Facebook - Page 47

October 5, 2021

Whistleblower says Facebook is a US 'national security issue'

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told lawmakers Tuesday that she believes the social media giant is a “national security issue.”

October 5, 2021

Facebook Global Head of Safety defends practices: Most people 'feel quite safe and secure on our platform'

Facebook Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis said Tuesday the company wants to allow “freedom of expression” but called for regulations that would give users confidence in its procedures.

October 5, 2021

Ramaswamy: Facebook should be accountable for 'lying,' potential 'consumer fraud'

"Woke Inc." author Vivek Ramaswamy argued Facebook should be held accountable if it is "lying" about consumer safeguards during an interview on "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday, saying it could be a case of "consumer fraud." Ramaswamy warned against making the platform responsible for potential effects on teen users saying doing so could actually make it even "more socially powerful than it is."

September 30, 2021

Parents slam Facebook for targeting children: 'I don’t trust anything on social media'

Parents slammed Facebook on Thursday, saying they “don’t trust anything on social media right now” following a report that referenced the platform’s own internal documents admitting that their products, including Instagram, harm the mental health of children.

September 29, 2021

Hawley to introduce legislation holding social media companies accountable for harm they cause children

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing legislation that would establish a federal tort against social media companies in attempt to hold them accountable if they cause bodily or mental injuries to children.

September 28, 2021

'Woke Inc.' author: Facebook must be held accountable for 'rampant institutional lying'

‘Woke Inc.’ author Vivek Ramaswamy slammed Facebook during an interview on "Fox & Friends First" on Tuesday for their "rampant institutional lying" after halting a project focused on developing a kids' version of the app. The screeching halt comes amid mounting criticism from data suggesting the app has a harmful effect on some young teens.

September 28, 2021

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey blasts Facebook's removal of her campaign page: 'Big Tech has gotten out of hand'

Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey took a hardline approach to Big Tech this week, blasting Facebook over the temporary banning of her gubernatorial campaign page and accusing them of working alongside President Joe Biden's administration to stop conservatives speaking out on things like opposition to federal coronavirus vaccine mandates.

September 23, 2021

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg scolds New York Times over fake news ... about his surfboard

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has found himself caught up in a variety of controversies in recent weeks after a series of Wall Street Journal bombshells put a spotlight on issues at the social media company. 

September 23, 2021

How Haitian migrants are flooding the border in Texas with Big Tech's help

For the final leg of his journey from Chile to the United States, Haitian migrant Fabricio Jean followed detailed instructions sent to him via WhatsApp from his brother in New Jersey who had recently taken the route to the Texas border.

September 20, 2021

Sen. Blackburn, lawmakers call on Facebook execs to testify over whistleblower bombshell

Sen. Marsha Blackburn is leading the charge against Facebook in an upcoming committee hearing after the company allegedly knew about but did not disclose publicly data that showed the negative impact of Instagram on teenagers.