BeReal Is the Only Good Social Media App
For two minutes each day, friends post low-quality photos of whatever they're up to. It's a callback to when the internet was still messy—and fun.
How the Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Affects Tech and Privacy
Period tracker apps and social media collect a wealth of information on us. Would they turn it over to state authorities looking to punish people who’ve sought reproductive care?
Facebook Is Banning People Who Say They Will Mail Abortion Pills
A Facebook user and Motherboard both faced consequences for posting about mailing abortion pills on Facebook on the same day the Supreme Court overturned protections offered by Roe v. Wade.
No Big Deal, but It Looks Like Facebook Is Giving Up On Election Misinformation
New reports give credence to the claim that Zuckerberg now cares less about securing elections and more about his one true love: the Metaverse.
After Years of Perpetuating Housing Discrimination, Facebook Gets $115,055 Fine
Facebook is no longer allowed to use biased algorithms to target discriminatory housing ads under a settlement with the DOJ.
Mexican Journalists’ Murders May Be Linked to Anonymous Facebook Pages
Posts often include explicit images of crimes, along with messages between rival gangs. Any journalist accused of being associated with them ends up in danger.
Sheryl Sandberg Is Leaving Facebook
Sandberg served as Facebook Chief Operating Officer and was directly responsible for some of the worst behavior we've seen from any technology company in history.
In Facebook Groups for Elite Schools, Members Sell Private Islands and Luxury Cars
“Someone was selling a meteorite—a literal meteorite.”
Livestreaming Platform Yubo Collaborating with Law Enforcement on Texas Shooting
The mass shooter met a girl from Germany on the app. He later told her about his plans over text shortly before entering the school.
Why Did Instagram Remove Summer Walker’s Post Criticizing the KKK?
White supremacist groups are thriving on social media, but platforms like Instagram are silencing those who speak out against racist hate.
Facebook Struggles to Keep Buffalo Shooting Video Offline
Despite the content moderator’s best efforts, the shooter’s manifesto and video of the attacks are still proliferating across social media.