Facebook seeking financial data?
It can seem like Facebook already knows so much about us and our preferences, but now it seems the social media giant wants to know even more?specifically about our finances. The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook has asked large banks to share detailed financial information about customers in an effort to offer more services to users.
It can seem like Facebook already knows so much about us and our preferences, but now it seems the social media giant wants to know even more?specifically about our finances. The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook has asked large banks to share detailed financial information about customers in an effort to offer more services to users.
Facebook shuts down accounts
Facebook said it has uncovered "sophisticated" efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to influence U.S. politics on its platforms. The company said it removed 32 accounts from Facebook and Instagram because they were involved in "coordinated" political behavior and appeared to be fake. Nearly 300,000 people followed at least one of the accounts.
Facebook said it has uncovered "sophisticated" efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to influence U.S. politics on its platforms. The company said it removed 32 accounts from Facebook and Instagram because they were involved in "coordinated" political behavior and appeared to be fake. Nearly 300,000 people followed at least one of the accounts.
Facebook vs. New York Times
In a blog post responding to a New York Times article, Facebook admitted it shared user data with phone and tablet makers but disputes what and how much data it shared. Facebook said it was unaware of any abuses of this data on the part of the phone makers.
In a blog post responding to a New York Times article, Facebook admitted it shared user data with phone and tablet makers but disputes what and how much data it shared. Facebook said it was unaware of any abuses of this data on the part of the phone makers.
Russian political trolling
Democrats on the House intelligence committee have released more than 3,500 Facebook ads that were created or promoted by a Russian internet agency, providing the fullest picture yet of Russia's attempt to sow racial and political division in the United States before and after the 2016 election.
Democrats on the House intelligence committee have released more than 3,500 Facebook ads that were created or promoted by a Russian internet agency, providing the fullest picture yet of Russia's attempt to sow racial and political division in the United States before and after the 2016 election.
Facebook data scandal
Facebook's privacy scandal is much worse than previously thought?by millions of more users. Data on as many as 87 million people, mostly in the United States, may have been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica, a data-mining company linked to Donald Trump's presidential campaign, according to a post by Mike Schroepfer, Facebook's chief technology officer.
Facebook's privacy scandal is much worse than previously thought?by millions of more users. Data on as many as 87 million people, mostly in the United States, may have been improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica, a data-mining company linked to Donald Trump's presidential campaign, according to a post by Mike Schroepfer, Facebook's chief technology officer.
Zuckerberg breaks silence
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has addressed the steps his company is taking to protect user privacy after reports that Trump campaign-affiliated political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica was able to obtain 50 million Facebook users' personal data without their knowledge.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has addressed the steps his company is taking to protect user privacy after reports that Trump campaign-affiliated political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica was able to obtain 50 million Facebook users' personal data without their knowledge.
Deleting Facebook
For many of us, scrolling or posting on social media is part of our daily routine. But social media's immersive presence and impact on our lives are leading many young users to seek relief and hit delete. Back in December, Hill Holliday's research group Origin conducted the survey of more than 1,000 young people across the United States. The key findings: 64 percent of users between the ages of 18 and 24 said they have taken a temporary social media break and 34 percent of them deleted their accounts entirely.
For many of us, scrolling or posting on social media is part of our daily routine. But social media's immersive presence and impact on our lives are leading many young users to seek relief and hit delete. Back in December, Hill Holliday's research group Origin conducted the survey of more than 1,000 young people across the United States. The key findings: 64 percent of users between the ages of 18 and 24 said they have taken a temporary social media break and 34 percent of them deleted their accounts entirely.
Social media and democracy
Facebook posted the first in a series of posts on its newsroom page about democracy and social media. It starts with an admission from the product manager for civic engagement at Facebook.
Facebook posted the first in a series of posts on its newsroom page about democracy and social media. It starts with an admission from the product manager for civic engagement at Facebook.
Social media bishop
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport has Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat accounts. He explained that social media is a powerful force in young people's lives. It has affected the way they speak, socialize, and communicate. So three years ago, the bishop decided to tap into that power. In doing so, he is following the holy father's example.
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport has Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat accounts. He explained that social media is a powerful force in young people's lives. It has affected the way they speak, socialize, and communicate. So three years ago, the bishop decided to tap into that power. In doing so, he is following the holy father's example.
Social media during a natural disaster
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
We can probably fill in the sentence "Social media has completely changed _____" with almost anything. Thankfully, instead of reporting on the latest trolling tactic, cyber-bullying campaign, or scam, we get to tell you how Hurricane Harvey has apparently driven us to social media to mostly help our fellow man.
Facebook announces new products and mission
If you're Facebook and you've got 2 billion users, you'd think things are looking up, right? So why switch things up and mess with success? Here is a hint: People told us they are using Facebook less. With more and more people growing inseparable from their phones, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook is changing its mission of connecting people to a new mission: creating communities and bringing the world closer together.
