Facebook recently announced that it will reform its controversial cross-check program, but the details are unclear. The program was designed to detect and prevent users from spreading fake news and other damaging information on the platform. However, the program has been widely criticized for its lax standards of accuracy and its potential to suppress freedom… Continue reading Facebook’s willing to reform its controversial cross-check program — but only parts of it
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Deactivate Facebook and Instagram searches explode after subscriptions plans revealed
Since the advent of Facebook and Instagram, since their release to the public, they have permanently entrenched themselves in both the public and private lives of billions of humans worldwide. From personal conversations to product launches to sharing creative works, these two megastars of the social media world have become part and parcel of our… Continue reading Deactivate Facebook and Instagram searches explode after subscriptions plans revealed
Facebook and Instagram are testing selling you blue checks for $12 a month
As social media continues to gain importance in everyday life, corporate giants are now testing the proposition of selling blue checks for a monthly fee. In recent news, Facebook and Instagram have both announced that starting this month, a select group of users will be able to purchase a blue-check mark for $12 a month.… Continue reading Facebook and Instagram are testing selling you blue checks for $12 a month
Facebook rolls out new comment moderation tools for creators
Facebook recently rolled out new comment moderation tools for creators, giving them more control and visibility over how their content is discussed on their Feeds and Pages. The new moderation tools are available on both Mobile and Desktop Facebook platforms, and include several features to give creators a better grip on the conversations taking place… Continue reading Facebook rolls out new comment moderation tools for creators
Facebook parent Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica class action lawsuit for $725M
Facebook, Inc., the parent company of social media network Facebook, has recently announced that it will pay out $725 million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding data privacy violations that occurred through Cambridge Analytica. In the privacy breach, Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm, was revealed to have harvested the data of more than 50… Continue reading Facebook parent Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica class action lawsuit for $725M
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The saga of the ill-fated data scandal revolving around social media giant Facebook and British political consultancy firm Cambridge Analytica (CA) has recently come to an end. On Thursday, Facebook parent company Meta announced that it has agreed to a $725 million settlement of the class-action lawsuit brought against them by Facebook users over CA’s… Continue reading Facebook parent
Facebook Dating will use your face to verify you’re old enough to date
Facebook has announced their new dating service known as “Facebook Dating.” The platform will use a combination of traditional age verification methods and facial recognition automation to ensure that its users are legally able to use the service. Age verification has always been a concern among online platforms, but this latest move by Facebook takes… Continue reading Facebook Dating will use your face to verify you’re old enough to date