Category: Facebook Inc

Aaron Sorkin Still Believes in American Institutions, Even if No One Else Does

The New York Times – Movies:
The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and remains as optimistic as ever.
As Big Tech Takes Over Hollywood, the Picture Onscreen Gets Darker

The New York Times – Movies:
“The Social Reckoning” and other movies reflect growing discontent with Silicon Valley founders. But such films may be at the mercy of the companies themselves.
Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content

The New York Times – Business:
A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
Kenyans Made a Living Writing College Essays. Then A.I. Arrived.

The New York Times – Business:
Thousands of Kenyans made a living writing essays for overseas students. With A.I., the work has dried up, a warning for online gig work that has been a global lifeline.
As Meta Enters Its Zombie Era, Every Blow Counts

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Meta’s settlement is far from perfect, but it’s better than nothing.
After Meta Settlement, Teens Divided on New Instagram and Facebook Restrictions

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Young people said the platforms could be a space for gathering, but also a waste of time.
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims

The New York Times – Business:
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco

The New York Times – Business:
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
Those Soldiers Flooding Your Feeds? They Might Not Be Real.

The New York Times – Business:
Videos generated by artificial intelligence have swarmed social media to exploit public support of U.S. troops for other purposes.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Europe Over Tech Taxes

The New York Times – Business:
The president claimed the tariffs would override a trade deal with the European Union, which European officials finalized just days ago.
SpaceX IPO Shows How Investors in Public Companies Are Losing Power

The New York Times – Business:
SpaceX has joined a growing cohort of companies that use dual class share structures to ensure many shareholders have little say in how they are run.
Go Ask Alice Why Tech Start-Ups Are Spending Big on Hype Videos

The New York Times – Business:
A Mad Hatter and a giant rabbit sit around a table discussing an A.I. start-up. This is normal behavior around the Bay Area these days.