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Zuck still has a LOT of questions to answer on suppression of The Post's Hunter-laptop scoops

Zuckerberg acknowledged censorship pressure from the Biden administration regarding Hunter Biden posts, highlighting a troubling intersection of politics and social media governance.

Meta is ready to inject AI images of you into your Instagram and Facebook feeds

Meta tests AI-generated content in Facebook and Instagram feeds, focusing on user interest and engagement.
The 'Imagine Yourself' feature personalizes AI-generated images for users based on their uploaded photos.

Facebook is going to show you even more content from accounts you don't follow

Facebook is prioritizing recommended content to widen user engagement beyond social circles.

Revealed: Deceptive political ads thrived on Facebook in run-up to 2024 election

Deceptive political ads on Facebook exploited user trust, leading to scams and compromised information.

Instagram and Facebook go down worldwide

Global outage affecting Instagram and Facebook services since 7am ET, with significant impact on messaging features.

TikTok, YouTube Battle for Satisfaction Supremacy, Facebook Hate Calms a Bit

TikTok outranks Google in customer satisfaction survey, showing increasing popularity despite security concerns.

Zuck still has a LOT of questions to answer on suppression of The Post's Hunter-laptop scoops

Zuckerberg acknowledged censorship pressure from the Biden administration regarding Hunter Biden posts, highlighting a troubling intersection of politics and social media governance.

Meta is ready to inject AI images of you into your Instagram and Facebook feeds

Meta tests AI-generated content in Facebook and Instagram feeds, focusing on user interest and engagement.
The 'Imagine Yourself' feature personalizes AI-generated images for users based on their uploaded photos.

Facebook is going to show you even more content from accounts you don't follow

Facebook is prioritizing recommended content to widen user engagement beyond social circles.

Revealed: Deceptive political ads thrived on Facebook in run-up to 2024 election

Deceptive political ads on Facebook exploited user trust, leading to scams and compromised information.

Instagram and Facebook go down worldwide

Global outage affecting Instagram and Facebook services since 7am ET, with significant impact on messaging features.

TikTok, YouTube Battle for Satisfaction Supremacy, Facebook Hate Calms a Bit

TikTok outranks Google in customer satisfaction survey, showing increasing popularity despite security concerns.
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#cybersecurity

Hackers are using Facebook ads to spread fake Chrome password managers

Facebook ads are increasingly used by hackers to spread malware and conduct phishing attacks.
Users should remain vigilant and skeptical about ads claiming to offer legitimate software updates.

Malvertising Campaign Hijacks Facebook Accounts to Spread SYS01stealer Malware

The SYS01stealer malware campaign exploits Meta's platform using hijacked Facebook accounts to facilitate a widespread malvertising scheme.

Hackers are using Facebook ads to spread fake Chrome password managers

Facebook ads are increasingly used by hackers to spread malware and conduct phishing attacks.
Users should remain vigilant and skeptical about ads claiming to offer legitimate software updates.

Malvertising Campaign Hijacks Facebook Accounts to Spread SYS01stealer Malware

The SYS01stealer malware campaign exploits Meta's platform using hijacked Facebook accounts to facilitate a widespread malvertising scheme.
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Germany: Compensation for Facebook data breach victims DW 11/18/2024

Millions of German Facebook users are eligible for compensation due to a significant data breach without needing to prove specific damages.
#instagram

Mark Zuckerberg's 2024 Election Plan: Make Facebook, Instagram Less Political

Meta is de-emphasizing political content on its platforms ahead of the 2024 election, shifting focus to lifestyle topics.

Meta can't escape states' claims it hooked kids on platforms

Meta is being sued for allegedly contributing to a youth mental health crisis by encouraging addiction to its platforms.
The lawsuit involves claims regarding Facebook and Instagram's harmful effects despite evidence of their negative impact on mental health.

Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge

Sales of Instagram and Facebook ads boosted Meta's profits, despite heavy AI investments and legal settlements.

Why Spain just banned Meta's new EU election voting features

Spain's privacy watchdog halted Facebook and Instagram's election tools due to GDPR violations.

EU probes Facebook, Instagram over child protection concerns DW 05/16/2024

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram over concerns of stimulating behavioral addiction in children.

Facebook Switches to 'Views' As its Primary Metric

Meta transitions Facebook and Instagram metrics to focus on 'Views', enhancing clarity for creators and brands regarding performance measurement.

