Facebook ads apologize for Cambridge Analytica scandal
NEW YORK — Facebook's CEO apologized for the Cambridge Analytica scandal with ads in multiple U.S. and British newspapers Sunday, saying the social media platform doesn't deserve to hold personal information if it can't protect it.The ads signed by Mark Zuckerberg said a quiz app built by a Cambridge University researcher leaked Facebook data of millions of people four years ago. "This was a breach of trust, and I'm sorry we didn't do more at the time.
NEW YORK — Facebook's CEO apologized for the Cambridge Analytica scandal with ads in multiple U.S. and British newspapers Sunday, saying the social media platform doesn't deserve to hold personal information if it can't protect it.The ads signed by Mark Zuckerberg said a quiz app built by a Cambridge University researcher leaked Facebook data of millions of people four years ago. "This was a breach of trust, and I'm sorry we didn't do more at the time.
UK probing Facebook after Cambridge Analytica suspension
LONDON — Britain's information commissioner is investigating whether Facebook data was "illegally acquired and used," after the social network suspended Cambridge Analytica, a firm that worked for U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.Facebook suspended the company over allegations it retained improperly obtained user data after claiming it had deleted the information.The British probe is part of a broader inquiry into how political parties, data companies and social media platforms use personal information to target voters during political campaigns, including Britain's 2016 Brexit referendum on EU membership.Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said Saturday it's important "the public are fully aware of how information is used and shared in modern political campaigns and the potential impact on their privacy."She said "any criminal and civil enforcement actions arising from the investigation will be pursued vigorously."
LONDON — Britain's information commissioner is investigating whether Facebook data was "illegally acquired and used," after the social network suspended Cambridge Analytica, a firm that worked for U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign.Facebook suspended the company over allegations it retained improperly obtained user data after claiming it had deleted the information.The British probe is part of a broader inquiry into how political parties, data companies and social media platforms use personal information to target voters during political campaigns, including Britain's 2016 Brexit referendum on EU membership.Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham said Saturday it's important "the public are fully aware of how information is used and shared in modern political campaigns and the potential impact on their privacy."She said "any criminal and civil enforcement actions arising from the investigation will be pursued vigorously."
Facebook to stream 25 MLB games in exclusive deal
NEW YORK — Facebook is getting deeper into the professional sports streaming game, partnering with Major League Baseball to air 25 afternoon games in an exclusive deal.The games will be available to Facebook users in the U.S. on Facebook Watch, the company's video feature, via the MLB Live show page.
NEW YORK — Facebook is getting deeper into the professional sports streaming game, partnering with Major League Baseball to air 25 afternoon games in an exclusive deal.The games will be available to Facebook users in the U.S. on Facebook Watch, the company's video feature, via the MLB Live show page.
A Facebook post about her deputy ex-husband got her arrested
It all started with a Georgia woman griping about her ex-husband.He apparently told her he wouldn't pick up the medicine her sick son needed, and Anne King vented about it on her private Facebook page, writing, "Feeling overwhelmed.
It all started with a Georgia woman griping about her ex-husband.He apparently told her he wouldn't pick up the medicine her sick son needed, and Anne King vented about it on her private Facebook page, writing, "Feeling overwhelmed.
Facebook to verify ads with postcards after Russian meddling
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Facebook will soon rely on centuries-old technology to try to prevent foreign meddling in U.S. elections: the post office.Baffled in 2016 by Russian agents who bought ads to sway the U.S. presidential campaign, Facebook's global politics and government outreach director, Katie Harbath, told a meeting of the National Association of Secretaries of State in Washington on Saturday that the company would send postcards to potential buyers of political ads to confirm they reside in the U.S.The recipient would then have to enter a code in Facebook to continue buying the ad.
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Facebook will soon rely on centuries-old technology to try to prevent foreign meddling in U.S. elections: the post office.Baffled in 2016 by Russian agents who bought ads to sway the U.S. presidential campaign, Facebook's global politics and government outreach director, Katie Harbath, told a meeting of the National Association of Secretaries of State in Washington on Saturday that the company would send postcards to potential buyers of political ads to confirm they reside in the U.S.The recipient would then have to enter a code in Facebook to continue buying the ad.
Facebook forges ahead with kids app despite expert criticism
NEW YORK — Facebook is forging ahead with its messaging app for kids, despite child experts who have pressed the company to shut it down and others who question Facebook's financial support of some advisers who approved of the app.Messenger Kids lets kids under 13 chat with friends and family.
