Meta's Community Notes Program and Fact-Checking

Meta continues to roll out its community notes program while still utilizing fact-checking, sparking frustration among some users and journalists.

Meta's Legal Victory Against Former Employee's Tell-All Memoir

Meta won a legal victory against a former employee who published a tell-all memoir with allegations of sexual harassment. The company pursued arbitration to stop the distribution of the book, citing a nondisparagement contract. The author must halt promotions, retract disparaging comments, and engage in private arbitration. Meta denies the allegations in the book and claims the author was fired for cause.

Meta's Community Notes Program Replacing Fact-Checking

Meta is replacing its biased, third-party fact-checking program with a community notes program to empower users to provide context to content on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. The new system aims to restore free expression and avoid distribution penalties for misleading information.

Meta's Attempt to Enter the Chinese Market

Meta, formerly Facebook, pursued entering the Chinese market by developing a censorship system and potentially sharing user data, as revealed by a whistleblower complaint. Despite publicly criticizing China, Meta's actions suggest willingness to comply with Chinese Communist Party demands. Ultimately, Meta abandoned its China ambitions in 2019.

Insider Account of Facebook/ Meta

An insider account titled 'Careless People' by Sarah Wynn-Williams provides a critical look into the inner workings of Facebook/ Meta during a seven-year period, highlighting the flaws and priorities of top executives.

Insider Account of Facebook/ Meta Executives

Insider account by Meta's former director of global public policy reveals the flaws and excesses of executives at Facebook/ Meta.

Meta Terminates Employees for Sharing Confidential Information

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has terminated 20 employees for sharing internal confidential information. The company emphasizes the seriousness of leaking internal information and will continue taking action.

Alexis Ohanian supports Mark Zuckerberg's decision to terminate Meta's biased fact-checking program

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, supports Mark Zuckerberg's decision to terminate Meta's biased fact-checking program, calling it pragmatic. Ohanian believes fact-checking at scale is impossible and supports a community-based approach. Meta's decision aligns with X's community notes model. Ohanian suggests users should choose their own algorithms. Reddit has faced its own challenges with moderation, implementing leftist-biased rules. Meta's policy changes include ending DEI programs and Zuckerberg expressing regret over certain decisions.

Meta Apologizes for Flood of Violent and Sexual Content on Instagram Reels

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, issued an apology for the flood of violent and sexual content in users' Instagram Reels feed, blaming an 'error' in their algorithm. Despite efforts to protect users, some offensive content still made its way onto the platform.

Meta Layoffs and Recruitment of Machine Learning Engineers

Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is laying off five percent of its workforce while also fast-tracking the recruitment of machine learning engineers for AI roles. Employees claim they were unexpectedly terminated despite positive performance reviews.

Trump settles lawsuit with Meta

President Trump reached a settlement with Meta (formerly Facebook) to resolve a lawsuit after his accounts were suspended. Meta will pay $25 million, with $22 million for Trump's presidential library fund. Trump also settled with ABC News for $15 million. The settlement does not require Meta to admit any wrongdoing.

Protest at Meta Over Removal of Tampons from Men's Bathrooms

Employees at Meta protest the removal of tampons from men's bathrooms by bringing their own. CEO Mark Zuckerberg made changes aligning with the Trump administration, including terminating diversity programs and removing tampons. Some employees resigned or protested quietly by placing tampons in the men's bathroom.

Changes in Meta's Content Moderation Approach

Meta, previously known as Facebook, is changing its content moderation approach by ending its fact-checking program with trusted partners and implementing a community-driven system similar to Twitter's Community Notes. The changes aim to offer more freedom of expression and reduce political bias in fact-checking.

Meta's Changes in Content Moderation Policies

Meta, formerly Facebook, has made significant changes to its content moderation policies, including lifting content restrictions and replacing fact-checking with a new system. This move has been praised by some as a win for free speech, while others remain skeptical.

Mark Zuckerberg's Political Realignment at Meta

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shifted his company's policies to align with conservative pressures, including ending professional fact-checking and showing support for Donald Trump. This move has been criticized as a significant political realignment within the company.

Meta relocating content moderation teams from California to Texas

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to relocate content moderation teams from California to Texas to address concerns about bias and promote free expression. The company will implement a crowdsourced fact-checking system and remove restrictions on sensitive topics like immigration and gender.

Meta's Decision to End Fact-Checking Program

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces end to Facebook's work with third-party fact-checkers and easing of content restrictions, leading to potential legal challenges and ongoing scrutiny from both Congress and the public.

