FTC could impose restraints on Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission is considering appointing a privacy overseer for Facebook that would ascertain its compliance with data-privacy policies, according to a Politico report.
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Facebook co–founder calls for company breakup
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes released a scathing critque of the social media platform, urging lawmakers to break the company up. Hughes said Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is larger than the government and needs to be pulled back. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss why Hughes may be right.
Facebook co-founder: Zuckerberg too powerful
One of Facebook's creators is calling on the government to break up the social media giant. Chris Hughes helped Mark Zuckerberg found Facebook in their Harvard dorm room in 2004. Hughes left Facebook in 2007. In a New York Times opinion piece posted Thursday, Hughes writes he's angry that, in his view, Zuckerberg's "focus on growth led him to sacrifice security and civility for clicks." He calls Zuckerberg's power "unprecedented and un-American." The company has more than 6 billion monthly active users across its platforms, which also include WhatsApp and Instagram. Hughes joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he chose to speak out about his concerns.
How the Winklevoss twins became billionaires
The Winklevoss twins famously lost out to Mark Zuckerberg in a battle for the fortune generated by Facebook but they did walk away with millions of dollars. Where they put that money is a story of its own. It's detailed in the new book "Bitcoin Billionaires" by author Ben Mezrich, who also wrote the book on which "The Social Network" was based. Mezrick joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the twin brothers' successful venture into cryptocurrency.
Did Facebook CEO know about privacy issues?
A new report by the Wall Street Journal says internal emails from Facebook may prove CEO Mark Zuckerberg was aware of privacy issues on the social network. This comes as the FTC is investigating the company's conduct. One of the authors of the WSJ report, Emily Glazer, joined CBSN for more.
Lawmakers tackle "deepfake" concerns
Lawmakers in Washington grappled this week with how to prevent what are known as deep fake videos. These manipulated images, which appear authentic at first glance, can pose a very real national security threat. Chief national security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Instagram head opens up about Mark Zuckerberg
Instagram head Adam Mosseri took over the platform last October after being an executive at Facebook, Instagram's parent company, for a decade. In his first U.S. TV interview since taking over he talk to "CBS This Morning" Gayle King about his relationship with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Instagram head says he's open to regulation
Thirty-six-year-old Adam Mosseri took the top job at Instagram in October, after 10 years as an executive at Facebook, which owns Instagram. In his first, U.S. TV interview since taking over, Mosseri shares what it’s been like leading Instagram during a time of heightened public scrutiny over perceived tech overreach and privacy concerns.
Facebook says workers will be able to work from home permanently
Over the next five to 10 years, about half of Facebook's workers could be remote, Zuckerberg said in a livestreamed townhall.
Congressman joins global Facebook probe
An international committee investigating disinformation and "fake news" on social media has announced its first American member, Democratic Rep. David Cicilline. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joins CBSN to discuss the significance of the group's latest addition.
Facebook creating first ever "Supreme Court"
Social media giant Facebook has announced plans to create a new oversight panel by the end of the year, something they dub its own "Supreme Court." BBC News Silicon Valley reporter Dave Lee joins CBSN to explain.
Zuckerberg on Facebook's new feature and curbing misinformation
"If you're telling someone that social distancing doesn't work, or that you know something that's proven to be a cure when it isn't, we want to take that off our services completely," Zuckerberg said.
Zuckerberg rallies employees in leaked audio
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is rallying his employees against critics and the government in leaked audio published by The Verge today. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins CBSN with more on that as well as her media newsletter.
Zuckerberg rallies employees against critics
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees the company would fight back against critics, competitors and the U.S. government in a leaked audio recording published by The Verge on Tuesday. Zuckerberg said Facebook would be ready to "go to the mat" against efforts to break up the company if Senator Elizabeth Warren is elected president in 2020. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss.
Zuckerberg slams Warren in leaked audio
Editor-in-chief of Wired magazine and CBS News contributor Nick Thompson joins CBSN to discuss the war of words between Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Senator Elizabeth Warren. The 2020 presidential candidate favors breaking up big tech companies like Facebook.
Facebook whistleblower: "You are the target"
Data analyst Christopher Wylie exposed how Cambridge Analytica harvested information of millions of Facebook users during the 2016 campaign. Now he's out with a new book, "Mindf*ck: Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America." Wylie spoke with CNET senior producer Dan Patterson and CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates about the ongoing threats to social media users' privacy.
Zuckerberg talks freedom of speech
Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivered a speech at Georgetown University on Thursday about the importance of freedom of expression. Nick Thompson, a CBS News contributor and the editor in chief of Wired Magazine, has the latest.
Mark Zuckerberg on importance of freedom of expression
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed the importance of freedom of expression Thursday, saying the social platform won't police political speech. The Washington Post tech reporter Cat Zakrzewski joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss his speech at Georgetown University.
Facebook responds to backlash over ads
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company is increasing transparency about ads after Facebook received backlash for allowing political ads with false claims. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more on what Facebook is doing ahead of the 2020 election.
Buttigieg's connections to Silicon Valley
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that he and his wife recommended two eventual hires to the presidential campaign of South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on Buttigieg's big Silicon Valley fundraising totals and how that could impact his campaign.
Daily Trail Markers: Warren slams Facebook, releases education plan
Senator Elizabeth Warren released new details of her education plan Monday, and slammed Facebook after the company announced changes ahead of the 2020 election. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Zak Hudak reports.
Facebook CEO to testify on Capitol Hill
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is on Capitol Hill today, where he will testify before the House Financial Services Committee about Libra, Facebook's cryptocurrency initiative. But that likely won't be the only issue to come up during questioning. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN to discuss the controversies involving Facebook.
Zuckerberg testifies on political ads, security
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared on Capitol Hill to testify about Libra, a new cryptocurrency co-founded by the social network. Lawmakers pressed Zuckerberg on a range of other topics, including fact-checking political ads, election security and misinformation. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss Zuckerberg's testimony.
Zuckerberg grilled on Capitol Hill
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified Wednesday in front of the House Financial Services Committee about the company's planned cryptocurrency, Libra. He also faced questions on a range of controversial issues. The Washington Post tech reporter Cat Zakrzewski joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss his testimony.
Zuckerberg grilled about Facebook's impact
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before the House Financial Services Committee yesterday. He was questioned about the company's controversial cryptocurrency plan, Libra, but the company's role in the 2016 election and ongoing misinformation campaigns dominated the conversation. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss the biggest takeaways.
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