NEW YORK — Facebook is forging ahead with its messaging app for kids, despite child experts who have pressed the company to shut it down and others who question Facebook's financial support of some advisers who approved of the app.Messenger Kids lets kids under 13 chat with friends and family.
Is Facebook listening in on your conversations?
NEW YORK – Scrolling through one's Facebook newsfeed has become a daily part of life for so many.
NEW YORK – Scrolling through one's Facebook newsfeed has become a daily part of life for so many.
Child experts: Just say 'no' to Facebook's kids app
BOSTON — Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.A group letter sent Tuesday to CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that younger children — the app is intended for those under 13 — aren't ready to have social media accounts, navigate the complexities of online relationships or protect their own privacy.Facebook launched the free Messenger Kids app in December, pitching it as a way for children to chat with family members and friends approved by parents.
BOSTON — Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.A group letter sent Tuesday to CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that younger children — the app is intended for those under 13 — aren't ready to have social media accounts, navigate the complexities of online relationships or protect their own privacy.Facebook launched the free Messenger Kids app in December, pitching it as a way for children to chat with family members and friends approved by parents.
'Come get it' Facebook post leads to 7 arrests in Indiana drug bust
FRANKLIN, Ind. - An Indiana police department has a Facebook post to thank for the arrest of seven people.Authorities in Johnson County executed a search warrant Wednesday after investigating a Facebook post that read, "Come get it" with a picture of what appeared to be medical marijuana, according to WXIN.Investigators with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office found the Facebook post by Andrew Konchinsky, 26, 14 hours after posting it, court documents say.When they went to a Greenwood home in the 600 block of N.
FRANKLIN, Ind. - An Indiana police department has a Facebook post to thank for the arrest of seven people.Authorities in Johnson County executed a search warrant Wednesday after investigating a Facebook post that read, "Come get it" with a picture of what appeared to be medical marijuana, according to WXIN.Investigators with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office found the Facebook post by Andrew Konchinsky, 26, 14 hours after posting it, court documents say.When they went to a Greenwood home in the 600 block of N.
Woman confesses to a killing after police spot murder weapon in her Facebook photo
SASKATCHEWAN, Canada - On the evening of March 24, 2015, Cheyenne Antoine and Brittney Gargol posed for a selfie and posted it on Facebook before heading out for the night.Within hours, 18-year-old Gargol was dead, her body found lying on the side of a road in Saskatchewan, Canada.Nearly two years later Antoine, now 21, confessed to the murder after police identified the belt she used to strangle and kill Gargol.It was the same belt Antoine was seen wearing in that photograph on the last night of her friend's life.
SASKATCHEWAN, Canada - On the evening of March 24, 2015, Cheyenne Antoine and Brittney Gargol posed for a selfie and posted it on Facebook before heading out for the night.Within hours, 18-year-old Gargol was dead, her body found lying on the side of a road in Saskatchewan, Canada.Nearly two years later Antoine, now 21, confessed to the murder after police identified the belt she used to strangle and kill Gargol.It was the same belt Antoine was seen wearing in that photograph on the last night of her friend's life.
A look at Facebook's changes over the years in what you see
Facebook is once again tweaking what you see to focus more on personal connections and take the spotlight off brands and news articles.Facebook says it will highlight posts you are most likely to engage with and make time spent on social media more "meaningful." That means cutting back on items that Facebook users tend to passively consume, including video.To try to keep you glued to Facebook, it regularly updates the formula that decides what posts you see.
Facebook is once again tweaking what you see to focus more on personal connections and take the spotlight off brands and news articles.Facebook says it will highlight posts you are most likely to engage with and make time spent on social media more "meaningful." That means cutting back on items that Facebook users tend to passively consume, including video.To try to keep you glued to Facebook, it regularly updates the formula that decides what posts you see.
Facebook launches parent-controlled Messenger app for kids
NEW YORK — Facebook is coming for your kids.The social media giant is launching a messaging app for children to chat with their parents and with friends approved by their parents.The free app is aimed at kids under 13, who can't yet have their own accounts under Facebook's rules, though they often do.Messenger Kids comes with a slew of controls for parents.
NEW YORK — Facebook is coming for your kids.The social media giant is launching a messaging app for children to chat with their parents and with friends approved by their parents.The free app is aimed at kids under 13, who can't yet have their own accounts under Facebook's rules, though they often do.Messenger Kids comes with a slew of controls for parents.
