Keller @ Large: Facebook Will Act On Misinformation When It Is Paid To
Letting the lies flow meant high engagement - and more profit, claim the critics.
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Letting the lies flow meant high engagement - and more profit, claim the critics.
Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name and wants to be known for more than social media, according to a report.
Ninety-five percent of Americans identified misinformation as a problem when they're trying to access important information.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were all back online Tuesday after users were unable to access the sites for several hours Monday due to a major outage.
Prosecutors said Stephen M. DeBerardinis, 45, of Boston and Dedham, made the posts after a white woman and a Black man announced their engagement.
Instagram is pressing pause on plans to develop a version of its service for kids under 13 after facing pressure from lawmakers.
The group also found Facebook guilty of vagueness and inconsistency in both making and enforcing the rules that got Trump blocked.
A new feature from Apple requires apps to get permission from users before the apps can track their behaviors online. People who opt-out will see fewer personalized ads.
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
Healey and 47 other attorneys general sued Facebook, seeking forced divestment of its Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services.
Big corporations like Facebook, Amazon and Apple dominate our lives, but do they have our best intentions in mind? Sally Hubbard explains why monopolies are ruining our democracy and economy.
Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust, after a push by survivors around the world who targeted CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Facebook users will soon be able to turn off political adds.
What started as a simple idea on Facebook now has hundreds of thousands followers and its helping people get through the coronavirus crisis.
Facebook must turn over information to the Massachusetts attorney general's office regarding thousands of apps that the social media company suspects of misusing users' data, a judge decided.
Against all odds, a stranger was able to find a North Andover man's most prized procession.
Facebook has identified the cause of outages that left some users in the United States unable to post photos or answer messages on Facebook or Instagram.
If you are partial to using the eggplant, peach or sweat drops emojis in a sexual context on Facebook and Instagram, you'll need a workaround.
The ad's own admission of a lie seeks to draw attention to a controversial Facebook policy Warren has spent days criticizing.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that an Elizabeth Warren presidency would be bad for his business, according to leaked audio from a company meeting.
Facebook is tackling a new frontier: love.
Facebook is now offering facial-recognition features to all of its users, but says it will keep the capabilities turned off by default.
Soon, you could get fewer familiar ads following you around the internet — or at least on Facebook.
It is the largest fine in FTC history — and yet still only about a month's worth of revenue for Facebook.
Young people are often warned that too much social media use could lead to mental health problems, but a new study finds that networking sites may do just the opposite for adults.
Attached to the Orion spacecraft is a key piece of technology developed over decades in Lexington, Massachusetts.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The niece of Janet Swallow, who was killed inside her Danvers home during an apparently random attack, spoke about the ki
A Shell station in Foxboro, Massachusetts has some of the highest gas prices around with regular costing $4.25 a gallon.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
A member of the security detail for Gov. Kelly Ayotte pulled a driver from a burning car following a fiery crash at the Bedford, New Hampshire toll plaza.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The niece of Janet Swallow, who was killed inside her Danvers home during an apparently random attack, spoke about the ki
Attached to the Orion spacecraft is a key piece of technology developed over decades in Lexington, Massachusetts.
A possible school bus driver strike that would have affected some Massachusetts communities has been averted.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The New England Patriots will be featured on Hard Knocks during the summer of 2027.
Ranger Suarez had a rough debut and the Boston Red Sox have now lost three in a row since winning the season opener.
Three days after losing to the Celtics on the road, the Hawks responded with a 112-102 win over Boston on Monday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and Payton Pritchard added 28 as the Boston Celtics beat Charlotte 114-99 Sunday night for their third straight win.
The Boston Bruins rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Sunday.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.