Criticism of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Decision to End Facebook's Fact-Checking Program

Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya criticizes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for ending Facebook's fact-checking program and implementing community notes. Tafoya believes this move suppresses free speech and human opinion.

Meta's end of fact-checking, winter respiratory virus season, Los Angeles wildfires

Meta ends fact-checking to appease Trump, winter respiratory virus season returns, Los Angeles wildfires force evacuations.

Abby Phillip's reaction to Meta's policy changes

CNN NewsNight host Abby Phillip reacts to Meta changing fact-checking and content moderation policies, stating that not many young people use Facebook, and nobody wants it to be a free speech paradise. She questions the motives behind the change, suggesting it may cater to a Trump-focused narrative. Phillip also suggests placing Facebook moderators across the nation instead of just Texas to avoid biases.

Meta moving moderators to Texas from California

Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed Meta moving moderators to Texas from California, calling it a stunt and a middle finger to Newsom.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Announcement on Fact-Checking

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the end of fact-checking on his social media platforms, replacing them with Community Notes. PolitiFact executive criticizes the decision and emphasizes that Meta's platforms, not fact-checkers, were the ones actually censoring posts.

Meta (Facebook) Ends Fact-Checking Program and Focuses on Free Speech

Meta (formerly Facebook) ends fact-checking program and lifts restrictions on speech to restore free expression on its platforms. Trump praises Meta's changes and partnership with the Trump administration. Meta plans to focus on reducing mistakes in content moderation and promoting free expression.

Meta's Content Moderation Changes on Facebook and Instagram

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to content moderation practices on Facebook and Instagram, including ending fact-checking and other restrictions, in response to cultural shifts and pressure from Trump and his allies. The changes aim to prioritize free speech and simplify policies, while working with the Trump administration to combat censorship globally.

Meta ending fact-checking and focusing on free speech

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced ending fact-checking practices and moving towards free speech, conservatives celebrate the decision, acknowledging pressure from the Biden administration, and Meta plans to replace fact-checkers with Community Notes.

Meta's Content Moderation Policy Changes

Mark Zuckerberg announces major changes to Meta's content moderation policies, including scrapping Facebook's fact-check system and embracing free speech. Meta will implement a community-driven system similar to X's Community Notes and focus on reducing mistakes and restoring free expression on their platforms.

Meta ends fact-checking program and lifts speech restrictions

Meta is ending its fact-checking program and lifting restrictions on speech to restore free expression across Facebook, Instagram, and Meta platforms. The changes are aimed at reducing mistakes, simplifying policies, and promoting free expression.

Dana White joins Meta's Board of Directors

Dana White, CEO of UFC and ally of Donald Trump, joined Meta's board of directors alongside other notable figures. Mark Zuckerberg praised White's entrepreneurial skills. Zuckerberg has shown interest in MMA and had plans for a fight with Elon Musk. Zuckerberg's meeting with Trump and positive remarks about him have raised eyebrows.

Virtual Reality Technology Advancements

Virtual reality technology has advanced to a point where it is becoming genuinely useful for work, entertainment, and exercise. Despite some glitches and lack of polish, VR has reached a tipping point and offers valuable experiences, especially for single-player activities.

Facebook and Meta's successful lobbying against the Kids Online Safety Act

In 2024, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his company Meta successfully lobbied against the Kids Online Safety Act, preventing Congress from passing legislation to protect kids online. Their efforts, including lobbying, strategic political contributions, and advocacy, helped preserve free speech concerns and maintain their influence. Despite bipartisan support and efforts to compromise, the bill ultimately failed due to opposition from Meta and other tech industry players.

Tech Giants Pursuing Nuclear Energy for AI Datacenters

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is seeking nuclear energy partners to power its AI datacenters due to the immense energy requirements of AI technologies. Other tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are also pursuing nuclear power for their datacenters.

AI-generated influencers on Instagram stealing content from real porn stars and models

A new wave of AI-generated influencers on Instagram, built using stolen content from real porn stars and models. Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is not taking action against this 'AI pimping' scam. The practice has grown rapidly, with over 1,000 accounts reviewed and 10% featuring deepfake videos of real women. Porn stars are losing income and competing with these AI impersonators. 'AI pimps' make money by funneling followers to pay-per-view sites and subscription services. Instagram's focus on engagement and ad revenue may disincentivize cracking down on this issue.

Supreme Court ruling on Meta investors' lawsuit related to Cambridge Analytica scandal

The Supreme Court allows a class action investors' lawsuit against Meta, related to the privacy scandal involving Cambridge Analytica, to proceed. Investors allege Meta did not disclose risks of Facebook users' personal information being misused. Meta has already paid fines and settlements related to the scandal.

