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‘Are we dating the same guy?’: Women turn to Facebook to uncover cheating and violence
Experts say use of groups to warn others about dangerous men is indictment on governments’ failure to keep women safe. “Any info on Chris* please? Thanks.” The words in a Facebook post, above three ...The Guardian - 6d -
Instagram tests Reels pause feature as TikTok remains in limbo
Meta is testing a pause feature with a small group of users on Instagram Reels.CNBC - Jan. 30 -
Groups helping Americans find abortion pills report Instagram ‘shadow-banning’
Organizations find posts censored, removed or made difficult to find in days after Trump return to White House. Over the last week, the accounts of some major organizations that help Americans ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
Are You Lonely? Adopt a New Family on Facebook Today
A goat farmer in rural Minnesota, estranged from her biological children, finds new purpose as a surrogate grandparent.Wired - Jan. 28 -
Man accused of 'violent' Facebook post about Trump
A Florida man was arrested Friday night for allegedly making online threats to President Donald Trump, according to police.ABC News - Jan. 26 -
Meta is offering deals to creators to promote Instagram on TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube Shorts
Meta is offering deals to creators to promote Instagram on other short-form video apps, including TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, CNBC has learned.CNBC - Jan. 26 -
Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providers’ Posts
Some posts related to obtaining abortion pills were recently hidden on Instagram and Facebook and some accounts were suspended, before being later restored.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Why some Instagram users are suddenly following Trump, Vance
Meta on Wednesday pushed back against claims its platforms were automatically forcing users to follow the Instagram accounts of President Trump and Vice President Vance following Inauguration Day. ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Here's why you’re suddenly following President Trump on Instagram
Many Instagram users have complained that Meta has automatically enrolled them into following accounts for President Donald Trump without their consent.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Early Facebook investor Jim Breyer says Zuckerberg has been 'revitalized' by Meta's AI push
Venture capitalist and early Facebook investor Jim Breyer said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been energized by his company's recent push into AI.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Why You Might Suddenly Be Following Trump on Instagram and Facebook
Many Instagram and Facebook users say they are confused about why they are seeing posts from the president and vice president in their feeds. Here’s what to know.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram
Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
How Meta Tried to Lure TikTok Users to Instagram
In the days before TikTok went dark, Instagram and Facebook released a flurry of new features and ran advertisements promoting its platforms as a comparable alternative.Wired - Jan. 21 -
Meta pushes back on claims that it's boosting Trump on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is countering claims that it boosted President Donald Trump and his administration on Facebook and Instagram as it came into office Monday.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats'
Meta says it is working quickly to resolve the problem, which has prompted accusations of bias on social media.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Instagram announces new video app amid TikTok troubles
Instagram announced a new video creation app Sunday amid legal struggles faced in the U.S. by TikTok, another social media platform with a focus on visual content. “Today we’re announcing Edits, a ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Instagram Debuts New Video-Editing App, as TikTok Deals With a Ban
Instagram on Sunday rolled out Edits, a video-editing product that appeared similar to CapCut, which is owned by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit From a TikTok Ban
Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready to welcome TikTok users, as the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the Chinese-owned app from the United States.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Instagram and YouTube Prepare to Benefit if TikTok Is Banned
Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are getting ready behind the scenes to welcome TikTok users, should the Chinese-owned app be banned from the United States.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Man sought after "So I raped you" Facebook message extradited to U.S.
Ian Cleary is accused of stalking an 18-year-old Gettysburg College student, sneaking into her dorm and sexually assaulting her while she texted friends for help.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
TikTok Alternatives: What to Know About RedNote, Lemon8, Instagram and YouTube
ByteDance has pushed Lemon8 as a ban on TikTok looms, and RedNote is drawing interest, but the same law could apply to all Chinese-owned platforms.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Will the EU fight for the truth on Facebook and Instagram?
As Meta abandons third-party factchecking in an ostensibly political move, the future of facts elsewhere remains murky. Factcheckers had no doubt about the real audience for the news this week – ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Fears for UK boomer radicalisation on Facebook after Meta drops factcheckers
For middle-aged users, it will be ‘even harder to discern the truth’ among extremist content, expert says. Experts fear the decision by Meta to drop professional factcheckers from Facebook will ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Mark Zuckerberg says Biden officials would 'scream' and 'curse' when seeking removal of Facebook content
On an episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" released Friday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg painted a picture of Biden administration officials berating Facebook staff over requests to remove certain ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
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Bride's fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real
The woman got married to her partner as she believed it would boost his social media following.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram
Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremony. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Politics content to be pushed to Instagram and Threads users
Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Prominent Vietnamese lawyer goes on trial for allegedly criticizing top judge on Facebook
A prominent Vietnamese lawyer has gone on trial for Facebook posts that allegedly criticized the country's former top judgeABC News - Jan. 9 -
Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges
Meta says it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace serviceABC News - Jan. 9 -
EBay shares soar after Meta allows listings on Facebook Marketplace in U.S., Europe
Shares of eBay soared Wednesday as Meta announced it will allow some listings to show up on Facebook Marketplace in Germany, France and the United States.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Some Facebook users now allowed to see eBay listings in Marketplace
Meta on Wednesday announced some Facebook users will be able to view eBay listings on its Marketplace features just months after the European Commission slammed the social media company with a ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
How Meta's new community notes program might work as fact-checking ends for Facebook, Instagram
Meta is ending fact-checking on its platforms and moving to a community notes-style program like the one found on X. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on what the new ...CBS News - Jan. 8
