It’s no secret that many rural towns across the US lack high-speed Internet options, which is where budding alternatives like 5G hubs and satellite-based ISPs come in. Facebook is now counted among the companies working to expand access to...
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Enlarge / Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before a combined Senate Judiciary and Commerce committee hearing in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill April 10, 2018 in Washington, DC. Zuckerberg, 33, was called to testify after it...
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Facebook openly announced its plans it uses to demote content, but at least it’s attempting to be transparent about the process. Right, Facebook?
The release said it was “to share more detail on how content is distributed on Facebook.” But,...
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A Florida police department was facing heavy scrutiny after they shared a Facebook post about a suspect reportedly stealing diapers.
What are the details?
According to a Thursday report from
Newsweek, police in Winter Haven, Florida, detailed...
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Groups representing the social media giants sue the state of Texas, calling the law unconstitutional.
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As Democratic leadership tries to unite its progressive and moderate wings, a group of 80-plus artists, celebrities and activists called on the leaders of Google, Disney, Amazon, Fox, Facebook and more to urge Congress to support President...
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Facebook announced a new project on Thursday that will bring broadband service to thousands of households in Virginia this fall, in partnership with a local ISP and utility company.
The project began...
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Left to right: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
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Groups representing Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter are suing Texas over a...
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Frank McCourt, the real estate magnate who sold the LA Dodgers in 2012, is bankrolling a new protocol built on blockchain that may liberate our social data from Big Tech.
The lesson from the Facebook era may be that social networking is too central...
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In a recent series of high-profile articles, The Wall Street Journal highlighted the difficulties Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) has in monitoring harmful content on its platform. The revelation is little surprise to those who use the company's services...
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Earlier this year, US firms Twitter, Amazon, Facebook, and Facebook-owned WhatsApp got into loggerheads with New Delhi over data privacy laws and regulations. Amazon and WhatsApp have long been fighting court cases in the country over rules and...
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For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – September 23, 2021 – Zacks Market Edge is a podcast hosted weekly by Zacks Stock Strategist Tracey Ryniec. Every week, Tracey will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks,...
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Mike Schroepfer, who leads the company’s artificial intelligence and other technical efforts, said he planned to transition into a role as a senior fellow.
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Apple bans Fortnite from App Store for a potentially long time, Tim Cook is angry with employees who leak company info, and Apple is paying retail store employees bonuses, according to anonymous...
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Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have repeatedly butted heads over privacy standards and targeted ads over the past year. Apple's iOS 14.5 update, which rolled out in April, allowed its users to opt out of data tracking features across...
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The way that Facebook controls its News Feed is often controversial and largely opaque to the outside world.
Now the social network is attempting to shine more light on the content it surpresses but...
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How the company found itself in its biggest crisis since Cambridge Analytica
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You probably use your laptop or mobile device when doing your video calls, whether you’re at home/in the office or you’re on the go. But in case you needed to add another device to your collection and you’re a Facebook fan, they do...
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Did you know Neural is taking the stage on Sept 30 and Oct 1? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will explore the future of AI during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! Today, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer announced that he’s...
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