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UK watchdog orders Facebook owner Meta to sell Giphy

UK watchdog orders Facebook owner Meta to sell Giphy

Meta disagrees, may appeal.
Pushkala Aripaka and Paul Sandle Dec 1 2021 6:14AM Software
Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook

Australian billionaire to help publishers strike content deal with Google, Facebook

Will submit collective bargaining application to the ACCC.
Staff Writer Nov 22 2021 12:11PM Strategy
US state attorneys general probe Instagram's effect on kids

US state attorneys general probe Instagram's effect on kids

Investigates whether Meta put profit ahead of safety.
Elizabeth Culliford and Diane Bartz Nov 19 2021 12:39PM Benchmarking Change
ACCC clears path for Meta's Kustomer CRM acquisition

ACCC clears path for Meta's Kustomer CRM acquisition

As one of several jurisdictions to review the transaction.
Kate Weber Nov 18 2021 12:56PM Software
Facebook says hackers in Pakistan targeted Afghan users amid government collapse

Facebook says hackers in Pakistan targeted Afghan users amid government collapse

Threat group codenamed 'SideCopy'.
Elizabeth Culliford Nov 17 2021 8:54AM Security
Facebook's work app Workplace to integrate with Microsoft Teams

Facebook's work app Workplace to integrate with Microsoft Teams

So users can better share information between the two platforms.
Elizabeth Culliford Nov 11 2021 8:56AM Cloud
Facebook can pursue malware lawsuit against NSO Group

Facebook can pursue malware lawsuit against NSO Group

US appeals court rules.
Jonathan Stempel Nov 9 2021 12:24PM Security
Facebook tests paid subgroups in subscription push

Facebook tests paid subgroups in subscription push

Amid scrutiny from lawmakers over the private spaces.
Elizabeth Culliford Nov 5 2021 6:40AM Software
Facebook to form New Zealand fund to support local publishers

Facebook to form New Zealand fund to support local publishers

A month after landing in hot water over Australian media deals.
Staff Writer Nov 4 2021 6:51AM Software
Facebook will shut down facial recognition system

Facebook will shut down facial recognition system

Citing growing societal concerns about the use of such technology.
Sheila Dang and Elizabeth Culliford Nov 3 2021 7:01AM Security
FAANGA now MAANGA as Facebook morphs into Meta

FAANGA now MAANGA as Facebook morphs into Meta

Google did it first.
Andrew Birmingham Oct 29 2021 7:06AM Marketing
Facebook changes company name to Meta

Facebook changes company name to Meta

In nod to its 'metaverse' vision.
Elizabeth Culliford and Sheila Dang Oct 29 2021 6:36AM Software
Facebook will fuel further unrest, whistleblower says

Facebook will fuel further unrest, whistleblower says

Unless it stops its algorithms pushing extreme and divisive content.
Paul Sandle and Kate Holton Oct 26 2021 10:08AM Software
Australian regulator 'concerned' about Facebook's approach to media law

Australian regulator 'concerned' about Facebook's approach to media law

Seven months after licencing rules took effect.
Staff Writer Oct 26 2021 7:08AM Software
Facebook to pay up to US$14.25 million to settle US employment discrimination claims

Facebook to pay up to US$14.25 million to settle US employment discrimination claims

Accused of giving hiring preferences to temporary workers.
Sarah N. Lynch Oct 20 2021 6:37AM Training & Development
"Kill all you see." The tragic, real world consequences of Facebook’s algorithms

"Kill all you see." The tragic, real world consequences of Facebook’s algorithms

Facebook's algorithms generate profit and tragedy.
John Birmingham Oct 18 2021 1:58PM Governance
Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in EU to build 'metaverse'

Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in EU to build 'metaverse'

Takes significant step towards the concept.
Staff Writer Oct 18 2021 12:38PM Software
Big Tech to face another bipartisan antitrust bill in US

Big Tech to face another bipartisan antitrust bill in US

Would bar platforms from favouring their products and services.
Diane Bartz Oct 15 2021 6:55AM Software
Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia

Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia

A day after the government threatened tougher laws.
Byron Kaye Oct 12 2021 6:07AM Software
'A coward's palace': PM slams social media amid defamation law controversy

'A coward's palace': PM slams social media amid defamation law controversy

Pushes for platforms to be treated as publishers where identity is unknown.
Byron Kaye Oct 8 2021 6:50AM Security

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