Mark Zuckerberg defends Facebook's currency plans before Congress
WASHINGTON — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg endured hours of prickly questioning from lawmakers Wednesday as he defended the company's new globally ambitious project to create a digital currency while also dealing with widening scrutiny from U.S. regulators.House Financial Services Committee's immediate focus was Facebook's plans for the currency, to be called Libra.
WASHINGTON — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg endured hours of prickly questioning from lawmakers Wednesday as he defended the company's new globally ambitious project to create a digital currency while also dealing with widening scrutiny from U.S. regulators.House Financial Services Committee's immediate focus was Facebook's plans for the currency, to be called Libra.
Attorney General Josh Kaul joins multistate investigation into Facebook antitrust issues
MADISON — Wisconsin's Josh Kaul has joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general investigating Facebook over antitrust issues.The bipartisan group includes attorneys general from more than 30 states as well as from the District of Columbia and Guam.The probe was announced in September.
MADISON — Wisconsin's Josh Kaul has joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general investigating Facebook over antitrust issues.The bipartisan group includes attorneys general from more than 30 states as well as from the District of Columbia and Guam.The probe was announced in September.
Facebook ramps up election security efforts ahead of 2020
NEW YORK -- With just over a year left until the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Facebook is stepping up its efforts to ensure it is not used as a tool to interfere in politics and democracies around the world.The efforts outlined Monday include a special security tool for elected officials and candidates that monitors their accounts for hacking attempts such as login attempts from unusual locations or unverified devices.
NEW YORK -- With just over a year left until the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Facebook is stepping up its efforts to ensure it is not used as a tool to interfere in politics and democracies around the world.The efforts outlined Monday include a special security tool for elected officials and candidates that monitors their accounts for hacking attempts such as login attempts from unusual locations or unverified devices.
Despite defections, Facebook officially launches Libra
NEW YORK — Facebook officially moved forward with its plans Monday to create a new digital currency called Libra, despite several high-profile defections from the project and intense criticism from U.S. regulators and politicians.The Libra Association, the nonprofit that will govern the currency, officially signed on 21 charter members on Monday at the organization's inaugural meeting in Geneva.
NEW YORK — Facebook officially moved forward with its plans Monday to create a new digital currency called Libra, despite several high-profile defections from the project and intense criticism from U.S. regulators and politicians.The Libra Association, the nonprofit that will govern the currency, officially signed on 21 charter members on Monday at the organization's inaugural meeting in Geneva.
US authorities seek access to Facebook encrypted messaging
NEW YORK — U.S. Attorney General William Barr and other U.S., U.K. and Australian officials are pressing Facebook to give authorities a way to read encrypted messages sent by ordinary users, re-igniting tensions between tech companies and law enforcement.Facebook’s WhatsApp already uses so-called end-to-end encryption, which locks up messages so that even Facebook can’t read their contents.
NEW YORK — U.S. Attorney General William Barr and other U.S., U.K. and Australian officials are pressing Facebook to give authorities a way to read encrypted messages sent by ordinary users, re-igniting tensions between tech companies and law enforcement.Facebook’s WhatsApp already uses so-called end-to-end encryption, which locks up messages so that even Facebook can’t read their contents.
Facebook says it won't fact check politicians
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook says it does not fact check politicians' statements, even if they might be false.
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook says it does not fact check politicians' statements, even if they might be false.
Facebook suspends thousands of apps but user impact unclear
LOS ANGELES -- Facebook said Friday that it has suspended "tens of thousands" of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.The announcement came the same day that unsealed legal documents in Massachusetts disclosed that Facebook had suspended 69,000 apps.
LOS ANGELES -- Facebook said Friday that it has suspended "tens of thousands" of apps made by about 400 developers as part of an investigation following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.The announcement came the same day that unsealed legal documents in Massachusetts disclosed that Facebook had suspended 69,000 apps.
Facebook wants to put a camera in your living room
Facebook has new devices to help you video chat from your couch!Smart speakers are popular these days but Facebook says they’re missing a key feature – the ability to video chat!The company’s new line of gadgets called Portal look like picture frames but let you make video calls, too!
Facebook has new devices to help you video chat from your couch!Smart speakers are popular these days but Facebook says they’re missing a key feature – the ability to video chat!The company’s new line of gadgets called Portal look like picture frames but let you make video calls, too!
Facebook to name first oversight panel members by year-end
BOSTON — Facebook said Tuesday that it expects to name the first members of a new quasi-independent oversight board by year-end.The oversight panel is intended to rule on thorny content issues, such as when Facebook or Instagram posts constitute hate speech.
BOSTON — Facebook said Tuesday that it expects to name the first members of a new quasi-independent oversight board by year-end.The oversight panel is intended to rule on thorny content issues, such as when Facebook or Instagram posts constitute hate speech.
States led by Texas target Google in new antitrust probe
WASHINGTON — Fifty U.S. states and territories, led by Texas, announced an investigation into Google's "potential monopolistic behavior."The Monday announcement closely followed one from a separate group of states Friday that disclosed an investigation into Facebook's market dominance.
