Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg tells Congress the company is in an 'arms race' with Russia
6 years, 11 months ago

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg tells Congress the company is in an 'arms race' with Russia

ABC  

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has begun a two-day congressional inquisition declaring his company is facing an "arms race" with Russia as foreign actors seek to interfere in elections. Key points: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook hasn't taken a broad enough view of its responsibility He says his company is attempting to change Facebook shares make biggest daily gain in two years Mr Zuckerberg told members of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce committees his company was trying to change in light of recent criticism. He also delivered a pretty blunt assessment of Facebook's current user agreement, arguing it was designed to "cover Facebook's rear end, it's not to inform your users about their rights". What else Zuckerberg had to say: Facebook does not mine phone audio for data to target ads, calls idea "conspiracy theory" to target ads, calls idea "conspiracy theory" His company is "working with" Robert Mueller in the federal probe of Russian interference in the federal probe of Russian interference Facebook's slow reaction to Russian interference in 2016 is "one of my greatest regrets" There will always be a version of Facebook that is free "It certainly doesn't feel" like Facebook has a monopoly Facebook won't "proactively" cooperate with Trump administration in extreme vetting of immigrants Chinese internet companies are a strategic and competitive threat to US Facebook's system to connect with other apps was designed "in a way that wasn't good" Has concern about possible political bias at Facebook and is trying to root it out Facebook shares soar Outside the Capitol building, which houses Congress, online protest group Avaaz set up 100 life-sized cut-outs of Mr Zuckerberg wearing T-shirts with the words 'Fix Facebook'.

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Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta’s right-wing swing, complains about media leaks: Report
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Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta’s right-wing swing, complains about media leaks: Report

The Hindu  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during an all-hands meeting defended a right-wing swing that will see the social media company aligning more closely with the U.S. government, as he also complained that his statements were often leaked. He also addressed Meta loosening restrictions around topics such as gender and immigration, by noting that he wanted the platform to facilitate discussions without …

Mark Zuckerberg wants to bring back ‘OG Facebook’ as he says he will invest hundreds of billions in AI
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg wants to bring back ‘OG Facebook’ as he says he will invest hundreds of billions in AI

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to get back to the original Facebook, restoring …

Trump allies aren't done humiliating 'little baby' Mark Zuckerberg: report
2 months ago

Trump allies aren't done humiliating 'little baby' Mark Zuckerberg: report

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump and his allies have been pleased with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after he axed fact checkers at Facebook and took a front-row seat at Trump's inauguration. However, Rolling Stone reports that Trump and his allies aren't finished making Zuckerberg prove his loyalty to the MAGA cause and are planning to make him undergo more rituals to demonstrate …

How Mark Zuckerberg Undid Years of Work in a Single Week
2 months, 1 week ago

How Mark Zuckerberg Undid Years of Work in a Single Week

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. models from a lawsuit brought by aggrieved authors dropped Meta as a client and announced he was deleting Instagram and Threads, citing his displeasure at “Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook’s descent into toxic masculinity and Neo-Nazi madness.” Zuckerberg has dismissed …

Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration
2 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration

The Hindu  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is cohosting a reception with billionaire Republican donors next week for Donald Trump’s inauguration, the latest sign of the Facebook founder's embrace of the president-elect. The other cohosts are Miriam Adelson, the Dallas Mavericks owner and widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson; Tilman Fertitta, casino magnate, Houston Rockets owner and Trump's pick to serve as U.S. …

Donald Trump inauguration: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to cohost reception with billionaire Republican donors
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump inauguration: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to cohost reception with billionaire Republican donors

Live Mint  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is cohosting a reception with billionaire Republican donors next week for Donald Trump's inauguration, the latest sign of the Facebook founder's embrace of the president-elect. The other cohosts are Miriam Adelson, the Dallas Mavericks owner and widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson; Tilman Fertitta, casino magnate, Houston Rockets owner and Trump's pick to serve as US …