If you're Facebook and you've got 2 billion users, you'd think things are looking up, right? So why switch things up and mess with success? Here is a hint: People told us they are using Facebook less. With more and more people growing inseparable from their phones, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook is changing its mission of connecting people to a new mission: creating communities and bringing the world closer together.
Facebook and your mental health
Thanks to social media, we now know more than we need to know, like whom Suzie from high school married and what Jake from accounting had for lunch. Turns out, the more we use Facebook the unhappier we are, according to a new study from Yale University and the University of California. The study tracked the mental health and social interactions of 5,200 participants over the course of two years.
Thanks to social media, we now know more than we need to know, like whom Suzie from high school married and what Jake from accounting had for lunch. Turns out, the more we use Facebook the unhappier we are, according to a new study from Yale University and the University of California. The study tracked the mental health and social interactions of 5,200 participants over the course of two years.
Extremism online
Following Saturday's attack in London, Facebook is promising to do more to keep terrorists off its network. But stopping extremists from spreading their message of hate across the web is so difficult because it requires vigilance and cooperation from law enforcement, internet users, and most importantly social media companies, experts told Fox 5. While Facebook and others say they already work to combat online extremism, some critics said that is not nearly enough.
Following Saturday's attack in London, Facebook is promising to do more to keep terrorists off its network. But stopping extremists from spreading their message of hate across the web is so difficult because it requires vigilance and cooperation from law enforcement, internet users, and most importantly social media companies, experts told Fox 5. While Facebook and others say they already work to combat online extremism, some critics said that is not nearly enough.
Death of smartphone?
We're with them all day, every day, never leaving home without them, but could we really soon live in a time when our smartphones are obsolete? Some say, yes. Facebook announced it is working on a system that would let you type straight from your brain, about 5 times as fast you can currently type on your phone.
We're with them all day, every day, never leaving home without them, but could we really soon live in a time when our smartphones are obsolete? Some say, yes. Facebook announced it is working on a system that would let you type straight from your brain, about 5 times as fast you can currently type on your phone.
Live streaming violence
Steve Stephens's random and vicious killing of Cleveland retiree Robert Godwin Sr. is not the only violent crime to unfold in near-real time on Facebook. All of these incidents highlight the danger of allowing anyone to broadcast live from anywhere, with the simple click of a button.
Steve Stephens's random and vicious killing of Cleveland retiree Robert Godwin Sr. is not the only violent crime to unfold in near-real time on Facebook. All of these incidents highlight the danger of allowing anyone to broadcast live from anywhere, with the simple click of a button.
Facebook killer dead
The man who randomly gunned down a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook killed himself Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania that began when a McDonald's drive-thru attendant recognized him. It marked a violent end to the nearly 48-hour multistate manhunt for Steve Stephens, whose case brought another round of criticism down on Facebook over how responsibly it polices objectionable material posted by users.
The man who randomly gunned down a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook killed himself Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania that began when a McDonald's drive-thru attendant recognized him. It marked a violent end to the nearly 48-hour multistate manhunt for Steve Stephens, whose case brought another round of criticism down on Facebook over how responsibly it polices objectionable material posted by users.
Facebook murder suspect
In a rambling video, Steve Stephens said, "I snapped, I just snapped." But as the manhunt dragged on Monday for the man accused of posting Facebook footage of himself killing a retiree, police were unable to explain what set him off. A manhunt that started in Cleveland's gritty east side expanded rapidly into a nationwide search for Stephens, a 37-year-old job counselor who worked with teens and young adults, police said.
In a rambling video, Steve Stephens said, "I snapped, I just snapped." But as the manhunt dragged on Monday for the man accused of posting Facebook footage of himself killing a retiree, police were unable to explain what set him off. A manhunt that started in Cleveland's gritty east side expanded rapidly into a nationwide search for Stephens, a 37-year-old job counselor who worked with teens and young adults, police said.
Facebook murder suspect
A man is accused of killing an elderly stranger and posting the video on Facebook.
A man is accused of killing an elderly stranger and posting the video on Facebook.
Social media sales
If your social media friends have been bombarding you with direct marketing products, from skincare to weight loss supplements, you're not alone. But if you're not looking to buy what your friends are selling, how do you give the friendship a like without opening up your wallet?
If your social media friends have been bombarding you with direct marketing products, from skincare to weight loss supplements, you're not alone. But if you're not looking to buy what your friends are selling, how do you give the friendship a like without opening up your wallet?
Not My Presidents Day Rally
Thousands of Facebook users will be protesting President Donald Trump in Columbus Circle on Presidents Day.
Thousands of Facebook users will be protesting President Donald Trump in Columbus Circle on Presidents Day.