Mark Zuckerberg's 2024 Election Plan: Make Facebook, Instagram Less Political

Meta is de-emphasizing political content on its platforms ahead of the 2024 election, shifting focus to lifestyle topics.

Meta can't escape states' claims it hooked kids on platforms

Meta is being sued for allegedly contributing to a youth mental health crisis by encouraging addiction to its platforms.
The lawsuit involves claims regarding Facebook and Instagram's harmful effects despite evidence of their negative impact on mental health.

Instagram and Facebook ads drive profit surge

Sales of Instagram and Facebook ads boosted Meta's profits, despite heavy AI investments and legal settlements.

Why Spain just banned Meta's new EU election voting features

Spain's privacy watchdog halted Facebook and Instagram's election tools due to GDPR violations.

EU probes Facebook, Instagram over child protection concerns DW 05/16/2024

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram over concerns of stimulating behavioral addiction in children.

Facebook Switches to 'Views' As its Primary Metric

Meta transitions Facebook and Instagram metrics to focus on 'Views', enhancing clarity for creators and brands regarding performance measurement.
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#meta

Watch Out, Google: Meta Is Reportedly Working On An AI-powered Search Engine

Meta is developing its own AI-driven search engine to reduce dependence on Google and Microsoft.

Mark Zuckerberg has brilliantly cornered us

Meta has 3.27 billion daily active users.
Zuckerberg aims to dominate AI adoption through Meta's captive user base.

Meta hit with $840 million EU fine for Facebook Marketplace ads antitrust breach

Meta received a €800 million fine from the EU for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace's automatic access.

Mark Zuckerberg has officially entered his unapologetic era

Zuckerberg regrets taking responsibility for issues Meta didn't cause, emphasizing the need for firmer stances on accountability.

Facebook is pushing 'local' content and events to try to win back young adults

Meta is refocusing Facebook's features to engage young adults by emphasizing local events and community connections.

Warning to Facebook users after hackers steal accounts

Hackers are using stolen Facebook accounts to scam friends by creating fake listings for items, causing financial losses.

Watch Out, Google: Meta Is Reportedly Working On An AI-powered Search Engine

Meta is developing its own AI-driven search engine to reduce dependence on Google and Microsoft.

Mark Zuckerberg has brilliantly cornered us

Meta has 3.27 billion daily active users.
Zuckerberg aims to dominate AI adoption through Meta's captive user base.

Meta hit with $840 million EU fine for Facebook Marketplace ads antitrust breach

Meta received a €800 million fine from the EU for antitrust violations related to Facebook Marketplace's automatic access.

Mark Zuckerberg has officially entered his unapologetic era

Zuckerberg regrets taking responsibility for issues Meta didn't cause, emphasizing the need for firmer stances on accountability.

Facebook is pushing 'local' content and events to try to win back young adults

Meta is refocusing Facebook's features to engage young adults by emphasizing local events and community connections.

Warning to Facebook users after hackers steal accounts

Hackers are using stolen Facebook accounts to scam friends by creating fake listings for items, causing financial losses.
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Facebook asks US supreme court to dismiss fraud suit over Cambridge Analytica scandal

The US Supreme Court is considering Facebook's appeal against a securities fraud lawsuit by shareholders over data misuse disclosures.

Former Facebook lobbyist joins UK comms regulator

A former Facebook executive joins Ofcom's board, raising concerns about regulatory impartiality given his previous lobbying role.
#misinformation

Zuckerberg Once Again Capitulates to Conservatives Over COVID Misinformation, Hunter Biden Laptop

Zuckerberg announced a more hands-off approach to misleading posts, attributing this shift to pressure from the Biden administration.

Meta Is Keeping Quiet This Election

Facebook's response to criticism post-2016 included launching initiatives to combat misinformation, though skepticism about their effectiveness remains.

Too Little, Too Late': Outnumbered Panel Rejects Mark Zuckerberg's Apology Over Censorship, Blames Him for Trump's Loss

Zuckerberg admitted to government pressure for censorship and regrets not speaking out more strongly against it.

Zuckerberg Once Again Capitulates to Conservatives Over COVID Misinformation, Hunter Biden Laptop

Zuckerberg announced a more hands-off approach to misleading posts, attributing this shift to pressure from the Biden administration.

Meta Is Keeping Quiet This Election

Facebook's response to criticism post-2016 included launching initiatives to combat misinformation, though skepticism about their effectiveness remains.

