Category: Facebook Inc

Meta’s ‘Biggest Single Takedown’ Removes Chinese Influence Campaign

The campaign began at least four years ago and spanned thousands of accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Substack and Chinese websites, Meta said.
What Even Is a Social Network Anymore?
What Even Is a Social Network Anymore?
Zuckerberg Says It’s ‘Time to Move On’ From ‘Cage Fight’ With Musk

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta, wrote on his Threads platform that Elon Musk did not seem “serious” about the much-ballyhooed match.
Does Information Affect Our Beliefs?

New studies on social media’s influence tell a complicated story.
Big Tech Rebounds and Preps for Transformative A.I. Investments

As the tech giants found their financial footing last quarter, they doubled down on artificial intelligence, which has been a boon to companies like Nvidia.
In Canada, Meta Begins Blocking News on Facebook and Instagram

The change came in response to a new law in Canada that requires tech companies to pay news outlets for using their content.
Judge Rejects Hong Kong’s Bid to Ban Pro-Democracy Song From Internet

The authorities sought a court injunction that could have pressured Google and other tech firms to remove “Glory to Hong Kong.”
Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say

In four new studies, researchers found complicated results from experiments on Facebook’s and Instagram’s algorithms, suggesting there was no silver bullet to fixing the platforms.
TikTok Introduces Text-Only Posts

The social media app known for its short-form videos will now allow users to create posts that contain only words, competing with Threads and Twitter.
How Do the White House’s A.I. Commitments Stack Up?

Seven leading A.I. companies made eight promises about what they’ll do with their technology. Our columnist sizes up their potential impact.
7 A.I. Companies Agree to Safeguards, Biden Administration Says

Amazon, Google and Meta are among the companies that announced the new commitments on Friday as they race to outdo each other with versions of artificial intelligence.