Government Pressure on Social Media

House Republicans claim vindication after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits to pressure from Biden-Harris administration to censor COVID-19 content on social media.

Financial Markets Rebound After Sell-Off

The S&P 500 rebounded after a recent sell-off, with the Dow Jones and Nasdaq also showing mixed movements. Technology stocks like Nvidia and Meta rebounded, while Apple continued to decline. Japanese stocks saw a significant rebound after a sharp drop the previous day. The market sell-off was partly due to concerns over the economy and an unwind in the yen carry trade.

Former President Trump's Interview about Mislabeling of Viral Photo

Former President Trump discusses Facebook's apology for mislabeling a viral photo of him after an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally called Trump to apologize and correct the mistake.

AI Response to Trump Assassination Attempt

Meta's AI assistant and Google's search autocomplete feature have faced criticism for providing inaccurate information about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Meta's AI was accused of covering up the event, citing 'hallucinations' as the reason. Both companies are working to address the inaccuracies and improve their AI systems.

Meta removing restrictions on Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts

Meta announced the removal of restrictions on Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the 2024 presidential election to treat all presidential candidates equally. Trump's accounts were previously banned and subjected to unique rules following civil unrest. Trump's accounts will now be subjected to the same general rules as all Meta users.

Meta's Use of Publicly Shared Data for AI Training

Kurt 'Cyberguy' Knutsson discusses how Meta (Facebook and Instagram) is using publicly shared content from U.S. accounts to train AI models without offering an opt-out option, contrasting with the situation in Europe where laws protect users better. Users in the U.S. can only prevent their data from being used by making their accounts private or deleting public posts.

Apple's Potential AI Partnership with Meta

Apple is in talks with Meta for a potential AI partnership following a recent collaboration with OpenAI. Apple's AI strategy focuses on practical enhancements to existing products. The partnership with Meta could diversify Apple's AI resources and validate Meta's generative AI technology. Apple offers partners access to its distribution network instead of direct financial compensation. Concerns from Elon Musk about the integration of ChatGPT into Apple's systems have been addressed by Apple.

Instagram pushing sexually suggestive content to underage users

Research shows that Instagram pushes sexually suggestive content to underage users, contradicting Meta's claims of prioritizing age-appropriate content. Despite efforts to reduce exposure, internal and external analyses reveal higher rates of pornography, gore, and hate speech for young users compared to adults.

Meta Engineer Lawsuit for Sexist Work Environment

A Meta engineer has filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of fostering a sexist work environment and retaliating against him for advocating for female employees. The lawsuit alleges that Meta overlooks sexist treatment of female employees and promotes less qualified men over more qualified women. Despite raising concerns, the engineer claims he faced negative repercussions. The lawsuit aims to hold Meta accountable for violating anti-retaliation and anti-interference laws.

Racial Bias in Meta's Educational Ads Algorithms

A study by researchers from Princeton University and USC suggests that Meta's algorithms for educational ads show signs of racial bias, favoring for-profit universities with predatory practices to black users. This raises concerns about discrimination beyond housing, employment, and credit. Meta settled a previous lawsuit with HUD over discriminatory housing ads in 2022.

Mark Zuckerberg's Open-Source A.I. System

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to release an open-source A.I. system has made him popular in the tech community, despite past issues with developers. The move has been praised for making A.I. technology widely accessible and beneficial for all.

Argentina's President Javier Milei meeting with top tech executives in the U.S.

Argentina's President Javier Milei is set to meet with top-level executives from Google, Meta, and Apple during a trip to the United States. He will also speak at various events and meet with economists, investors, and entrepreneurs linked to artificial intelligence.

Record Dividend Payments in Q1 2024

Companies paid a record amount in dividends to shareholders in the first quarter of 2024, with an increase of 2.4% from the same period in 2023. Alibaba and Meta made their first-ever dividend payments, contributing to half of the growth.

Meta's AI-Powered Wearables Project 'Camerabuds'

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is developing AI-powered earphones with cameras called 'Camerabuds' for surveillance capitalism data gathering. Mark Zuckerberg is actively involved in the project, which faces technical challenges and privacy concerns.

Election Interference by Meta Against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accuses Meta of election interference for censoring a biographical film about him on Facebook and Instagram. Meta allegedly blocked the video, claiming it contained graphic and violent content or violated community standards. Kennedy's campaign plans to file a lawsuit against Meta for censorship.

