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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before three congressional committees next week about the company's handling of its users' information. The social media giant now says data firm Cambridge Analytica gained unauthorized access to information from up to 87 million people, far more than the 50 million previously reported. Nancy Cordes reports.
After Facebook admitted 87 million people's data may have been shared with Cambridge Analytica, CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke to reporters. He will testify before Congress next week. Dan Patterson, senior reporter for TechRepublic, joins CBSN to discuss.
Social media giant's CEO will testify in a second congressional hearing next week in Washington
Facebook said Wednesday that Cambridge Analytica accessed data on up to 87 million users, mostly in the U.S. That's up from the 50 million estimated previously. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress next week.
"At the end of the day, this is my responsibility," the Facebook CEO said
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress next week about the company's privacy practices and the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. Axios tech reporter David McCabe breaks down the potential regulations that may change the internet.
Facebook CEO is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on April 11
PR pros who prep CEOs for such high-stakes public grillings have strong advice for Facebook's chief
In a June 2016 memo, Facebook executive Andrew Bosworth wrote that connecting people on Facebook can be good, and bad. "Maybe it costs a life by exposing someone to bullies,” he wrote. He continued: "The ugly truth is that we believe in connecting people so deeply that anything that allows us to connect more people more often is *de facto* good." Bosworth sent the memo three days after a man in Chicago was shot dead during his Facebook Live broadcast.
Part of memo from Andrew "Boz" Bosworth outlines how the social media giant's tools could possibly lead to someone's death
Analysts think the FTC is likely to hit the social-media giant with the biggest fine in the agency's history
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Tech exec also bashes Mark Zuckerberg over privacy scandal, saying that he "wouldn't be in this situation"
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Facebook announced what it's calling a major overhaul to its privacy features. The changes make it easier to block apps from user data and make privacy tools easier to find. CEO Mark Zuckerberg will likely testify before Congress about Facebook's privacy policies after more than 50 million users' data was obtained by Cambridge Analytica. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Facebook has announced changes to make its privacy settings more user-friendly in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which exposed data of 50 million Americans. But WIRED's Jessi Hempel explains why the drop in public trust will be difficult for Facebook to overcome.
Technology writer April Glaser shares the questions she wants the Facebook CEO to answer under oath
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Sources tell CBS News it's likely Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress about reports that user data was improperly used in the 2016 election. It ended up in the hands of Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm. CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers reports.
A group of 37 state attorneys general has sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers about the social media giant's user protections. The FTC said it has "substantial concerns" over how Cambridge Analytica obtained user information. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Timing and details on surrounding his testimony are being worked out at a later date
The Federal Trade Commission confirmed Monday that it's investigating Facebook's data protection practices after reports it mishandled information from about 50 million users. The social media company is also facing a litany of lawsuits, including one on behalf of the people of Illinois. Cook County state's attorney Kimberley Foxx filed that lawsuit and joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss Facebook's responsibility to protect its users' data.
A bipartisan group of 37 attorneys general say they're demanding answers from the embattled Facebook CEO
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Millions of Americans live in areas under winter storm alerts stretching from northern Minnesota to the Eastern Seaboard.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
As many Americans head into 2026 with mounting money worries, reviewing your finances now could help put you on firmer footing next year.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun Balar, senior vice president of global clinical development at Eli Lilly and Company, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential benefits of cancer clinical trials -- and clarify common misconceptions. Visit cancerclinicaltrials.lilly.com for more information. (Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company)
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Images shared by Syria's state-run news agency showed blood on carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage.
Flat-headed cats are among the world's most threatened wild felines.
Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
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.
Timothy Werth, a tech editor at Mashable, joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss the best gadgets of 2025.
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The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
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NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
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More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
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California authorities announced Tuesday they have found the body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and arrested her mother for murder. See the full news conference.
NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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A German aerospace engineer made history Saturday, becoming the first wheelchair user to go into space when she took a 10-minute trip aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
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President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
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Travis Kelce may have played his last home game with the Kansas City Chiefs as he weighs a potential retirement. The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll joins CBS News with more.
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