Animals trafficked in Mexico on social media sites, report says
The Center for Biological Diversity said in a report Wednesday it had contacted people through Facebook groups in Mexico selling protected species like howler monkeys and toucans.
Mass layoffs at Facebook parent company Meta
Facebook's parent company, Meta, announced on Wednesday that it is laying off more than 11,000 employees, or about 13% of its staff. Ben Bergman, a senior correspondent at Insider, Inc., discusses the tech giant's tumultuous year and uncertain future on CBS News.
Meta laying off over 11,000 workers
Meta, the parent company for Facebook and Instagram, has announced it is laying off about 13% of its workforce. Richard Lawler, a senior editor at The Verge, joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Twitter delisted from New York Stock Exchange
Elon Musk has taken Twitter private. The new CEO now no longer has to share financial information for the social media company, and shareholders have been paid out. Louise Matsakis joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what this means for the company and other trends in the social media industry.
11/6/2022: Angry in America, Buses from the Border, Ready or Not
Social media and political polarization in America; The migrant situation in New York City; What prepping looks like in 2022.
Social media and political polarization
The co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology tells Bill Whitaker social media companies are profiting off Americans’ online anger.
Meta's value has plunged by $700 billion since last year
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Meta reports another revenue decline
Facebook parent company Meta posted its third quarter earnings on Wednesday. While they were slightly above Wall Street analysts' expectations, they marked a revenue decline for the second straight quarter. Daniel Howley, a tech editor for Yahoo Finance, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
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COVID-19 cases skyrocket as Delta and Omicron spread; Facebook whistleblower shares fears about metaverse
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Dozens killed in Taiwan building fire; Facebook bans "Unfollow Everything" app developer
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Senate GOP blocks House-passed funding bill; Panic-buying leads to United Kingdom fuel shortage
U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
1/11: Red and Blue
Congress pushes to remove Pres. Trump from office; Controversial social media app 'Parler' under fire
California Legislature passes internet safety bill for minors
The California Legislature has passed a bill aimed at protecting minors on social media platforms. It now heads to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for his signature. Emi Kim, director of legislative efforts for the Log Off Movement, and Nicole Gill, co-founder of Accountable Tech, joined CBS News to discuss the benefits of the legislation.
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate banned from Instagram, Facebook
Tate has gained notoriety for expressing misogynistic views on different platforms.
TikTok's in-app browser raising concerns
Popular video app TikTok's in-app browser can monitor certain kinds of user activity on some websites, according to new research. Felix Krause, a security and privacy researcher who led the research, joins CBS News' Matt Pieper to discuss.
Alabama GOP group apologizes after posting KKK imagery on its Facebook page
The Lawrence County Republican Party Facebook page has since been deleted.
Facebook turns over messages in abortion case
Court documents reveal Facebook turned over chat messages to authorities which led to a Nebraska mother facing abortion-related charges. CBS News’ Tanya Rivero and Lilia Luciano speak with Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO of The Center for Democracy and Technology, about social media platforms cooperating with law enforcement.
YouTube is the most popular social media among teens, followed by TikTok
About 36% admitted they spend too much time on social media and 54% say it would be somewhat hard to give it up.
Facebook considering banning political ads
Facebook is reportedly considering banning political ads to slow the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Groups like QAnon have been using the site to spread conspiracy theories. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.
Is Trump benefiting from social media ban?
A Wall Street Journal article suggests former President Donald Trump is benefiting from being banned by major social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, which suspended his accounts after the January 6 assault on the Capitol due to his continued false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. Wall Street Journal reporter Michael Bender joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the impact.
FTC refiles complaint against Facebook
The federal government has refiled a suit against Facebook, claiming the company is responsible for illegal monopoly activity. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to explain.
Social media execs testify before Senate
Leaders from the social media platforms TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube appeared before a Senate subcommittee hearing to testify about their platforms' data security and their impact on young users' mental health. Skyler Henry reports from Capitol Hill, then CBS News technology and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joined "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the issues.
Facebook accused of manipulating user data
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook's parent company Meta, will join other tech executives in being deposed over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined Christina Ruffini and Elaine Quijano to discuss.
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