Facebook to end targeted ad options for 'sensitive' topics

The change will affect “thousands” of tags, a spokesperson said. The changes will take place globally. The findings from the documents have revived scrutiny by US and UK lawmakers. Correction, 4:48 p.m.:Recasts to correct error in interpretation of Facebook’s statement.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 40 words · Sean Schneider

Facebook to release internal research on Instagram's impact on teens

“Of course, people should be the judge of that themselves.” Facebook didn’t immediately respond to a request for additional comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 20 words · Gloria Osborne

Facebook Took Action Against 1.4 Billion Pieces of Spam Content in a 3-Month Span

One of the reports also showed that Meta is receiving more government requests for user data worldwide. The US submitted the most requests, followed by India, Germany, Brazil, France and the UK.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Ashley Jenkins

Facebook unveils tools to protect Afghan people who fear becoming Taliban targets

“And we’ve stood up a special operations center to respond to new threats as they emerge.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 16 words · Danielle Wallace

Facebook warns of slower revenue growth amid fight against fake news

The number of US Facebook users remained flat at 259 million. This is factored into our outlook," Facebook said in a statement. Facebook has also been testing out different types of ads, including invirtual reality. Facebook said this week it formed a group that focuses on themetaverseand is ramping up hiring.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Christine Price

Facebook weighs whether to build facial recognition into smart glasses

In a series of tweets, Bosworth confirmed he made remarks about facial recognition during an employee meeting. Weve been open about our efforts to build AR glasses and are still in the early stages. The company hasn’t provided many details about the upcoming product. Facebook didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · Ashley Martinez

Facebook whistleblower advises UK lawmakers on enforcing Online Safety Bill

Senior managers at tech companies could even face criminal charges if those companies consistently fall short of their obligations. She also advised that platforms should provide better data access to trusted researchers for more independent verification. She noted that “this does create some privacy risks. I am strongly opposed to banning encrypted platforms in Britain

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Kelly Ford

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen to testify before Congress for a second time

Facebook whistleblowerFrances Haugen will testify before Congress for a second time. Also testifying will be Color of Change president Rashad Robinson and Common Sense Media CEO James Steyer. About 3.58 billion people use Facebook and its services every month.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Mary Ayala

Facebook Year Together: How to create your personalized 2021 highlights

3.you’re able to choose which sections to publicize before clicking theSharebutton.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 11 words · Susan Simmons

Facebook's $37.5 Million Location Tracking Settlement: See If You Qualify

The settlement was filed Aug. 22 in San Francisco federal court. What is Facebook accused of? Who’s eligible for money in the location tracking settlement? A preliminary settlement was filed in San Francisco federal court on Aug. 22. How much could I get? How would eligible Facebook users get paid?

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Jennifer Adams

Facebook's banks reportedly make $100M 'stabilizing' stock

The fast money always seems to come out ahead. Bloomberg, quoting a person familiar with the matter, said that the banks will share all the proceeds.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Benjamin Jenkins

Facebook's global head of safety hasn't fully read UK's Online Safety Bill

That’s not necessarily the case, apparently. On Thursday, Parliament’s Draft Online Safety Bill committee took evidence fromFacebook’shead of safety, Antigone Davis. “I actually am familiar with the bill,” responded Davis. Senior managers at tech companies could even face criminal charges if those companies consistently fall short of their obligations. Facebook didn’t immediately respond to a request for additional comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Kendra Nelson

Facebook's head of VR and AR will take over as CTO next year

Facebookis changing up its leadership.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 5 words · Amy Bridges