Too Little, Too Late': Outnumbered Panel Rejects Mark Zuckerberg's Apology Over Censorship, Blames Him for Trump's Loss

Zuckerberg admitted to government pressure for censorship and regrets not speaking out more strongly against it.
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#deceptive-advertising

Exploiting Meta's Weaknesses, Deceptive Political Ads Thrived on Facebook and Instagram in Run-Up to Election

Deceptive political ads proliferate on Facebook, misleading users and causing harm despite Meta's enforcement efforts.

Exploiting Meta's weaknesses, deceptive political ads thrived on Facebook & Instagram in run-up to election

A network hijacked Adam Klotz's Facebook page to run deceptive ads featuring AI-generated voices of Trump and Biden, misleading users into sharing personal information.

Exploiting Meta's Weaknesses, Deceptive Political Ads Thrived on Facebook and Instagram in Run-Up to Election

Deceptive political ads proliferate on Facebook, misleading users and causing harm despite Meta's enforcement efforts.

Exploiting Meta's weaknesses, deceptive political ads thrived on Facebook & Instagram in run-up to election

A network hijacked Adam Klotz's Facebook page to run deceptive ads featuring AI-generated voices of Trump and Biden, misleading users into sharing personal information.
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Facebook Is Auto-Generating Militia Group Pages as Extremists Continue to Organize in Plain Sight

Anti-government militias are utilizing Facebook for recruitment and coordination ahead of the election, while Meta fails to effectively moderate extremist content.

The Ideal Facebook Cover Photo Size and How To Make Yours Stand Out (+ 11 Ideas and Examples)

Your Facebook cover photo must be sized correctly for the best display.
Using video for cover photos can enhance engagement.
JPG is ideal for loading speed, while PNG offers better quality for graphics.
#ai-recommendations

Facebook Rolls Out a Youth-Focused Refresh

Facebook's usage growth is largely attributed to AI-enhanced content recommendations, increasing user engagement.

Social Media Marketers Need to Focus More on Entertainment

The increase in Facebook usage driven by AI-recommended content has led to a decline in content creation and engagement.

Facebook Rolls Out a Youth-Focused Refresh

Facebook's usage growth is largely attributed to AI-enhanced content recommendations, increasing user engagement.

Social Media Marketers Need to Focus More on Entertainment

The increase in Facebook usage driven by AI-recommended content has led to a decline in content creation and engagement.
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Facebook Unveils New Features for Young Adults: Local Tab, Explore, Full-Screen Video, Messenger Communities, and More - Lindsey Gamble

Facebook is prioritizing features that enhance local content discovery and social connectivity among youth.
#monetization

Investigation Finds Actual Source of All That AI Slop on Facebook

Facebook is plagued by AI-generated images of distressing content, with a market dedicated to their dissemination for profit.

Facebook says it paid content creators $2B this year | TechCrunch

Facebook is enhancing creator monetization through a new hub, potentially attracting more users despite previous payout inconsistencies.

Investigation Finds Actual Source of All That AI Slop on Facebook

Facebook is plagued by AI-generated images of distressing content, with a market dedicated to their dissemination for profit.

Facebook says it paid content creators $2B this year | TechCrunch

Facebook is enhancing creator monetization through a new hub, potentially attracting more users despite previous payout inconsistencies.
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Tim Walz hammers JD Vance over the ramifications of the Capitol riot: 'Jan. 6 was not Facebook ads'

Walz criticized Trump for his actions post-election, emphasizing the weight of presidential words.
#google

Bill to make Google, Meta pay for news enters notorious political killing ground

The California Journalism Preservation Act aims to require tech companies to compensate publishers for news on their platforms.

The Black Market For Facebook Customer Service; Caught Up In Case Law | AdExchanger

Krebs's personal involvement highlights the serious repercussions of cybercrimes, illustrating the intersection between journalism and criminal activity.
The systematic corruption in digital advertising through bribery and account exploitation underscores vulnerability in major platforms like Facebook.
Expert legal opinions indicate that the antitrust landscape for digital advertising is complex and could evolve significantly based on court rulings.

Bill to make Google, Meta pay for news enters notorious political killing ground

The California Journalism Preservation Act aims to require tech companies to compensate publishers for news on their platforms.

