A group of black workers filed a class action charge against Facebook, alleging that the company discriminates against African-American workers in hiring, promotions, evaluations, and pay.The charge, … [Read more...] about Black workers hit Facebook with class action complaint alleging discrimination and bias
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Facebook and Instagram will alert users to wear masks as coronavirus cases surge
Amid criticism it is not doing enough to help combat the coronavirus pandemic, Facebook said it would start showing alerts to users of their main app as well as Instagram to wear face coverings."With … [Read more...] about Facebook and Instagram will alert users to wear masks as coronavirus cases surge
Bill Gates partly blames Facebook, Twitter, for coronavirus spread
With coronavirus cases continuing to rise across the U.S., Bill Gates has partly laid the blame on social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter, saying they can do better at curbing the spread … [Read more...] about Bill Gates partly blames Facebook, Twitter, for coronavirus spread
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google CEOs to testify in historic antitrust hearing
The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google have committed to testifying before the House Judiciary Committee as part of its ongoing antitrust inquiry, which will mark the first time the four tech … [Read more...] about Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google CEOs to testify in historic antitrust hearing
Amid Facebook boycott over hate speech, ads for 530 brands set to disappear from platform
Advertisements for 530 brands -- including Unilever, Adidas, White Castle, Starbucks and Coca-Cola -- are set to disappear from Facebook starting Wednesday as the Stop Hate for Profit boycott campaign … [Read more...] about Amid Facebook boycott over hate speech, ads for 530 brands set to disappear from platform
DHS asks tech giants to make sure social media platforms aren’t used as tool to promote riots
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf has written to the heads of tech giants, including Facebook and Twitter, urging them to make sure their platforms are not used to promote or incite riots … [Read more...] about DHS asks tech giants to make sure social media platforms aren’t used as tool to promote riots
Social media alternative Parler doesn’t censor, fact-check posts, CEO says
There’s a new social media app trying to give Facebook and Twitter a run for their money -- without the censorship.Instead of using fact-checkers or a “third party editorial board,” Parler moderates … [Read more...] about Social media alternative Parler doesn’t censor, fact-check posts, CEO says
Facebook slaps warning label on RNC video about ‘left-wing anarchists’ as platform unveils new policy
Facebook on Friday placed a warning label on a video posted by the Republican National Committee (RNC) that features police officers being hit by drivers during the midst of civil unrest following the … [Read more...] about Facebook slaps warning label on RNC video about ‘left-wing anarchists’ as platform unveils new policy
Facebook slaps warning label on RNC video about ‘left-wing anarchists’ as platform unveils new policy
Facebook on Friday placed a warning label on a video posted by the Republican National Committee (RNC) that features police officers being hit by drivers during the midst of civil unrest following the … [Read more...] about Facebook slaps warning label on RNC video about ‘left-wing anarchists’ as platform unveils new policy
Civil rights groups demand Facebook advertising boycott over ‘promoting hate, bigotry, racism’
A group of civil rights organizations blasted Facebook on Wednesday, calling out the platform's role in allowing hate and bigotry to fester and urging an advertiser boycott.The groups, including the … [Read more...] about Civil rights groups demand Facebook advertising boycott over ‘promoting hate, bigotry, racism’