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, to cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Donald Trump's inauguration
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2 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, to cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Donald Trump's inauguration

India TV News  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is cohosting a reception with billionaire Republican donors next week for Donald Trump’s inauguration, the latest sign of the Facebook founder’s embrace of the president-elect. The reception cohosted by Zuckerberg is set for Monday evening, shortly before the inaugural balls, according to two people familiar with the private plans spoke to media on condition of anonymity …

Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration
2 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is cohosting a reception with billionaire Republican donors next week for Donald Trump’s inauguration, the latest sign of the Facebook founder’s embrace of the president-elect. The other cohosts are Miriam Adelson, the Dallas Mavericks owner and widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson; Tilman Fertitta, casino magnate, Houston Rockets owner and Trump’s pick to serve …

Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration
2 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg will cohost reception with Republican billionaires for Trump inauguration

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is …

Tech bro enemies Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk jockey for position at Trump’s inauguration
2 months, 1 week ago

Tech bro enemies Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk jockey for position at Trump’s inauguration

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. That is according to NBC News, which reported on Tuesday that "first buddy" Elon …

Zuckerberg debuts ‘real Mark’ in push to woo Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

Zuckerberg debuts ‘real Mark’ in push to woo Trump

Live Mint  

That’s the latest message the shape-shifting chief executive sought to relay to the masses as he pushes a frenzied effort to recast himself as a friend of the president-elect at a moment of peril and opportunity for Meta Platforms. The day capped off the latest iteration of Zuckerberg’s inclination to “move fast and break things," a mantra he has used …

Mark Zuckerberg revisits Mar-a-Lago as Meta advisor reveals why boss ‘caving in to’ Trump: ‘This is buckling to…’
2 months, 1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg revisits Mar-a-Lago as Meta advisor reveals why boss ‘caving in to’ Trump: ‘This is buckling to…’

Hindustan Times  

Mark Zuckerberg, the owner of Facebook, recently met with President-elect Donald Trump for the second time since the election amid the backlash against his alleged MAGA makeover. Mark Zuckerberg, who dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago following his election win, met with Trump on Friday for the second time ahead of his inauguration. Michael McConnell, the co-chair of Meta's …

Mark Zuckerberg Praises 'Masculine' Corporate Energy Amid Meta's DEI Policy Reversal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg Praises 'Masculine' Corporate Energy Amid Meta's DEI Policy Reversal

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is celebrating “masculine energy” in corporate culture amid news that his company is making several policy and program changes, including trashing multiple initiatives around diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. “The kind of masculine energy I think is good, and obviously society has plenty of that, but I think corporate culture was …

Trump's mysterious relationship with Zuckerberg — and the real reason behind Meta's shift
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's mysterious relationship with Zuckerberg — and the real reason behind Meta's shift

Raw Story  

Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced yesterday morning that across their over-7-billion-user-strong social media empire — Facebook, Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp — they’ll be dialing back on fact-checking. — Free or inexpensive college doesn’t benefit the nation, but student debt builds “individual responsibility.” — The Democratic Party is filled with sexual monsters and child predators who drink blood. Meta and X could …

Mark Zuckerberg is playing politics with Trump – and putting people’s safety at risk
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg is playing politics with Trump – and putting people’s safety at risk

The Independent  

Move fast and break things. If there is one saying about the ethos of the new tribe of digital entrepreneurs – sometimes known as “information oligarchs” – it’s this one, credited to Mark Zuckerburg, CEO and founder of Meta. Imagine how such community notes would work in raging conflicts where communities are torn apart, extremely polarised or under unprecedented existential …

Mark Zuckerberg’s alliance with Donald Trump proves just how low he’ll go
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg’s alliance with Donald Trump proves just how low he’ll go

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Meta’s choice of media outlet to announce its “free expression” overhaul was also telling: an exclusive interview …

