Mark Zuckerberg stands up and apologizes to victims of social media after Senators accused him of endangering children
11 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg stands up and apologizes to victims of social media after Senators accused him of endangering children

Daily Mail  

Mark Zuckerberg today stood up during a Senate hearing and apologized to families who say social media contributed to their children's suicide or abuse. Senator Ted Cruz had a blown-up graphic put behind him showing and Instagram warning screen to users searching for child sexual abuse material Zuckerberg said the 'basic science' behind the warning was that it was better to direct people searching for such content to get help, rather than blocking it 'I understand get resources, in what sane universe is there a link for "see results anyway"?' 'You gave users two choices: Get resources' or see results anyway',' Cruz said, speaking directly to the Meta founder Senator Lindsey Graham began the session with a stirring rebuke of all five tech bosses, accusing their platforms of killing young people, but zeroed in on Meta. Senator Lindsey Graham began the session with a stirring rebuke of all five tech bosses, accusing their platforms of killing young people Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg, whose company runs Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, was sworn in to give evidence He said social media was the last industry he would give blanket immunity from liability to, and it was time to repeal laws that did so. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, X Corp's CEO Linda Yaccarino, TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew and Discord's CEO Jason Citron attend the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing The tech chieftains have been convened by the US Senate Judiciary Committee where they will be asked about the effects of social media in a session titled 'Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis'.

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Mark Zuckerberg's MAGA conversion is complete as he tears up the internet and remakes it in Trump's image
1 day, 21 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg's MAGA conversion is complete as he tears up the internet and remakes it in Trump's image

Daily Mail  

Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that he will end 'fact-checking' on Meta completes his turn from a man who banned Trump from his platform to a full supporter of the president-elect. Mark Zuckerberg 's announcement that he will end 'fact-checking' on Meta completes his turn from a man who banned Trump from his platform to a full supporter of the president-elect Zuckerberg …

Mark Zuckerberg’s MAGA makeover will reshape the entire internet
Top News
2 days, 23 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg’s MAGA makeover will reshape the entire internet

CNN  

New York CNN — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making sweeping changes to the social internet, all in line with the desires of President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters. The recent elections “feel like a cultural tipping point towards once again prioritizing speech,” Zuckerberg said in his announcement, justifying relaxed new content moderation rules on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Tuesday …

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta got a big win. They have the House GOP to thank.
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta got a big win. They have the House GOP to thank.

Politico  

“At the end of the day, we see the influence of these platforms is really powerful and they want to stop this legislation and any other tech legislation by any means necessary,” said Alix Fraser, vice president of technology reform at Issue One, an advocacy group that supports the Kids Online Safety Act. “Stripping American parents and guardians of their …

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg not liable in lawsuits over social media harming children
2 months ago

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg not liable in lawsuits over social media harming children

India TV News  

A federal judge recently stated that Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta platform is not personally liable in 25 lawsuits accusing his company of addicting children to social media. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California rejected the accusations on Thursday, that Zuckerberg directed Meta's effort to conceal from children the serious mental health risks of using Instagram …

Meta CEO Zuckerberg says U.S. pressure on Covid-19 posts was 'wrong'
4 months, 1 week ago

Meta CEO Zuckerberg says U.S. pressure on Covid-19 posts was 'wrong'

Raw Story  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes U.S. government pressure on his social media platforms to take down certain Covid-19 content in 2021 was "wrong," and said he would resist similar attempts in the future, according to a letter submitted to a US congressional committee. Regarding the pandemic, the Facebook founder said the Biden administration had in 2021 "repeatedly pressured our teams …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says U.S. pressure on Covid-19 posts was 'wrong'
4 months, 1 week ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says U.S. pressure on Covid-19 posts was 'wrong'

The Hindu  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes U.S. government pressure on his social media platforms to take down certain Covid-19 content in 2021 was "wrong," and said he would resist similar attempts in the future, according to a letter submitted to a US congressional committee. Regarding the pandemic, the Facebook founder said the Biden administration had in 2021 "repeatedly pressured our teams …

Hypocrisy alert: Senators who scorched Mark Zuckerberg love Meta money
11 months ago

