta for billions over facial recognition software
Texas attorney general says Facebook violated state’s privacy protection laws.
9 months in prison for racist Facebook posts, incitement
Zohar Zuaretz targeted not only Arabs but also security forces, calling for someone to be "brave enough" to kill them.
Trump: Users are leaving Facebook for the truth
The 45th President of the USA commented on Facebook's dropping user base, saying that users were 'waiting for the truth'.
In first, Facebook marks a drop in users
'TikTok is a big competitor,' Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg says.
US federal court allows antitrust lawsuit to break up Facebook
Court rules that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) can proceed with its antitrust lawsuit against Facebook.
Facebook temporarily suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene
Move comes a day after Twitter permanently banned the Georgia congresswoman.
Israel to train social media influencers to combat antisemitism
The “Influencers Project” features young Israeli influencers with a combined social media following of 30 million fans.
Facebook takes down video on Jerusalem's history
Im Tirzu Facebook account suspended after posting video showing extensive Jewish history of Jerusalem before the 'Palestinians' existed.
EU lawmakers: Facebook needs to do more to remove antisemitism
European Lawmakers are taking Facebook to task for not doing enough to remove antisemitic content form its platform.
President Herzog and Meta seek to change online discourse
Among those joining the campaign: PM Bennett, Foreign Minister Lapid, Interior Minister Shaked, MKs Regev and Zohar, and others.
Jewish Federation’s anti-hate ad rejected by Facebook
Florida Jewish Federation's ad putting the spotlight on combating anti-Semitism and hate was rejected by Facebook without explanation.
Fl. Jewish fed. says Facebook algorithm banned antisemitism ad
Jewish Federation of Broward County says Facebook algorithm rejects simple ad calling attention to problem of antisemitsm.
Majority of Facebook employees no longer 'like' working there
An internal employee survey from Facebook that was recently leaked showed that employees at the company are at odds with its direction.
What Do You Need to Know About Sponsored Marketing?
The finest sponsored content seems like high-quality material in and of itself, which helps to maintain viewer attention.
Chelsea Clinton blasts Facebook over book burning groups
Chelsea Clinton says it’s no surprise that Facebook allows book burning groups — Zuckerberg once defended Holocaust deniers.
Australian gov fires staffer behind pro-Hitler social media post
New South Wales department of education staffer posted Hitler message on Jewish student union's Facebook page.
ZAKA on Facebook's 'death': 'We're on it, don't worry'
Hebrew speakers point out: Facebook's new name means 'dead' in Hebrew. 'Jewish community will make fun of this name for years to come.'
Facebook unveils its new name: 'Meta'
Facebook rebranded as 'Meta', uniting all applications under new brand.
Watch: The 'metaverse' explained
Facebook says it wants to transition from being a social media company to a 'metaverse' company in the next 5 years.
Top EU rabbi: 'End online anonymity to tackle hate crime'
Top European rabbi calls to end online anonymity. 'Direct link between online hate crime and physical violence in the real world.'
Does rebranding Facebook signal a real change?
Facebook is under scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators over content blocking practices and possible harm from its platforms. Op-ed.
'Woke employees pressured Facebook to censor conservative media'
Breitbart editor-in-chief responds to Tucker Carlson about WSJ report that Facebook cut traffic to Breitbart and other conservative sites.
Facebook rejects ads for class combating anti-Semitism
Multiple ads for the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute's “Outsmarting Antisemitism” were rejected by Facebook over "sensitive social issues."
Report: Facebook plans to rebrand itself
Facebook reportedly planning to rebrand itself with new name.
Canadian hospital advisor fired for Nazi social media posts
A hospital in Thunder Bay, Ontario removed a patient advisory body member after Nazi-related images were found on his Facebook page.
Facebook bans Jewish man after anti-Semitic hacking of his page
Facebook bans Jewish UK man after hacker targets him for being Jewish, flooding his account with anti-Semitic themed ISIS content.
Can something be done about Facebook blocking?
Censors at Facebook possess free rein to block all those who refuse to toe the line as they see it. Section 230 must be changed. Op-ed.
Facebook removes game with objective to kill IDF soldiers
Anti-Israel game focusing on the murder of Israeli soldiers removed from social media giant Facebook.
Israel pushing plan to strip Facebook of legal protection
Israeli Communications Minister reportedly poised to unveil plan which could deprive social media networks of key legal protection.
Again: Users report problems with Facebook and Instagram
Facebook says it is aware some users are having trouble accessing its products and is working to fix the issue.