'Doing the worst of all worlds': Facebook whistleblower takes new shot at Zuckerberg
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Doing the worst of all worlds': Facebook whistleblower takes new shot at Zuckerberg

Raw Story  

The woman who provided Congress with reams of documentation in 2021showing Facebook was more interested in profits over user safety, took some potshots at founder Mark Zuckerberg in a new interview published on Thursday. Speaking with the Guardian's Dan Milmo and Robert Booth, Frances Haugen admitted she was unsurprised that Zuckerberg decided to pull the plug on mandating fact-checking on …

Political chess or true beliefs? Zuckerberg's surprise Trump pivot
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Political chess or true beliefs? Zuckerberg's surprise Trump pivot

Raw Story  

The clean cut hair has grown, his college kid's hoodie is now a gold chain, and his politics have swerved hard right. Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Facebook and Instagram, on Tuesday accused governments and so-called legacy media of pushing censorship, and vowed to take his world-dominating platforms back to their "roots." From the outset Zuckerberg has surrounded himself with …

Zuckerberg made fact-check changes after Trump visit: GOP congressman
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zuckerberg made fact-check changes after Trump visit: GOP congressman

Salon  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump before removing misinformation guardrails and fact-checks, Oklahoma GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin claimed on Thursday. In an interview with right-wing commentator Benny Johnson, the senator said Meta’s announcement that it would ditch independent fact-checkers in favor of an X-style community notes system came just a day after a visit with Trump, fueling …

Political chess or true beliefs? Zuckerberg's surprise Trump pivot
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Political chess or true beliefs? Zuckerberg's surprise Trump pivot

Raw Story  

The clean cut hair has grown, his college kid's hoodie is now a gold chain, and his politics have swerved hard right. Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Facebook and Instagram, on Tuesday accused governments and so-called legacy media of pushing censorship, and vowed to take his world-dominating platforms back to their "roots." From the outset Zuckerberg has surrounded himself with …

Zuckerberg’s Meta risks becoming an engine for Trumpian propaganda
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zuckerberg’s Meta risks becoming an engine for Trumpian propaganda

The Independent  

During his pre-inauguration press conference, president-elect Donald Trump was asked whether he thought Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to scrap fact-checking on Facebook was “because of your threats to him”. Mr Trump replied: “Probably.” At least Mr Trump’s judgement is sound on that – and corroborated by Mr Zuckerberg himself. In a social media clip, the Meta boss freely admitted that “the …

Mark Zuckerberg's MAGA conversion is complete as he tears up the internet and remakes it in Trump's image
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Zuckerberg’s MAGA turn insulates Meta for a while. But the business has bigger problems
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zuckerberg’s MAGA turn insulates Meta for a while. But the business has bigger problems

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. New York CNN — Four years ago, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg banned Donald Trump from Facebook and Instagram, saying the risks of allowing him on the platforms were “simply too great” after Trump repeatedly used the sites to broadcast election lies and cheer on the January 6 mob. In …

MAGA World Unimpressed At Zuckerberg's Apparent Concession To Trump: 'Talk Is Cheap'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

MAGA World Unimpressed At Zuckerberg's Apparent Concession To Trump: 'Talk Is Cheap'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Mark Zuckerberg has failed to win the approval of Donald Trump loyalists after announcing Meta is dumping its third-party fact-checkers over concerns that the system had supposedly become “too politically biased.” In a video on Tuesday, Zuckerberg said his companies, which include Facebook and Instagram, will instead implement a user-generated “community notes” model similar to the one …

Mark Zuckerberg's censorship admission
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg's censorship admission

Daily Mail  

Mark Zuckerberg admitted Meta and Facebook censored conservative opinions on an industrial scale but has now vowed to make both sites beacons of free speech. In a five minute video message shared to his Facebook profile, the 40-year-old said: 'We're going to get back to our roots and focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies and restoring free expression on …

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Meta Will Dump 'Politically Biased' Fact-Checkers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Meta Will Dump 'Politically Biased' Fact-Checkers