WASHINGTON — Fifty U.S. states and territories, led by Texas, announced an investigation into Google's "potential monopolistic behavior."The Monday announcement closely followed one from a separate group of states Friday that disclosed an investigation into Facebook's market dominance.
Friends with benefits: Can Facebook tackle your love life?
SAN FRANCISCO -- Facebook Dating, a matchmaking service the company already offers in Brazil, Canada and 17 other countries, will arrive in the U.S. on Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Facebook Dating, a matchmaking service the company already offers in Brazil, Canada and 17 other countries, will arrive in the U.S. on Thursday.
Mom hosts 'job fair' after kids ask for new phones, allowances
One mom is “NOW HIRING!!” after her kids started asking for new phones and allowances.“Yesterday I told them that I’ve heard their requests and that I’ll have a surprise for them today when they get home from school,” Shaketha Mario McGregor wrote in a Facebook post.Well, surprise!Her kids came home to a job fair, complete with job listings, applications and an ad for “Mom’s Credit Union.”
One mom is “NOW HIRING!!” after her kids started asking for new phones and allowances.“Yesterday I told them that I’ve heard their requests and that I’ll have a surprise for them today when they get home from school,” Shaketha Mario McGregor wrote in a Facebook post.Well, surprise!Her kids came home to a job fair, complete with job listings, applications and an ad for “Mom’s Credit Union.”
Facebook rolls out tool to block off-Facebook data gathering
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is launching a long-promised tool that lets you limit what the social network can gather about you on outside websites and apps.The company said Tuesday that it is adding a section where you can see the activity that Facebook tracks outside its service via its "like" buttons and other means.
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is launching a long-promised tool that lets you limit what the social network can gather about you on outside websites and apps.The company said Tuesday that it is adding a section where you can see the activity that Facebook tracks outside its service via its "like" buttons and other means.
'ICE will come:' Illinois gas station clerk suspended after video shared on Facebook
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A suburban Illinois gas station clerk has been suspended after a video posted to Facebook shows him in a confrontation with customers as he tells them, “ICE will come," and makes other anti-immigrant comments.The clerk, who worked at the Bucky's Mobil gas station at 1576 Washington in Naperville, was recorded on video arguing with customers.The woman who posted the video on Facebook on Tuesday wrote, “Look at this guy who didn’t want to sell us anything because we are Mexican.
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A suburban Illinois gas station clerk has been suspended after a video posted to Facebook shows him in a confrontation with customers as he tells them, “ICE will come," and makes other anti-immigrant comments.The clerk, who worked at the Bucky's Mobil gas station at 1576 Washington in Naperville, was recorded on video arguing with customers.The woman who posted the video on Facebook on Tuesday wrote, “Look at this guy who didn’t want to sell us anything because we are Mexican.
Report: FTC approves roughly $5B fine for Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO — The FTC has voted to approve a fine of about $5 billion for Facebook over privacy violations, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
SAN FRANCISCO — The FTC has voted to approve a fine of about $5 billion for Facebook over privacy violations, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Facebook, Instagram and other platforms back online after experiencing issues worldwide
NEW YORK -- Social media platforms were back online Wednesday evening after experiencing a bit of a meltdown earlier in the day.Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Twitter had all experienced various issues.
NEW YORK -- Social media platforms were back online Wednesday evening after experiencing a bit of a meltdown earlier in the day.Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Twitter had all experienced various issues.
Facebook plans its own currency for 2 billion-plus users
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook already rules daily communication for more than two billion people around the world.
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook already rules daily communication for more than two billion people around the world.
Pres. Trump attacks social media companies after Facebook bans
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump criticized social media companies after Facebook banned a number of extremist figures, declaring that he was "monitoring and watching, closely!!"President Trump, who tweeted and re-tweeted complaints Friday and Saturday, said he would "monitor the censorship of AMERICAN CITIZENS on social media platforms. " He has previously asserted that social media companies exhibit bias against conservatives, something the companies have rejected as untrue.
STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump criticized social media companies after Facebook banned a number of extremist figures, declaring that he was "monitoring and watching, closely!!"President Trump, who tweeted and re-tweeted complaints Friday and Saturday, said he would "monitor the censorship of AMERICAN CITIZENS on social media platforms. " He has previously asserted that social media companies exhibit bias against conservatives, something the companies have rejected as untrue.
Facebook’s upcoming changes explained
We take a look at Facebook's big changes, including a pledge for a more private social network.
We take a look at Facebook's big changes, including a pledge for a more private social network.
Facebook anticipates an FTC privacy fine of up to $5 billion
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook said it expects a fine of up to $5 billion from the Federal Trade Commission, which is investigating whether the social network violated its users' privacy.The company set aside $3 billion in its quarterly earnings report Wednesday as a contingency against the possible penalty but noted that the "matter remains unresolved."The one-time charge slashed Facebook's first-quarter net income considerably, although revenue grew by 25% in the period.
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook said it expects a fine of up to $5 billion from the Federal Trade Commission, which is investigating whether the social network violated its users' privacy.The company set aside $3 billion in its quarterly earnings report Wednesday as a contingency against the possible penalty but noted that the "matter remains unresolved."The one-time charge slashed Facebook's first-quarter net income considerably, although revenue grew by 25% in the period.