Hypocrisy alert: Senators who scorched Mark Zuckerberg love Meta money

Raw Story  

Last week, senators put the CEOs of five social media giants each in the hot seat over accusations of their platforms’ negligence toward the sexual exploitation and online safety of children. Yet, Graham, Durbin, Lee and Tillis are among more than a dozen senators who grilled Zuckerberg and his tech peers but also took donations from Meta’s political action committee, …

Mark Zuckerberg's long apology tour: A brief history
11 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg's long apology tour: A brief history

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. MOCKING FACEBOOK'S EARLY USERS In one of the …

US Senators grill big tech CEOs on abuse of children on social media
11 months, 1 week ago

US Senators grill big tech CEOs on abuse of children on social media

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Mr Zuckerberg, you and the companies before us, I know you don’t mean it …

Mark Zuckerberg’s long apology tour: A brief history
11 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg’s long apology tour: A brief history

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — When Mark Zuckerberg turned at a Senate hearing to address the parents of children exploited, bullied or driven to self harm via social media, it felt like a time-worn convention had sprung back to life. BURYING A FEDERAL SETTLEMENT On Nov. 9, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission subjected Facebook to stricter privacy oversight after finding that the …

‘Sorry for everything…’: Meta boss Zuckerberg made to apologise to parents. Here's why
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Sorry for everything…’: Meta boss Zuckerberg made to apologise to parents. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday was made to apologise to parents during his testimony in the US Senate, where concerns about the exploitation of children on social media took centre stage. The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, and other social media companies testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressing the rising concerns among lawmakers and parents about the impact of …

Netizens claim Mark Zuckerberg's ‘I’m sorry' to grieving parents is just a performative apology
11 months, 1 week ago

Netizens claim Mark Zuckerberg's ‘I’m sorry' to grieving parents is just a performative apology

Hindustan Times  

During a heated hearing in the US Senate, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg issued an apology to families who claimed that their children had suffered harm from social media. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg listens during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with other social media platform heads on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, to discuss child safety online. What …

Zuckerberg apologizes to victims’ families in emotional Senate hearing on child exploitation
11 months, 1 week ago

Zuckerberg apologizes to victims’ families in emotional Senate hearing on child exploitation

New Indian Express  

Suicide and eating disorders. These are just some of the issues young people are dealing with on social media — and children’s advocates and lawmakers say companies are not doing enough to protect them. On Wednesday, the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify as lawmakers and parents grow …

'I'm sorry': Mark Zuckerberg to families at fiery US Senate hearing on online child safety
11 months, 1 week ago

'I'm sorry': Mark Zuckerberg to families at fiery US Senate hearing on online child safety

India TV News  

Washington: In a stunning moment, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday apologised to families during a tense congressional hearing over alleged harm to children through social media. Zuckerberg's apology comes as US Senators grilled the CEOs of top social media and video streaming platforms like TikTok, X, Snap Inc and Discord for four hours on failing to protect children from …

Why did Mark Zuckerberg apologise at the US Senate?
11 months, 1 week ago

Why did Mark Zuckerberg apologise at the US Senate?

Al Jazeera  

Parents of affected children said the Meta CEO’s apology was ‘a bit too late’. Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, alongside the CEOs of TikTok, X and other social media companies went before the US Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to testify at a time when lawmakers and parents are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of digital platforms on young …

Mark Zuckerberg Apologizes To Families Of Dead Children At Online Safety Hearing
11 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg Apologizes To Families Of Dead Children At Online Safety Hearing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING During a Senate committee hearing on children’s online safety Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to parents who say the use of his social media platforms played a role in their children’s death or abuse. “I’m sorry for everything you’ve all gone through,” Zuckerberg said at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington. Zuckerberg, whose social media …

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families targeted by social media abuse during child safety Senate hearing
11 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to families targeted by social media abuse during child safety Senate hearing

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised to the families of children …

Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation
11 months, 1 week ago

Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation

Associated Press  

Suicide and eating disorders. “They’re responsible for many of the dangers our children face online,” Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, who chairs the committee, said in opening remarks. From left; Discord CEO Jason Citron, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, X CEO Linda Yaccarino and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are sworn in during a Senate Judiciary Committee …

Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation
11 months, 1 week ago

Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation

LA Times  

Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg turns to address the audience during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to discuss child safety. On Wednesday, the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies went before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify as lawmakers and parents grow increasingly concerned about the effects of social media …

'You have blood on your hands,' senator tells Mark Zuckerberg for failing kids online
11 months, 1 week ago

'You have blood on your hands,' senator tells Mark Zuckerberg for failing kids online

NPR  

'You have blood on your hands,' senator tells Mark Zuckerberg for failing kids online Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Top tech CEOs were being grilled in Washington by lawmakers, who said the companies have failed to protect children from being subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation on their websites. The social media apps have …

Zuckerberg: King of the Metaverse, review: how Facebook changed (then ruined) the world
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Zuckerberg: King of the Metaverse, review: how Facebook changed (then ruined) the world

The Telegraph  

Remember when Facebook seemed harmless? In Zuckerberg: King of the Metaverse, one former executive put it this way: “When I first joined, movies were being made; the founder was on the cover of Time magazine; you’re overthrowing dictators. Now, you’re being told you destroyed democracy.” The film traced Facebook from Zuckerberg’s invention to world domination and scandals involving data harvesting, …

Unlikely saviour: Elon Musk's antics give Mark Zuckerberg PR makeover
1 year, 5 months ago

Unlikely saviour: Elon Musk's antics give Mark Zuckerberg PR makeover

The Hindu  

After years of bad press and scandal, Mark Zuckerberg is seeing his reputation spruced up in the fickle world of tech, largely thanks to the increasingly unpredictable behavior of Elon Musk. "It's definitely unique to see two people, who obviously are just ungodly wealthy, be in this kind of grudge match," said Andrew Selepak, assistant media professor at the University …

Old Chat of Mark Zuckerberg Calling Facebook Users 'Dumb' Resurfaces, Elon Musk Reacts
1 year, 6 months ago

Old Chat of Mark Zuckerberg Calling Facebook Users 'Dumb' Resurfaces, Elon Musk Reacts

News 18  

Despite the impressive launch of Meta’s ‘Threads’ app, CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues to face public scrutiny regarding privacy concerns that have long troubled users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Dumb f****.” Mark Zuckerberg talking about Facebook users pic.twitter.com/NhWDh7t50S— Andrew July 6, 2023 The tweet quickly went viral, attracting various reactions. !— Elon Musk July 6, 2023 “One of the many …

Zuckerberg was warned on social media addiction, filing says
1 year, 9 months ago

Zuckerberg was warned on social media addiction, filing says

LA Times  

Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Georgetown University in Washington. Unredacted filings from a lawsuit filed over the weekend revealed that Zuckerberg personally had been warned of the risks of social media addiction among children and teens. California California becomes first state to make firms disclose social media policies California will impose first-of-its-kind requirements on social media companies to publish their policies …

Mark Zuckerberg's terrible year: Facebook's devastating decline in users caps off turbulent 2021
2 years, 11 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg's terrible year: Facebook's devastating decline in users caps off turbulent 2021

Daily Mail  

Facebook's devastating earnings report marked the end of a difficult year for the company, which has been battered by whistleblower allegations, a major global service outage, and protests and controversy over its policies. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg suffered a rough year in 2021, culminating in a devastating decline in users in the final quarter following a number of controversies Former …

Former Zuckerberg advisor: Facebook’s problem is its business model
3 years, 2 months ago

Former Zuckerberg advisor: Facebook’s problem is its business model

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This interview has been editing for length and clarity. New York CNN Business — Calls for increased regulation of Facebook continue to grow louder after leaked internal documents became public and whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony showed that the social media platform has repeatedly failed to rein hate speech and misinformation. On Friday, a consortium of 17 US news …

‘Not true’: Mark Zuckerberg responds to claims that Facebook prioritises profit
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Not true’: Mark Zuckerberg responds to claims that Facebook prioritises profit

