Hackers, ripoff claims roil Trump’s social media platform pre-launch
Nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, Trump said Wednesday he's launching a new media company with its own social media platform, called TRUTH Social.
Facebook Oversight Board criticizes company for not being ‘fully forthcoming’
“On some occasions, Facebook failed to provide relevant information to the Board, while in other instances, the information it did provide was incomplete,” the Facebook Oversight Board said in its quarterly transparency report.
Senator asks Zuckerberg to testify about Instagram, kids
In his probe of Instagram and its impact on young people, Sen. Richard Blumenthal is asking Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify before a Senate committee.
YouTube didn’t violate Constitution by removing QAnon videos, federal judge rules
A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by several “conservative content creators” who claimed YouTube banned their videos and suspended their accounts.
YouTube sued over claims of not enforcing ban on animal abuse videos
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
Facebook pays millions to settle DOJ discrimination claims in hiring process
Facebook also agreed in the settlement announced Tuesday to train its employees in anti-discrimination rules and to conduct more widespread advertising and recruitment for job opportunities in its permanent labor certification program.
TikTok star robbed at gunpoint in San Francisco
A popular singer on TikTok was robbed at gunpoint in San Francisco. The thieves made away with $30,000 worth of equipment.
House committee threatens criminal probe of Amazon over competition practices
U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has one “final chance” to correct previous testimony by executives on its competition practices.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
Protesters demand CEO Mark Zuckerberg leave Facebook
A group gathered outside of the home of Mark Zuckerberg demanding he resign as CEO of the social media company.
Sinclair ransomware attack: Media company says it suffered data breach
Sinclair Broadcast Group said certain servers and workstations were encrypted with ransomware, and that certain office and operational networks were disrupted in the attack.
Former Boeing pilot indicted for deceiving FAA about automated flight system attributed to 2 deadly crashes
A federal grand jury has charged a former Boeing chief technical pilot with deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aircraft Evaluation Group (FAA AEG) in connection with the agency's evaluation of Boeing’s 737 MAX airplane, and scheming to defraud Boeing’s U.S.‑based airline customers to obtain tens of millions of dollars for Boeing.
30 countries pledge ‘shared response’ to ransomware attacks
Thirty countries from six continents have come to an agreement on how to fight ransomware attacks and improve cybersecurity, according to the White House.
Facebook broadening anti-bullying policies to protect public figures
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.
White House hosts global anti-ransomware meeting without Russia
The U.S. is talking about cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries. One key player that will not be included in the two-day meeting: Russia.
TikTok challenge has teachers on edge
Latest TikTok challenge that encourages students to slap a teacher has teachers on edge and school administrators issuing warnings that there will be severe consequences.
New Twitter feature allows users to remove followers without blocking
Twitter will allow users to remove followers without completely banishing them from the user’s Twitter feed.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
Facebook oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen
Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.