Facebook internal documents show execs knew platform spread misinformation and failed to act at times
A consortium of 17 U.S news organizations, including CBS News, has reviewed the redacted versions of the documents received by Congress.
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Ex-executive: Leaked files show Facebook's harm
We're getting an inside look at more of the massive trove of leaked documents from embattled tech giant Facebook. CBS News, along with a consortium of other new outlets, reviewed thousands of pages of internal research, employee comments and presentations. They suggest the company was aware its platforms — Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — can fuel hate, polarization, conspiracy theories and misinformation but at times did little to stop it. Laurie Segall reports.
Facebook's struggle with misinformation
Thousands of pages of leaked documents from Facebook show how the company struggled to deal with the spread of misinformation, division and hate. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen appears before the U.K. Parliament on Monday as lawmakers draft a new online safety bill. Constitutional law professor Lawrence Lessig, an adviser to Haugen, joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest.
New docs leaked from Facebook
Leaked documents from Facebook show employees thought company response to the January 6 attacks was "piecemeal." CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN with the latest.
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How fake social accounts are getting people "duped out of money"
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Fighting fake social media accounts
CBS News' Dr. Tara Narula looks at online scams using fake social media accounts, after learning her husband's photos were stolen to create fake accounts. 60 Minutes+ correspondent Laurie Segall joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss who is most at risk for these kinds of scams and how to protect yourself.
Shopping online for the holidays? Beware empty virtual shelves
Ecommerce customers face more out-of-stock notices amid strong consumer demand and supply-chain snarls.
Bitcoin tops $66,000 on mainstream hopes for crypto craze
Launch of the first exchange-traded fund linked to bitcoin draws new investors hoping to bet on the digital asset
Political ad spending predicted to shift in 2022
A new analysis by Adimpact is predicting a shift in political ad spending in 2022. The report estimates a whopping $1.5 billion could be spent on digital television ads during the midterms. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN AM to break it all down.
Boeing zeros in on cause of Starliner launch scrub
Boeing hopes to be ready for another Starliner launch try in the first half of 2022.
Apple releases new MacBook Pro powered by new processors
Investing in the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips has the helped tech giant avoid supply-chain bottlenecks plaguing competitors.
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