Facebook warns whistleblower will allege on "60 Minutes" it contributed to Capitol riot

She'll accuse the tech giant of contributing to polarization in the U.S., Facebook's Nick Clegg wrote in an internal memo.

Whistle-Blower to Accuse Facebook of Contributing to Jan. 6 Riot, Memo Says

In an internal memo meant to pre-empt a “60 Minutes” interview, Facebook defended itself and said that social media was not a primary cause of polarization.

Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, accuses the platform of a ‘betrayal of democracy’

Frances Haugen said she “became increasingly alarmed by the choices the company makes prioritizing their own profits over public safety."

Facebook whistleblower revealed on '60 Minutes,' says the company prioritized profit over public good

The identity of the Facebook whistleblower who released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents — leading to a firestorm for the social media company in recent weeks — was revealed on 60 Minutes Sunday night as Frances Haugen.

Whistleblower says Facebook put profit before reining in hate speech

A Facebook Inc whistleblower on Sunday accused the social media giant of repeatedly prioritizing profit over clamping down on hate speech and misinformation, and said her lawyers have filed at least eight complaints with the U.S. Securities and...

Senators gear up for bipartisan grilling of Facebook execs

Senators are set to grill Facebook over the platform’s impact on children with two hearings scheduled to kick off on Thursday.

Facebook asks Oversight Board for guidance on 'cross-check' system

Facebook is asking the quasi-independent Oversight Board for guidance regarding the platform’s “cross-check” content moderation system for high-profile users after a recent report claimed the system lets some of tho

Instagram Kids put on hold after mental health backlash - SiliconANGLE

Instagram Kids put on hold after mental health backlash - SiliconANGLE

Child Advocates Celebrate 'Pause' But Push for Permanent End to Instagram for Kids

"Facebook is heeding our calls to stop plowing ahead with plans to launch a version of Instagram for kids," says Sen. Ed Markey. "But a 'pause' is insufficient. Facebook must completely abandon this project."

Scammers on Facebook Marketplace Target Users From Around the World

Thousands of listings and profiles broke the company’s rules, revealing how Facebook failed to safeguard users.

No More Apologies: Inside Facebook’s Push to Defend Its Image

Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive, has signed off on an effort to show users pro-Facebook stories and to distance himself from scandals.

Facebook names a new CTO with a major focus on hardware

Bosworth is one of Facebook’s longest-serving executives.

How to Delete or Deactivate Your Instagram Account - Make Tech Easier

If you need to take a break from Instagram, you can deactivate your account. Learn how to delete or deactivate your Instagram account.

Opinion | Facebook Has Known for Over a Year That Instagram Is Bad for Teens, Despite Claiming Otherwise

Here are the harms researchers have been documenting for years.