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta is abandoning its fact-checking program as he criticized the system for becoming “too politically biased.” The tech billionaire unveiled the changes in a video on Tuesday. “After Trump first got elected in 2016, the legacy media wrote non-stop about how misinformation was a threat to democracy,” Meta’s chief executive said. “We tried, in …

Mark Zuckerberg’s MAGA makeover will reshape the entire internet
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks 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 puts Republican in charge of policy as he seeks to make nice with Trump
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg puts Republican in charge of policy as he seeks to make nice with Trump

Salon  

Mark Zuckerberg is switching places around at the top of Meta, the social media company he controls. In a move first reported by Semafor and that some observers noted could be a reflection of Zuckerberg's desire to make nice with a new Republican government, Joel Kaplan, a Meta veteran closely tied to influential GOP circles, will replace longtime policy chief …

Trump aide: Mark Zuckerberg has 'vested interest' in donating $1M to inauguration
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump aide: Mark Zuckerberg has 'vested interest' in donating $1M to inauguration

Raw Story  

Jason Miller, a senior advisor to President-elect Donald Trump's transition, argued that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had a "vested interest" in donating $1 million to the incoming president's inauguration fund. "I think certain folks are also going to have, let's just say, vested interest in trying to get back on the president's good side," the Trump adviser remarked. "We're already …

Mark Zuckerberg meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, seeks role in tech policy: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, seeks role in tech policy: Report

Hindustan Times  

Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited the Mar-a-Lago resort owned by Donald Trump, the newly elected Republican candidate for the US presidency, according to a report by Fox Business. Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump talked technology and the CEO even demonstrated the company’s camera-equipped sunglasses. It also comes as Mark Zuckerberg looks to influence tech policy in Donald Trump's incoming administration. …

Zuckerberg seeks to influence tech policy in Trump's administration
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zuckerberg seeks to influence tech policy in Trump's administration

Daily Mail  

The night before Thanksgiving, Facebook creator and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The top tech entrepreneur broke bread with the incoming president because he wants to play an 'active role' in shaping tech policy once Trump moves back into the White House come January, according to Meta's Nick Clegg. Clegg said that Zuckerberg is …

What Mark Zuckerberg really wants from Trump is revealed after their dinner at Mar-a-Lago
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What Mark Zuckerberg really wants from Trump is revealed after their dinner at Mar-a-Lago

Daily Mail  

The night before Thanksgiving, Facebook creator and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The top tech entrepreneur broke bread with the incoming president because he wants to play an 'active role' in shaping tech policy once Trump moves back into the White House come January, according to Meta's Nick Clegg. The night before Thanksgiving, President-elect …

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Deccan Chronicle  

Fort Lauderdale : Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump's second term, said Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support …

In a patch-up bid, Meta boss Zuckerberg dines with Trump for ‘national renewal of America’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

In a patch-up bid, Meta boss Zuckerberg dines with Trump for ‘national renewal of America’

Firstpost  

Mark Zuckerberg joined Donald Trump for dinner at Mar-a-Lago, signalling support for a ’national renewal of America’ under Trump’s leadership Mark Zuckerberg joined Donald Trump for dinner at his Mar-a-Lago estate Wednesday, with an advisor to the president-elect saying the tech billionaire “wants to support the national renewal of America”. But on Wednesday, a Meta spokesperson said: “Mark was grateful …

Mark Zuckerberg spotted at Mar-a-Lago months after Trump threatened to jail him
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg spotted at Mar-a-Lago months after Trump threatened to jail him

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 Mark Zuckerberg has been spotted at Mar-a-Lago months after President-elect …

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, said Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to …

After Trump-Musk bromance, Mark Zuckerberg ‘grateful’ for Mar-a-Lago invitation
3 months, 3 weeks ago

