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Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
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Alex Stamos said Zuckerberg should hire a replacement as chief executive—but disagreed with calls to break up company
About 5% of its users — some 120 million accounts — are fake, according to new estimates from the social network
"We're in a bad place," Sheryl Sandberg said on "CBS This Morning"
Chris Hughes, who helped create Facebook, says the company is a monopoly and needs to be broken up
Hughes argues the government should force the "powerful monopoly" to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp
Wired editor-in-chief and CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson speaks with CBSN about his extensive report on difficult times at the world's largest social network. Thompson interviewed 65 current and former Facebook employees about the company's recent scandals, from Russian interference in the 2016 election to coverage of the New Zealand shootings.
"They have an impossible platform, huge problems, and crises they are not handling right – tough year," Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson says
A new Wired article reveals how Facebook navigated one of its most tumultuous periods. In the magazine's May cover story, "15 Months of Fresh Hell Inside Facebook," includes interviews with 65 current and former employees of the social media giant. Wired editor-in-chief and CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson, who co-wrote the story, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the controversies. The article also explains why Instagram's co-founders left the company, six years after Facebook acquired the platform.
Hundreds of millions of Facebook user records have been exposed on public Amazon servers. Researchers from a cybersecurity firm discovered two apps posted private user information like passwords, photos, likes and comments in plain sight. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is "still looking into it". Bloomberg tech reporter Sarah Frier was the first to report the data exposure and she joins CBSN with more.
The data included account names, passwords and reactions to posts, according to a cybersecurity research firm
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called for stronger internet regulation in an op-ed for the Washington Post. The company has faced criticism over its handling of hate speech and election interference on its platform. Nick Thompson, a CBS News contributor and editor-in-chief of Wired, joined CBSN to discuss Zuckerberg's proposal and how it could change social media.
After arguing against regulation for years, Mark Zuckerberg has penned an op-ed in the Washington Post called for new rules around online content, including privacy protections and election integrity. CNET executive editor Roger Cheng joins CBSN to explain the turnaround.
The piece comes days after Facebook was criticized after a shooting rampage in New Zealand
Facebook is scrambling to deal with a security glitch that left users' passwords exposed to employees. It's just the latest issue to face the social network in a difficult year since the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal broke. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more.
More than a year before the presidential election, employees expressed concern about a political consulting company scraping data
Facebook said its chief product officer Chris Cox is leaving, along with Chris Daniels, who heads Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp
The Facebook founder is already promised a summons should he ever step food in England
"You can both sort of say, 'let's meet at the Eiffel Tower' and suddenly you materialize there"
After increased pressure from lawmakers and health experts, Facebook will now limit anti-vaxx content on its site
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined a new "vision" for safeguarding users' personal data and for warding off cyberattacks on the social network. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the company's plan.
Mark Zuckerberg says the social network will emphasize private communications and encrypted messages
The world's billionaire class is poorer by $400 billion, Forbes reports, citing stock market drops and global slowdowns
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is working with The Last Mile to help women in an Oklahoma prison learn computer coding. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell joined CBSN to talk about her interview with the initiative's co-founder, Priscilla Chan.
The wife of Mark Zuckerberg believes it's not only possible, but that tech companies would be willing to hire felons
Priscilla Chan – pediatrician, billionaire philanthropist, mother, and wife of Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg – is on an ambitious mission to level the playing field for everyone. Chan and her husband have pledged 99 percent of their Facebook shares to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Norah O'Donnell spoke with Chan about the initiative's goals.
The FBI investigated whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race remains unsettled, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed holding onto a narrow lead over moderate Haley Stevens with votes still being counted.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Course in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Rep. Wesley Bell on Tuesday beat former congresswoman Cori Bush in a heated primary in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell is joined by her personal trainer and fitness expert, Kira Stokes.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-leaning.
Republican Douglas Ollivant will run against Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman in November.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Tuesday's Michigan Democratic Senate primary race remains unsettled, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed holding onto a narrow lead over moderate Haley Stevens with votes still being counted.
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of the most hotly contested House contests of this year, CBS News projects.
In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell is joined by her personal trainer and fitness expert, Kira Stokes. Since they started exercising together 12 years ago, Kira pushed Norah to lift heavier weights - something Norah initially resisted. Norah has since learned that you lose up to 8-percent of your muscle mass every decade after the age of 30. The two discuss the emotional connection between movement and mental health, how to get started exercising, and what about those weighted vests! Plus - Norah answers what her favorite and least favorite exercises are. We'd love to hear what topics you want to hear covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107.
At least 110 people have fallen ill from salmonella in Minnesota, the vast majority of whom reported having eaten at the Mexican chain Chipotle. Tom Hanson has the story.
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the footage shows how Russian soldiers "take pleasure in killing" civilians.
A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Cesar Gastelum, who had more than 600,000 followers on TikTok, was broadcasting with two friends when he was killed.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, spoke in court Tuesday. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children in what her defense says was an episode of postpartum psychosis, testified in court for the first time on Tuesday as her trial progresses. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
In this episode of Healthful, Norah O'Donnell is joined by her personal trainer and fitness expert, Kira Stokes. Since they started exercising together 12 years ago, Kira pushed Norah to lift heavier weights - something Norah initially resisted. Norah has since learned that you lose up to 8-percent of your muscle mass every decade after the age of 30. The two discuss the emotional connection between movement and mental health, how to get started exercising, and what about those weighted vests! Plus - Norah answers what her favorite and least favorite exercises are. We'd love to hear what topics you want to hear covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107.
Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Kansas and Washington all held primaries Tuesday night, with much of the nation focusing on the Michigan Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. Major Garrett anchored CBS News' special report.
Polls have closed in Michigan, where the heated Democratic Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens is coming to a head. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan joins CBS News to weigh in.
A kind stranger named Ernie helped rock band The Autumn Kings make it to their tour stop after their car broke down in Wisconsin. Matt Gutman reports.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.