More than 1,200 families suing social media companies over kids' mental health
More than 150 lawsuits against social media giants TikTok, Meta and others will proceed next year. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke with some of the families suing social media.
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Facebook knew Instagram was pushing girls to dangerous content: internal document
Memos show Facebook, now Meta, employees raising concern about company research that showed Instagram made girls feel worse about their bodies.
Meta threatens to take news off Facebook
Meta is threatening to take news off Facebook over a proposed bill that would force the tech giant to compensate news outlets for their content. Adi Robertson, senior reporter at The Verge, joins CBS News’ Elaine Quijano and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Meta oversight board urges changes to VIP moderation system
System that exempted high-profile users, including former President Trump, from content removal needs overhaul, panel says.
Twitter offices closed through Monday
Twitter has closed its office doors ahead of the weekend, after Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to employees that to keep their jobs they need to commit to longer hours and more intense workload. Richard Lawler, senior news editor at The Verge, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the massive layoffs making ripples across the tech industry.
Musk warns Twitter of difficult times ahead
New Twitter owner Elon Musk warns employees of difficult times ahead after slashing half the company's workforce and ordering remote employees to return to the office or risk losing their jobs. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett are joined by J.D. Durkin, host of "TheStreet" to discuss.
Meta's massive layoffs
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is laying off 13% of its workforce, as Silicon Valley companies face faltering revenues and other economic woes.
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.
Facebook owner Meta cuts 11,000 jobs — 13% of workforce
"I got this wrong," admits CEO Mark Zuckerberg as his company grapples with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
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.
Twitter employees brace for layoffs
More than 7,500 Twitter employees brace for layoffs amid Elon Musk takeover. This comes as other technology companies prepare to slash their workforces. Chief Media Correspondent for Business Insider Claire Adkinson joins CBS News Mornings with the latest.
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.
Bracing for Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition
Elon Musk has until October 28 to finalize his deal to purchase Twitter as shareholders and current employees brace themselves what's next for the social media giant. Brent Thill, managing editor and tech analyst for Jefferies, joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Global WhatsApp outage resolved
Meta, WhatsApp's parent, said it restored service on the messaging app. A widespread outage turned out to be brief.
Biden on Putin and nuclear arms in Ukraine
President Biden says he doesn’t think Russian President Vladmir Putin will use a tactical nuclear weapon in the war with Ukraine. Facebook parent Meta unveiled a virtual reality headset with a $1,500 price tag. And the formal coronation of Britain's King Charles III has been set for May 6.
Meta unveils $1,500 headset that seeks to make virtual reality seem more real
Meta hopes its new Quest Pro headset takes the metaverse to the next level with home and office workers.
Meta announces its first hiring freeze
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is announcing a hiring freeze for the first time as its stock down is down 60% this year. This comes as more tech companies are laying off staff due to market slowdown. Business Insider reporter Samantha Delouya joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Meta is laying people off for the first time in its history
With its stock down 60% this year, Meta is cutting costs as it tries to convince investors that its Metaverse pivot will succeed.
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."
MoneyWatch: Stocks swing on earnings reports
Major stock indexes ended Wednesday mostly flat despite gains early in the day. Wall Street Journal reporter Caitlin McCabe joins CBS News at the closing bell to discuss what is driving the market.
Backlash over Instagram changes
Instagram's parent company faced backlash after announcing changes that would make the app more similar to TikTok. The company has backtracked on some of the updates. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins us to discuss.
Facebook parent Meta posts first revenue drop in company's history
"Questions about Meta's leadership" contributed to the decline, said Raj Shah, a managing partner at Publicis Sapient.
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
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