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Meta's Oversight Board finds cross-check puts 'business concerns' ahead of human rights
In a policy advisory opinion, the Oversight Board found that Meta's cross-check program prioritizes the company’s business over the rights of its users.
Biden wants to ban advertising targeted toward kids
In his first State of the Union address, President Biden has asked Congress to implement new laws to increase child safety on social media platforms.
Whistleblower group says Meta misled investors over misinformation
It's been accused of making 'material misrepresentations' of efforts to fight climate change and COVID-19 misinformation.
Democrats push Mark Zuckerberg on Meta's actions prior to January 6th Capitol attack
Democratic senators have called on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to answer questions on how Facebook handled misinformation enforcement ahead of the January 6th US Capitol attack.
Congress quizzes Facebook whistleblower on potential Section 230 reforms
Frances Haugen, the former Facebook employee turned whistleblower, testified in Congress for the second time in less than two months.
Congress will hold a hearing on potential Section 230 reforms this week
On Wednesday, December 1st, the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on communications and technology will hold a hearing dedicated to discussing potential “targeted reforms” to Section 230 of The Communications Decency Act.
Internal Facebook documents highlight its moderation and misinformation issues
A trove of internal documents show Facebook is in turmoil over decisions around moderation, safety and growth.
Facebook's misinformation and violence problems are worse in India
Facebook research shows the social network's misinformation and violence issues were particularly severe in India.
Mark Zuckerberg denies Facebook puts profit over users' safety
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has responded to claims made by whistleblower Frances Haugen.
Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says company 'chooses profits over safety'
The whistleblower behind several recent Facebook reports says the company "chooses profits over safety."
