Facebook’s News tab is going away in the UK, France and GermanyUnlike in Canada, publishers can still share news on the platform in those countries. By K. Holt, 09.05.2023
Facebook and Instagram may offer paid, ad-free plans in Europe to sate EU privacy concernsAmong other recent penalties, the EU fined Meta €1.2 billion in May for moving EU citizens’ data to US-based servers.By W. Shanklin, 09.02.2023
Meta's Oversight Board escalates Holocaust denial reportThe case involves an image of Squidward edited to say that the Holocaust didn't happen.By M. Moon, 08.31.2023
Meta took down thousands of fake accounts linked to massive Chinese propaganda campaignThe takedowns were part of "the most prolific covert influence operation" the company has ever seen.By K. Bell, 08.29.2023
Meta approved hate-filled Facebook ads that called for violence in EuropeThe ads, which were bought by a watchdog group, never ran.By K. Bell, 08.24.2023
Facebook’s ‘state-controlled media’ labels appear to reduce engagementInteractions with Russia and China’s government media dropped when users noticed the badge.By W. Shanklin, 08.24.2023
Facebook and Instagram will offer chronological Stories and Reels to comply with EU lawUsers will also be able to see search results not personalized to them specifically. By S. Dent, 08.22.2023
Facebook and Instagram’s news blackout in Canada starts todayMeta is responding to new legislation by blocking news content on the two platforms.By K. Holt, 08.02.2023
New research shows how Meta's algorithms shaped users' 2020 election feedsBut there still aren't obvious solutions to addressing polarization. By K. Bell, 07.28.2023
Facebook’s redesigned video tab emphasizes Reels and recommendationsFacebook Watch is no more. By K. Bell, 07.17.2023
Meta faces a $100,000 daily fine if it doesn't fix privacy issues in Norway'It is so clear that this is illegal that we need to intervene now and immediately.'By S. Dent, 07.17.2023
New privacy deal allows US tech giants to continue storing European user data on American serversThe Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework gives Europeans a way to file a complaint about what US firms do with their data.By I. Bonifacic, 07.11.2023
Facebook will need permission to show personalized ads in the EUThe EU is limiting how Meta can use your data.By J. Fingas, 07.04.2023
Facebook may let EU users download apps directly from adsMeta will reportedly start testing the feature before the Digital Markets Act takes effect next year.By M. Moon, 06.30.2023
Meta's Oversight Board urges Facebook to suspend Cambodia's Prime MinisterThe decision to leave up a video he posted 'threatens political opponents with violence,' it said.By S. Dent, 06.29.2023
Meta explains how its AI decides what you see on Facebook and InstagramThe company is also testing new tools to give you more control over what you see on the platforms.By M. Moon, 06.29.2023
Facebook adds parental control tools to MessengerThe first batch of tools will allow parents to see who can message their kids. By M. Moon, 06.27.2023
Meta pulls news content from Canadian Facebook and InstagramThe move comes in response to the passage of the Online News Act.By A. Tarantola, 06.23.2023
Oversight Board criticizes Meta for refusing to take down Brazilian pro-insurrection videoThe independent reviewer called for Meta to 'develop a framework for evaluating its election integrity efforts.'By S. Fielding, 06.22.2023