After Trump-Musk bromance, Mark Zuckerberg ‘grateful’ for Mar-a-Lago invitation

Hindustan Times  

Giant tech players are emerging as noticeable supporters of the incoming Donald Trump 2.0 administration. In 2019, US President Trump late Thursday posted a picture on Facebook and Twitter showing him shaking hands with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, but didn’t share details of their conversation. Mark Zuckerberg's team confirms Donald Trump meet-up “It’s an important time for the future of …

Meta CEO Zuckerberg dines with Trump after years of turbulent ties with US president-elect
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Meta CEO Zuckerberg dines with Trump after years of turbulent ties with US president-elect

New Indian Express  

FORT LAUDERDAL: Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump's second term, said Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump's …

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago

NPR  

Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago toggle caption Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former president who was once banned from that social network. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for …

End of enmity? Trump, Mark Zuckerberg dine at US President-elect's resort
3 months, 3 weeks ago

End of enmity? Trump, Mark Zuckerberg dine at US President-elect's resort

India Today  

Donald Trump dined on Wednesday with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the President-elect's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, bringing together the Facebook founder and the former President who was once banned from that social network. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump's second term, said Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump's economic plans. …

Expect This Election to Play Differently than 2020 on Social Media
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Expect This Election to Play Differently than 2020 on Social Media

Bloomberg  

Heading into the US presidential election four years ago, Facebook and Twitter instituted substantial policies to combat misleading political content, touted their investments into content moderation and promised to do all they could to avoid a free-for-all on their platforms. Just before Election Day in 2020, Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg told investors the election would be a test …

Gina Rinehart unleashes on annoying Facebook scourge
5 months ago

Gina Rinehart unleashes on annoying Facebook scourge

Daily Mail  

EXCLUSIVE Australia's richest person has blasted Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg for cashing in while everyday Australians get conned out of their life savings online. The mining magnate said Elon Musk had proved the online scam scourge could be beaten after he effectively 'eradicated' dodgy profiles from Twitter, and accused Facebook's bosses of failing to take any real action. Gina Rinehart …

Trump says he likes Zuckerberg more now that he’s ‘staying out of the election’
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump says he likes Zuckerberg more now that he’s ‘staying out of the election’

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. Trump also told New York Magazine that Zuckerberg told him in a phone call …

How Mark Zuckerberg went from liberal darling to phone calls with Trump
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Mark Zuckerberg went from liberal darling to phone calls with Trump

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Having once taken a harsh line against Covid …

Trump threatens to throw Mark Zuckerberg in prison for life in new book
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump threatens to throw Mark Zuckerberg in prison for life in new book

The Independent  

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Shed partisan glasses in reading Meta letter
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shed partisan glasses in reading Meta letter

Hindustan Times  

Meta founder-CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s letter to the United States House Judiciary Committee that says the Joe Biden administration “pressured” the digital giant to “censor” content on its platforms, including Facebook, has been weaponised by the Republicans in the election season. The Republicans have long claimed that social media companies have been colluding with liberal political persuasions and censoring conservative voices, …

How Mark Zuckerberg is moving to MAGA - after being called a 'secret Republican' in 2013
6 months, 3 weeks ago

How Mark Zuckerberg is moving to MAGA - after being called a 'secret Republican' in 2013

Daily Mail  

Mark Zuckerberg's bombshell letter to Congress this week calling the Biden administration's censorship campaign 'wrong' may signal yet another rightward shift in his politics. The billionaire tech mogul has even struck up a friendship with Trump's longtime ally UFC president Dana White — who introduced Trump at this year's 2024 Republican convention and still dreams of hosting a charity cage …

Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some COVID-19 content during the pandemic and vowed that the social media giant would push back if it faced such demands again. In a letter to Rep. Jim Jordan, the Republican chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg alleges that the officials, including those from …

Meta CEO Zuckerberg says U.S. pressure on Covid-19 posts was 'wrong'
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Mark Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor Covid-19 content in 2021
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor Covid-19 content in 2021

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 Mark Zuckerberg has now said that the Biden administration pressured …

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