Facebook ads: Social media giant announces new transparency
WASHINGTON — Under pressure in advance of hearings on Russian election interference, Facebook is moving to increase transparency for everyone who sees and buys political advertising on its site.Executives for the social media company said Friday they will verify political ad buyers in federal elections, requiring them to reveal correct names and locations.
WASHINGTON — Under pressure in advance of hearings on Russian election interference, Facebook is moving to increase transparency for everyone who sees and buys political advertising on its site.Executives for the social media company said Friday they will verify political ad buyers in federal elections, requiring them to reveal correct names and locations.
UPS DOGS: Drivers from across the country share photos of pups they meet on their route 🐶
MILWAUKEE -- A Facebook page, where UPS drivers are sharing photos of the dogs they meet on their routes is getting a lot of attention online!The page, called "UPS Dogs" was created in 2013.
MILWAUKEE -- A Facebook page, where UPS drivers are sharing photos of the dogs they meet on their routes is getting a lot of attention online!The page, called "UPS Dogs" was created in 2013.
You can now order food on Facebook
Facebook today announced a new feature in its app that allows users to order food from local restaurants.The company is partnering with several established food delivery services including Delivery.com and DoorDash.
Facebook today announced a new feature in its app that allows users to order food from local restaurants.The company is partnering with several established food delivery services including Delivery.com and DoorDash.
Facebook begins 'human review' of potentially sensitive ads
Facebook says it will begin manually reviewing advertisements that target certain groups and address politics, religion, ethnicity and social issues.The company has informed some advertisers about the new "human review" requirement, warning them that it might cause delays before their ads can appear on the social media platform.Facebook has had to apologize amid recent revelations of rampant abuse of its automated advertising process to broadcast false news or promote divisive and hateful messages, such as ads aimed at people who've expressed anti-Semitic views.
Facebook says it will begin manually reviewing advertisements that target certain groups and address politics, religion, ethnicity and social issues.The company has informed some advertisers about the new "human review" requirement, warning them that it might cause delays before their ads can appear on the social media platform.Facebook has had to apologize amid recent revelations of rampant abuse of its automated advertising process to broadcast false news or promote divisive and hateful messages, such as ads aimed at people who've expressed anti-Semitic views.
NFL, Facebook enter 2-year joint venture for video, content
NEW YORK — The NFL and Facebook have announced a two-year deal to deliver official NFL video and other content to fans.The league says in a statement Tuesday it will publish NFL Game Recaps and official highlights from all regular-season games starting this week, along with the playoffs and Super Bowl.NFL Media will distribute content from its production arm, NFL Films, on Facebook's Watch platform.
NEW YORK — The NFL and Facebook have announced a two-year deal to deliver official NFL video and other content to fans.The league says in a statement Tuesday it will publish NFL Game Recaps and official highlights from all regular-season games starting this week, along with the playoffs and Super Bowl.NFL Media will distribute content from its production arm, NFL Films, on Facebook's Watch platform.
Facebook, Google matching donations to Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund
HOUSTON, Texas -- Facebook and Google are matching donations to people affected by Hurricane Harvey, the tech giants announced on Tuesday, August 29th.Facebook says it will match every dollar raised through its platform, up to $1 million, for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund.The money will support local recovery and rebuilding efforts.
HOUSTON, Texas -- Facebook and Google are matching donations to people affected by Hurricane Harvey, the tech giants announced on Tuesday, August 29th.Facebook says it will match every dollar raised through its platform, up to $1 million, for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fund.The money will support local recovery and rebuilding efforts.
College football on Facebook: Site to stream 15 games in '17
Facebook has struck a deal for exclusive rights to live stream 15 college football games this season, beginning next week.The agreement with Stadium, a digital sports network, gives Facebook the rights to six Mountain West games and nine Conference USA games.
Facebook has struck a deal for exclusive rights to live stream 15 college football games this season, beginning next week.The agreement with Stadium, a digital sports network, gives Facebook the rights to six Mountain West games and nine Conference USA games.
Facebook working on way to charge for reading news articles
NEW YORK — Facebook is working on a way for news organizations to charge readers for articles they share and read on the social network.Facebook's head of news partnerships, Campbell Brown, says the current plan is to require payments after reading 10 articles from a publisher through Facebook.
NEW YORK — Facebook is working on a way for news organizations to charge readers for articles they share and read on the social network.Facebook's head of news partnerships, Campbell Brown, says the current plan is to require payments after reading 10 articles from a publisher through Facebook.