Letter to Meta CEO about Election Misinformation Ads

Several Democratic secretaries of state have sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg asking to stop allowing ads claiming the 2020 presidential election was stolen, citing concerns about erosion of trust in elections and threats of political violence against election workers.

Meta's Oversight Board Job Cuts

Meta's Oversight Board, responsible for content moderation on Facebook and Instagram, is planning job cuts. The board, funded by Meta, is restructuring to prioritize impactful work. Despite layoffs, Meta remains committed to the board's success and transparency. Concerns arise about misinformation policing as the 2024 US presidential election nears. AI-generated content adds complexity to content moderation efforts.

European Regulators Investigate Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Over Misinformation Concerns

European regulators launch investigation into Mark Zuckerberg's Meta over concerns of misinformation and foreign interference on Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp ahead of EU elections. EU demands Meta to bolster safeguards against misleading ads, deepfakes, and deceptive content. The investigation highlights the EU's firm stance on content moderation failures by big tech.

Instagram Safety Feature for Minors

Instagram, owned by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, is launching a new safety feature to blur and discourage sending nude images to minors in direct messages. The feature aims to protect children and create a safer environment on the platform.

Meta's New AI Labeling System to Address Misuse During 2024 Presidential Election

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is introducing new labels to identify AI-generated content on its platforms in an effort to combat potential misuse of AI during the 2024 presidential election. Critics are skeptical of Mark Zuckerberg's motives, citing past censorship controversies.

Freedom of Speech and Government Monitoring

FBI agents interrogate woman over Facebook posts, citing safety concerns. Meta hands over data to law enforcement in response to court orders or emergencies. Woman knew her rights and recorded the interaction. FBI claims investigations are based on valid law enforcement purposes, not First Amendment activities.

Meta's Decision to Stop Original Shows on Facebook Watch

Meta has stopped supporting original shows on Facebook Watch after a series of cost cuts, with allegations that this decision was influenced by a strong business relationship with Netflix. Court documents in an antitrust suit claim that Facebook gave Netflix access to users' private messages in exchange for business benefits.

European Commission Investigates Apple, Google, and Meta for DMA Compliance

The European Commission has initiated investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta to ensure compliance with the new Digital Markets Act antitrust rules, citing concerns over their proposed solutions. The investigations will focus on various aspects of the companies' practices, with potential fines of up to 10% of annual global revenue for non-compliance.

EU probes Apple, Google, Meta under new digital law

The EU has started probes against Apple, Google, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act, suspecting that they are not complying with their obligations.

Instagram Restricting Political Content

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces backlash after Instagram restricts political content, leading to accusations of censorship ahead of the 2024 election. The move has sparked outrage among users and journalists, with concerns raised about the impact on democracy.

Facebook and Instagram Outage

Users are facing difficulties accessing Facebook and Instagram due to a reported outage, possibly linked to a hack on Meta platforms. The issue affected various locations across the USA, with prominent hotspot areas along the West Coast. Meta spokesperson confirmed the technical issue and assured users that they are working on resolving it.

Facebook and Instagram Outages

Users are facing issues accessing Facebook and Instagram amid fears of a possible hack on Meta platforms. Outages have been reported across the USA, with hotspot areas along the West Coast. Meta spokesperson acknowledged the technical issue and assured users that they are working on resolving it.

Social Media Outages

Facebook and Instagram suffered massive outages, affecting potentially millions of users worldwide. The issue also impacted Threads, Facebook Messenger, and briefly WhatsApp. Reports on Down Detector exceeded 90,000 for Facebook and 15,000 for Instagram, with more than half a million users in the US reporting the outage. Meta-owned platforms acknowledged the issue and are working on resolving it.

Meta discontinues Facebook's news feature for US and Australian users

Meta announces discontinuation of Facebook's news feature for US and Australian users in April, prompting backlash from lawmakers. The move is part of an effort to focus on products users value more, such as short form video content.

Meta to Stop Paying News Publishers in Australia

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced that it will stop paying news publishers in Australia, France, and Germany, drawing criticism from Australian government officials who argue that this move threatens the revenue of news outlets. The decision is seen as a dereliction of commitment to the sustainability of Australian news media.

Texas Billionaire John Arnold Joins Meta Board, Raises Concerns About Censorship

Texas billionaire John Arnold joined the board of Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, raising concerns about censorship of 'misinformation' and impact on free speech rights. Arnold Ventures has donated millions to organizations dedicated to combatting alleged disinformation, including leftist news outlets and projects promoting censorship.