Category: Facebook Inc

Facebook’s Bridge to Nowhere

The New York Times – Business:
The tech giant had already remade the virtual world. For a brief period, it also tried to make it easier for people in the Bay Area to get to work. Then it gave up.
Meta Fined $414 Million After Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under EU Law

The New York Times – Business:
The decision is one of the most consequential issued under the E.U.’s landmark data-protection law and creates a new business headwind for the social media giant.
Meta Fined $414 Million After Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under EU Law

The New York Times – Business:
The decision is one of the most consequential issued under the E.U.’s landmark data-protection law and creates a new business headwind for the social media giant.
As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It

The New York Times – Business:
Doctors are exasperated by the persistence of false and misleading claims about the virus.
Mark Zuckerberg Testifies About Meta’s Virtual Reality Ambitions

The New York Times – Business:
Meta’s chief executive made a rare court appearance as the Federal Trade Commission tries to block his company’s purchase of the virtual reality start-up Within.
Elizabeth Warren Raises Questions About Elon Musk and Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
In a letter to Tesla’s board, the Democratic senator asks whether investors have been harmed by the billionaire tech mogul’s time running the social network.
Twitter to Ban Accounts That Promote Rival Social Media Like Mastodon

The New York Times – Business:
The move may affect giant social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as smaller ones like Mastodon and Truth Social.
Tech Trade Group Sues California to Halt Children’s Online Safety Law

The New York Times – Business:
NetChoice, whose members include Amazon, Google, Meta and TikTok, said the new law could cause online services to limit important content for minors.
Why Losing to Meta in Court Could Still Be a Win for Antitrust Regulators

The New York Times – Business:
As the Federal Trade Commission prepares to face off in court against Meta over a V.R. start-up deal, the agency is testing a novel argument as part of a strategy to push antitrust law.
Twitter’s Rivals, Including Meta, Try to Capitalize on Musk-Induced Chaos

The New York Times – Business:
New start-ups and other social platforms sense opportunity as Twitter grapples with changes from Elon Musk, its new owner.
Oversight Board Criticizes Meta for Preferential Treatment

The New York Times – Business:
Influential and powerful users on Facebook and Instagram receive “unequal treatment,” an internal report said.
Oversight Board Criticizes Meta for Preferential Treatment

The New York Times – Business:
Influential and powerful users on Facebook and Instagram receive “unequal treatment,” an internal report said.