The Black Market For Facebook Customer Service; Caught Up In Case Law | AdExchanger

Krebs's personal involvement highlights the serious repercussions of cybercrimes, illustrating the intersection between journalism and criminal activity.
The systematic corruption in digital advertising through bribery and account exploitation underscores vulnerability in major platforms like Facebook.
Expert legal opinions indicate that the antitrust landscape for digital advertising is complex and could evolve significantly based on court rulings.
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EFF to Federal Trial Court: Section 230's Little-Known Third Immunity for User-Empowerment Tools Covers Unfollow Everything 2.0

The EFF, ACLU, and CDT support a professor developing a tool to help Facebook users manage their News Feed without the risk of legal repercussions from Meta.

Facebook Confirms It Scrapes Every Australian Adult's Public Photos and Posts to Train AI | HackerNoon

Australians on Facebook have no opt-out choice for data scraping, contrasting with EU regulations.
Public posts from Australian users dating back to 2007 are being used to train Meta's AI.
#content-moderation

Mark Zuckerberg regrets not pushing back on Biden's COVID "pressure" campaign

Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring Facebook to censor COVID-19 content, claiming it had broader consequences for content moderation.

We Called on the Oversight Board to Stop Censoring "From the River to the Sea" - And They Listened

The Oversight Board's decision reinforces the need for nuanced content moderation on platforms like Facebook.

Mark Zuckerberg regrets not pushing back on Biden's COVID "pressure" campaign

Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring Facebook to censor COVID-19 content, claiming it had broader consequences for content moderation.

We Called on the Oversight Board to Stop Censoring "From the River to the Sea" - And They Listened

The Oversight Board's decision reinforces the need for nuanced content moderation on platforms like Facebook.
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Why Did Facebook's App Icon Change Color?

Facebook's app icon color change has confused some iOS users, likely due to an app update related to dark mode feature preparation.
#dennis-quaid

Facebook Admits Limiting Ads for Quaid's 'Reagan' Movie

Facebook mistakenly restricted ads for Dennis Quaid's film "Reagan," citing policies for political content as the reason for its error.

'Reagan' star Dennis Quaid says that Facebook restricted ads for upcoming movie

Facebook's ad restrictions for the film 'Reagan' surprised Dennis Quaid, as it seems illogical for a film about a deceased president.

Facebook Admits Limiting Ads for Quaid's 'Reagan' Movie

Facebook mistakenly restricted ads for Dennis Quaid's film "Reagan," citing policies for political content as the reason for its error.

'Reagan' star Dennis Quaid says that Facebook restricted ads for upcoming movie

Facebook's ad restrictions for the film 'Reagan' surprised Dennis Quaid, as it seems illogical for a film about a deceased president.
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#social-media-marketing

12 Leading Strategies to Build a Brand with Facebook

Facebook is still the most popular social media platform with 2.1 billion daily users, offering significant potential for brand exposure and engagement.

Winning with Social Media - How Social Platforms are Changing the Face of Business

Influencers on social media have significant impact on purchasing decisions.

12 Leading Strategies to Build a Brand with Facebook

Facebook is still the most popular social media platform with 2.1 billion daily users, offering significant potential for brand exposure and engagement.

Winning with Social Media - How Social Platforms are Changing the Face of Business

Influencers on social media have significant impact on purchasing decisions.
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Meta Expands Profile Connections for Business Suite

Meta Business Suite update allows connecting multiple profiles to streamline social media management.

Mark Zuckerberg gives props to DeepMind's CEO for using him to get a better price from Google

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wanted to buy DeepMind before Google's acquisition for over $500 million.

Inside the nearly 8-year-long feud between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

The feud between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg dates back to a SpaceX explosion destroying a Facebook satellite in 2016.

Meta's AI is summarizing some bizarre Facebook comment sections

Meta's AI on Facebook summarizes comment sections, showcasing diverse opinions on posts but also prompting privacy concerns.

How to Control How Facebook Uses Your Data

Staying on top of digital privacy is essential in the modern age, manage Facebook's data usage through Privacy Checkup.

Why Your Facebook Feed is All Ads (and How to Fix It)

To see fewer ads on your Facebook feed and more of your friends' posts, customize your settings and use tools like F.B. Purity.

AI-generated spam is starting to fill social media. Here's why

The proliferation of AI-generated images on social media platforms such as Facebook is leading to a bizarre and creepy user experience for many users.

I just deleted all of my social media apps and it feels great

Facebook in the past was a tool for college students to stay connected, fostering lasting friendships.
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