Live Mint  

Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg publicly addressed a recent series of negative stories about the company by saying that accusations about Facebook prioritizing profit over user safety are “just not true.” “It’s difficult to see coverage that misrepresents our work and our motives. It came shortly after whistle-blower Frances Haugen, a former employee, testified in a Senate hearing about …

Facebook whistleblower accuses company of harming children, Zuckerberg says her claims don't make sense
3 years, 3 months ago

Facebook whistleblower accuses company of harming children, Zuckerberg says her claims don't make sense

India Today  

Things have not been all rosy for Facebook of late. Francis Haugen, who is a former employee turned whistleblower, has testified before the Senate committee about her experience in Facebook, and she also called on Congress to take strict action against the social media company for allegedly creating a toxic environment for teens on Instagram. The company's leadership knows how …

Rocked by longest Facebook outage and whistleblower revelations, Mark Zuckerberg loses $7 bn in hours
3 years, 3 months ago

Rocked by longest Facebook outage and whistleblower revelations, Mark Zuckerberg loses $7 bn in hours

Firstpost  

The stock slide on Monday sent Zuckerberg’s worth down to $121.6 billion, dropping him below Bill Gates to number 5 on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index A damning whistleblower account and outages that hit Facebook Inc’s flagship products such as WhatsApp and Instagram have led to a decline in Mark Zuckerberg’s personal wealth by more than $7 billion in a few …

Ex-Facebook employee tells Congress social media giant endangers users, democracy
3 years, 3 months ago

Ex-Facebook employee tells Congress social media giant endangers users, democracy

LA Times  

Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen testified Tuesday before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security. “The company’s leadership knows ways to make Facebook and Instagram safer and won’t make the necessary changes because they have put their astronomical profits before people,” said Frances Haugen, a former Facebook data scientist who has …

Republicans and Mark Zuckerberg want you to know they are not to blame for their own fake news on Facebook
3 years, 9 months ago

Republicans and Mark Zuckerberg want you to know they are not to blame for their own fake news on Facebook

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Republicans …

Caroline Flack’s mum says social media companies ‘fail to protect anybody’
3 years, 9 months ago

Caroline Flack’s mum says social media companies ‘fail to protect anybody’

The Independent  

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Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial, Reversing Earlier Policy
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial, Reversing Earlier Policy

NPR  

Facebook Bans Holocaust Denial, Reversing Earlier Policy Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Updated at 4:05 p.m. Just two years ago, founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said in an interview that even though he finds such posts "deeply offensive," he did not believe Facebook should take them down. This summer, a group of Holocaust …

Big Tech Hearing: Zuckerberg Saw WhatsApp & Instagram as Threat to Facebook, Internal Emails Show
4 years, 5 months ago

Big Tech Hearing: Zuckerberg Saw WhatsApp & Instagram as Threat to Facebook, Internal Emails Show

News 18  

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg stumbled at a congressional hearing on alleged abuse of market power on Wednesday, as lawmakers confronted the social media titan with damaging internal emails about the company’s acquisitions. The House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel appeared to draw on a rich trove of Facebook company emails, releasing numerous screenshots of correspondence from Zuckerberg and other …

Facebook's Zuckerberg skewered with internal emails during antitrust hearing
4 years, 5 months ago

Facebook's Zuckerberg skewered with internal emails during antitrust hearing

India Today  

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg stumbled at a congressional hearing on alleged abuse of market power on Wednesday, as lawmakers confronted the social media titan with damaging internal emails about the company’s acquisitions. The House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel appeared to draw on a rich trove of Facebook company emails, releasing numerous screenshots of correspondence from Zuckerberg and other …

Mark Zuckerberg Believes Only in Mark Zuckerberg
4 years, 7 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg Believes Only in Mark Zuckerberg

Wired  

What does Mark Zuckerberg believe? Yet Zuckerberg allowed Facebook employees to help Trump use Facebook more effectively, certainly contributing to the electoral college win. Over the past two weeks these questions have taken on a new urgency as Facebook employees have for the first time publicly voiced anger and frustration with Zuckerberg’s decision to protect Trump’s calls for state violence …

