Facebook thought Declaration of Independence quotes were hate speech
A Facebook algorithm took down excerpts of the historic document, saying they went "against our standards"
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Facebook reveals firms got access to use
In new documents given to Congress, Facebook revealed it granted dozens of companies special access to user information for months after claiming it shut down access. Jennifer Grygiel, associate communications professor at Syracuse University, joined CBSN to discuss why these special deals bring up new questions about the platform's privacy policy.
Their Facebook campaign for border babies sought $1,500 -- raises $17M
"It was the closest thing we could do to hugging that kid," said California couple whose Facebook fundraiser went viral
Facebook's public relations chief to step down
Thursday's departure comes as the social network behemoth has faced some of the biggest scandals in its history
Facebook announces user privacy review as Europe cracks down
Europe's General Data Protection Regulation makes it easier for EU residents to give and withdraw permission for companies to use personal information
EU lawmakers question Facebook CEO
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is at a conference in Paris with tech leaders, discussing their global influence. The appearance comes as Facebook and others face growing questions about user data and privacy. European lawmakers grilled Zuckerberg on Tuesday in Brussels. Mark Phillips reports.
GDPR deadline looms
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized for misuse of the social media network during a meeting with European Union lawmakers Tuesday. Zuckerberg faced questions over Facebook's response to the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. This all comes as Europe prepares to enact sweeping data privacy laws on Friday. Dan Patterson, senior writer for TechRepublic, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Zuckerberg grilled by European Parliament
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled by members of the European Parliament in Brussels. He was questioned about how the company will protect users' data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, as new European privacy regulations go into effect. CNET News executive editor Ian Sherr joins CBSN to discuss Zuckerberg's testimony.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled over data scandal
EU lawmakers question Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook's role in Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook's Zuckerberg to face EU questions over data scandal
European officials insisted on hearing the social-media CEO in person following the Cambridge Analytica incident
Latest on Cambridge Analytica controversy
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to meet with the European Parliament about the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal. Meanwhile, Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wiley answered questions on Capitol Hill today. CNET executive editor Ian Sherr joins CBSN to discuss.
Zuckerberg to meet with EU Parliament leaders
The announcement was made just two days after Facebook's CEO declined to meet with the U.K.'s Parliament
Salesforce CEO calls for a national privacy law
The chief of the cloud computing company says there's a "crisis of trust" in the tech industry
Facebook to Parliament: No Zuckerberg
Facebook says the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, will not appear in person to respond to a list of nearly 40 questions on controversial topics that a U.K. Parliament committee says other company representatives have failed to adequately answer. BBC media editor Amol Rajan explains.
Facebook reveals details on content removal
Facebook has released details on some of its efforts to remove inflammatory content from the social media platform, including hate speech, fake accounts and spam, terrorist propaganda, graphic violence, adult nudity and sexual activity. WIRED editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson joins CBSN to discuss what the report means.
Facebook tells Parliament Zuckerberg "has no plans" to appear
After a Parliament committee demanded the Facebook CEO answer questions, including two about a CBS News report, the company said he won't testify in-person
Nudity, hate speech, spam: Facebook reveals how much content it kills
Facebook's disclosure comes in the face of increasing criticism about how it controls the content it shows to users
Facebook sued over collection of mobile call and text data
The lawsuit says Facebook didn't tell users what data it was collecting from their phones
Facebook shuffles management weeks after data scandal: Report
The move will help surround CEO Mark Zuckerberg with executives he believes are "proficient and understand his vision," according to a report
Social Capital CEO on what "has to be fixed" about Facebook
Chamath Palihapitiya, a former Facebook exec, made headlines last year for saying social media is "ripping apart the social fabric of how society works"
Benefits of wearing a work uniform
If you spend a lot of time in the morning deciding what to wear, you are not alone. That's why some people, including Mark Zuckerberg, Barack Obama and others, have opted to wear the same work uniform every day. Vladimir Duthiers joined CBSN after trying it out for himself.
Report: Cambridge Analytica ordered to release data on American voter
David Carroll, an associate professor at the Parsons School of Design in New York City, had brought the case to the Information Commissioner's Office
What's next after Cambridge Anayltica closes?
Cambridge Analytica said Wednesday it was shutting down and planned to file for bankruptcy in the U.S. and U.K. This comes on the heels of the Facebook scandal where 87 million users' data was mishandled. Jennifer Grygiel, an assistant professor at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications, joins CBSN to discuss the impact of Cambridge Analytica's announcement and what it means for the social media giant.
Facebook to undergo civil rights, bias review
Facebook has committed to a civil rights audit and political bias review. The company says it's bringing in outside advisers on these issues. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Facebook CEO unveils new features at F8
Facebook is expected to focus on changes to its platform at its F8 developer conference. CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke to thousands of app developers Tuesday after a major privacy scandal. Zuckerberg says users will soon be able to delete their browsing history. John Blackstone reports.
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