Study: Facebook is skimping on moderation, and it’s harming the public
A new study argues that social media companies have outsourced too much of their moderation, resulting in stress for moderators and violence in certain places.
WhatsApp says Google no longer indexes Click to Chat users’ phone numbers
After a researcher pointed out how anyone could access thousands of WhatsApp phone numbers, WhatsApp says Google will no longer index Click to Chat users.
Scientists from top institutions call on Facebook to tackle misinformation
A group of 143 scientists from top U.S. research institutions has called on Facebook to prevent misinformation and hatred from spreading on its platform.
Zuckerberg says Facebook will review content policies after employee outrage
In a post on Facebook, founder Mark Zuckerberg said the social media network plans to review its content policies and products following a tumultuous week.
Zuckerberg stands by Facebook’s policies as employees revolt, quit
At an internal virtual town hall, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision not to moderate President Donald Trump’s recent controversial messages.
Sen. Ron Wyden: Trump wants to force Twitter to ‘play host to his lying’
Sen. Ron Wyden sees Trump's order as an attempt to recast Section 230 as a troublesome loophole, rather than the pillar of online freedom that it has become.
Zuckerberg reportedly expressed ‘disgust’ over Trump’s post on internal call
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly expressed disgust over a post by President Donald Trump, and vowed to re-examine policies around the use of state force.
Facebook employees are rebelling against Zuckerberg’s inaction over Trump
Facebook employees typically shy away from criticizing the company publicly, but this week tensions around the site's responsibilities reached boiling point.
Digital Trends Live: Tech diversity, SpaceX success, Android 11 postponed
On Monday's Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech news, including Facebook employees’ criticism of the platform, Google postpones Android 11, and more.
It’s time for social media platforms to grow up
Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms need to take responsibility for the quality of their content, digital media investor Peter C. Horan writes.
Trump’s executive order could be a disaster for thwarting misinformation
President Donald Trump's executive order to regulate social media companies could be a disaster, scaring platforms from trying to crack down on misinformation.
Mark Zuckerberg explains why Facebook didn’t block Trump’s Minnesota post
Zuckerberg addressed Facebook's response to Trump's posts where he wrote regarding the Minneapolis protests, "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."
Tech advocates say Trump’s executive order could ruin the internet
If President Trump's executive order on removing Section 230 were to be enforced, we would have a very different version of social media as we know it today.
Zuckerberg: Facebook wouldn’t have fact-checked Trump
Amid President Donald Trump's feud with Twitter over fact-checking messages on his tweets, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has weighed in — on Trump's side.
Whistleblowers say Facebook hasn’t addressed illegal drug sales on platform
Whistleblowers say there is evidence of drug-related crimes on Facebook, such as illegal drugs posted for sale on the platform and bought using Facebook Pay.
Facebook’s new audio-calling app lets you share when you’re available to talk
Facebook's experimental apps division has launched a new audio-calling app called CatchUp that lets you broadcast when you're available to take a call.
Facebook rebrands its cryptocurrency wallet as Novi
Previously called Calibra, Facebook's Novi digital wallet will let you send and hold digital currencies, including Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra.
The pandemic might have killed the office forever. Is that a good thing?
Facebook will join Twitter and Square in moving a large chunk of its workforce to remote work permanently. Will Silicon Valley's shift kill office culture?
Digital Trends Live: Facebook opens Shops, Josh Radnor, robot sheepdogs
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top technology stories, including Microsoft's team-up with OpenAI, Facebook's new Shops, robot sheepdogs, and more.
Facebook workers will return to a very different kind of office
Facebook employees have been working from home since March because of the coronavirus pandemic, but when they return in July, they can expect a lot of changes.
Zuckerberg reveals true scale of battle against misinformation
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the social network has been making extra efforts to battle misinformation on the site linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook’s Shops give small businesses an Etsy-like place to sell goods online
Facebook Shops would look and feel like a Facebook page where business owners can easily list their items and where customers can make a direct purchase.
When Facebook bought Giphy, it bought our emotions too
Facebook announced it is adding Giphy to its library of apps, but it isn't just buying a collection of GIFs. It's acquiring the raw emotions of its users.
Facebook buys popular GIF platform Giphy for $400 million
Facebook has bought popular GIF platform Giphy for a reported $400 million. The social media company will integrate the platform into Instagram's features.
Facebook’s Messenger Rooms goes global to take on Zoom
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg describes the new video-chat feature for groups as much more serendipitous and fun than similar services -- like Zoom.
Facebook will reportedly pay $52 million to employees who suffered PTSD
Facebook has reportedly reached a settlement to pay out to 11, 250 employees that have developed PTSD as a result of their jobs as content moderators.
Facebook Libra vs. Bitcoin
Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency has drawn a lot of attention and many comparisons to the very first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. But how do these two digital assets compare? To find out, we pitted Facebook Libra vs. Bitcoin in a head-to-head on regulation, privacy, value, and their buying power.
Facebook redesign goes live for everyone, adds Dark Mode
The new Facebook.com update rolls out dark mode to the desktop version of the social network, while improving navigation and making it easier to create Groups.
Facebook takes down viral ‘Plandemic’ coronavirus conspiracy video
Facebook told Digital Trends in a statement it had removed the 'Plandemic' conspiracy video after the clip suggested "wearing a mask can make you sick."
Spotify, Venmo, and other iOS apps went down because of a Facebook SDK
According to reports from users on Twitter and Github, the Facebook SDK caused Spotify, Venmo, and another of other apps to crash for a couple hours on May 6.
Here’s what Facebook’s new Oversight Board looks like
The 20 initial members include a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a former editor-in-chief, professors at top universities, and more.
Facebook takes down misinformation networks linked to QAnon
Facebook removed hundreds of accounts and pages with links to foreign governments including Russia and Iran, the company revealed in a report released Tuesday.
Graduations are canceled, so Facebook is hosting one for all U.S. students
Facebook is hosting a star-studded online commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 as schools across the U.S. remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook is releasing its answer to Zoom with Messenger Rooms
Social media giant Facebook announced Messenger Rooms, a video-calling feature that allows up to 50 users to start a virtual hangout with no time limit.