Zuckerberg still under fire over inflammatory Trump posts
4 years, 7 months ago

Zuckerberg still under fire over inflammatory Trump posts

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged violence against protesters. Some employees have publicly quit over the issue and civil-rights leaders who met with him Monday night denounced Zuckerberg’s explanation for choosing to leave …

Mark Zuckerberg hits back at Social Network writer who accused him of ‘pumping out crazy lies’
5 years, 2 months ago

Mark Zuckerberg hits back at Social Network writer who accused him of ‘pumping out crazy lies’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sorkin, who is also behind the Mr Zuckerberg-centred film The Social Network, accused the …

Jack Dorsey criticizes Mark Zuckerberg over his free-speech argument
5 years, 2 months ago

Jack Dorsey criticizes Mark Zuckerberg over his free-speech argument

Live Mint  

Twitter Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey called out his counterpart at Facebook Inc., saying Mark Zuckerberg has a “major gap and flaw” in his argument for free speech on social media. “We talk a lot about speech and expression and we don’t talk about reach enough, and we don’t talk about amplification,” Dorsey said at the Twitter News Summit …

Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s currency plans before Congress
5 years, 2 months ago

Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s currency plans before Congress

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg endured hours of prickly questioning from lawmakers Wednesday as he defended the company’s new globally ambitious project to create a digital currency while also dealing with widening scrutiny from U.S. regulators. Representatives also grilled Zuckerberg on Facebook’s track record on civil rights, hate speech, privacy and misinformation — not surprising given the litany of …

What Facebook’s “Free Speech” Lets Slide
5 years, 2 months ago

What Facebook’s “Free Speech” Lets Slide

Slate  

Mark Zuckerberg visited Georgetown University on Thursday to deliver the “most comprehensive take” he’s ever shared on his views on free speech. When it comes to hate speech, for example, he explained that Facebook uses dehumanization as a yardstick for what should and should not be allowed, since, as Zuckerberg put it, when someone says “all Muslims are terrorists—that makes …

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends refusal to take down some content
5 years, 2 months ago

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends refusal to take down some content

Live Mint  

Washington: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday defended the social media platform's refusal to take down content it considers newsworthy "even if it goes against our standards." Taking note of mounting criticism of the market dominance of Facebook and other tech giants, Zuckerberg acknowledged the companies' centralized power but said it's also "decentralized by putting it directly into people's hands.. …

Zuckerberg Doubles Down on Free Speech—the Facebook Way
55 years ago

Zuckerberg Doubles Down on Free Speech—the Facebook Way

Wired  

Mark Zuckerberg came to Washington, DC, on Thursday to claim the mantle of Martin Luther King and the Founding Fathers as a champion of free speech. Standing in the stately Gaston Hall auditorium at Georgetown University—which has hosted the likes of Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Bono—the Facebook CEO declared, “I’m here today because I believe we must continue to …

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg calls for more outside regulation
5 years, 9 months ago

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg calls for more outside regulation

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called Saturday for more outside regulation in several areas in which the social media site has run into problems over the past few years: harmful content, election integrity, privacy and data portability. But if we were starting from scratch, we wouldn’t ask companies to make these judgments alone.” More regulation over what constitutes …

Zuckerberg's Composure Amid Congressional Scrutiny: A Glimpse into His Response
6 years, 8 months ago

Zuckerberg's Composure Amid Congressional Scrutiny: A Glimpse into His Response

Live Mint  

Mark Zuckerberg's composure and responses to congressional hearings have reassured investors despite facing criticism for his data practices. While some lawmakers expressed appreciation for his patient cooperation, others expressed more assertive views on expanded government regulation. Zuckerberg's performance boosted shares, with the stock gaining 1.3% to $167.11 at 2:58pm in New York Wednesday after rising 4.5% the day before.

Zuckerberg's Performance in Senate Testimony: Takeaways and Implications
6 years, 8 months ago

Zuckerberg's Performance in Senate Testimony: Takeaways and Implications

Live Mint  

Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before the Senate Judiciary and Commerce committees was marked by both challenges and moments of clarity. While he faced tough questions about Facebook's privacy policy, data collection practices, and the potential for misuse of its platform, he managed to defend his company's position and assure lawmakers that he is taking steps to address the issues raised. However, …

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