Ingraham: Facebook 'whistleblower' may be a trap for Republicans
'The Left's real beef with Facebook is not about 'the children,' but rather because Facebook refuses to suppress ALL conservative speech.'
Whistleblower: Iran using Facebook to spy on regional foes
The whistleblower also exposed China for 'surveilling weaker populations around the world.'
Telegram gains over 70 million new users
Messaging app says it gained over 70 million new users during Facebook six-hour outage on Monday.
Whistleblower: Facebook misleading public, allowing hate speech
The whistleblower also alleged Facebook was aware its daughter company Instagram harmed teenage girls' mental health.
Watch: Facebook whisteblower testifies before US Senate
The Senate is receiving testimony from a former Facebook employee divulging information on the social media giant's practices.
‘The Five’ discuss whistleblower accusations against Facebook
Following Facebook outage, ‘The Five’ panel on Fox News reacts to whistleblower who said Facebook prioritizes profit over safety.
Facebook returns after six-hour outage
Company claims a glitched update - not a hack of Facebook's systems - was responsible for the worst outage since 2019.
WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram gradually returning
Social media sites, app owned by Facebook rendered unusable for more than six hours by unknown glitch.
We need to deep-dive into the dynamics of Facebook
The company has built a system that exempts high-profile users from some of its rules while regular users are sanctioned over them. Op-ed.
After mounting criticism Facebook puts Instagram Kids on hold
Social media giant shelving kids version of Instagram over concerns that social media endangers the mental health of young people.
What is it with America’s Big Tech, Big Companies and Democrats?
The question we should put to these chief executives of commerce and industry is, would you hire Joe Biden? We know the answer. Op-ed.
Facebook to delete 'harmful' accounts?
It appears the social media platform will begin taking a more drastic approach to users it deems 'harmful'.
Russia fines Facebook, Twitter for 'banned content'
Russia said to be trying to force the US-based companies to set up base on its soil in order to monitor its citizens.
Is FB exempting 'high-profile' users from extra oversight?
According to WSJ report, celebrities, politicians and other high profile users are exempted from some of the social media platform's rules.
Report: Anti-Semitic hashtags and content rife on Instagram
Report by UK Community Security Trust concludes that users on Instagram are running into anti-Semitic content at an alarming rate.
Facebook drops ban on largest pro-Israel social media network
World's largest pro-Israel social media network, bringing together 75 million Evangelical Christians, restored after Facebook shut it down.
Facebook deletes account of Kabul victim's mother
Instagram account of mother of US soldier killed in Kabul bombing deleted after she pens post criticizing Biden's conduct and blaming him.
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook isn't to blame for vaccine hesitancy
Data shows those who use Facebook as primary source of information are more likely to refuse COVID vaccine.
The Facebook octopus
Is Facebook, whose limitless reach is obvious, subtly causing an upsurge in anti-Western feeling? Op-ed.
Taliban: Don't ask us about censorship - ask Facebook
Taliban spokesman asked whether his government will honor free speech, responds that 'This should be asked to Facebook.'
Facebook designates Taliban 'terrorist group'
Facebook designates the Taliban as a 'terrorist group' and bans its content.
Report: Corporate America gets failing grade on anti-Semitism
Antisemitism in Corporate American 2021 survey concludes corporate America must do more to combat Jew-hatred.
German high court: Facebook illegally removed content
Court rules that Facebook cannot legally remove content without explanation, giving a warning or the opportunity to appeal the decision.
Facebook, Broadway join growing list of firms requiring vaccine
Experts say businesses can play a large role swaying unvaccinated Americans to get the shot.
Facebook and freedom
Facebook's nexus to LifeLog, and its linkages to (Pentagon's) DARPA: What does it mean, and why does it matter? Connecting the dots. Op-ed.
Social media sites failing to remove most anti-Semitic content
A new report found that major social media sites failed to act on 84% of flagged content featuring Jew hatred or anti-Jewish content.
ADL assails Republicans for branding Facebook CEO 'Zuckerbucks'
Anti-Defamation League claims attacks on Mark Zuckerberg fuel anti-Semitic stereotypes of Jewish wealth and governmental control.
Likud MK blocked from Facebook
MK Distel Atbaryan's Facebook account blocked after she wrote to a professor that there was a match between his inner and outer ugliness.
Facebook disrupts Iran-based espionage operation
Social media network says the Iran-based espionage operation targeted defense and aerospace workers in Europe and the United States.