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Facebook is the largest social networking website in the United States which is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. The site was founded by Mark Zuckerberg with his college roommates while he was a student at Harvard University. It has over 400 million active users worldwide.

Instagram testing system to verify users' ages

Is Instagram Copying TikTok? Meta Faces Backlash For Platform Changes

The changes to Instagram's feed style have made some users upset as the social media company competes with TikTok.

Meta says it is working on an unprecedented artificial intelligence system to thwart discrimination in targeting ads at Facebook, but that it is a tough tech challenge that could take time to implement.

Hiring Freezes, Job Cuts Plaguing Big Tech Companies Amid 'Uncertain Global Economic Outlook'

Layoffs, hiring freezes and slowdowns are plaguing the tech industry, with big tech companies making major announcements or plans this week.

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg sees the future of the internet as people working, playing and exploring in life-like virtual worlds using ever slimmer and more powerful headsets.

Mark Zuckerberg Wants Virtual Reality Headsets To Show A World As 'Vivid And Detailed' As Reality

Meta's new virtual reality headsets take Mark Zuckerberg one step closer to achieving a virtual world indistinguishable from reality.

What Is Facebook Snooze? How To Use Feature To Limit Friends' Posts

Facebook added a new "Snooze" feature to the app that allows users to mute their friends or groups they follow for 30 days.

Is Facebook's New Messenger Kids App Safe?

Facebook announced a new Messenger app just for kids Monday, but is it safe?

Snapchat, Instagram And Facebook Updates Add New Features, Filters For Halloween

These Halloween filters on Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat are almost as good as an actual costume.

What Does #WCE Mean? Women Crush Wednesday Trends On Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook

There are so many acronyms on social media it can be hard to keep track of them all, here's what WCW, MCM, WCE, TBT and more all mean.

Facebook Acquires tbh App: How To Get Gems, Anonymous Compliments

Facebook just bought the anonymous compliment app tbh from its founders.

Facebook Down, Not Working? How To Fix It

Facebook was down and not working for some users Wednesday.

Facebook Russian Ads: Company Hiring 1K People To Review Advertisements

In the wake of the Russian an Facebook ad scandal, Facebook said it is committed to adjusting advertising practices on the site, including hiring 1,000 people to help screen ads.

Facebook And NFL Agree To Streaming Deal For Game Highlights, Shows

The NFL will bring some shows to Facebook's Watch streaming service.

Facebook Russian Ads: We'll Handover Russia-Linked Accounts To Congress, Zuckerberg Says

Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook will hand over to Congress the 3,000 political ads from Russian accounts it found.

Facebook Adding Human Review To Advertising Tools After Racist Targeting

Facebook announced changes to its automated advertising tools.

Silicon Valley Politics: Tech Giants Face New Regulation Backlash From Washington

High-profile tech companies like Amazon and Google have been tied up in recent political scuffles.

Facebook Launches Artificial Research Lab In Montreal

Facebook is heading north for its latest artificial research investment.

Facebook Sports: Company Places $600 Million Bid For Cricket Streaming Rights

Facebook was outbid for streaming rights to India's Premier League cricket, but the move could be the company's next step into live sports.

Facebook Pages Sharing 'False News' No Longer Eligible For Ads

Facebook announced Monday that pages that share "false news" will no longer be allowed to have advertising.

Facebook To Stream College Football Games This Season

The social media giant will stream a handful of college football games for its users this upcoming season.

Facebook Deleting Clickbait Videos With Still Images, Fake Play Buttons

Facebook will now demote videos that feature a static image or fake play button on your News Feed.

Mark Zuckerberg Vows To Remove Hate Speech, Threats On Facebook

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg weighed in on the violence in Charlottesville and what the social network will do in its aftermath.

Facebook's Trending News Is Getting A Redesign

Facebook's trending news feature is getting a makeover.

Mark Zuckerberg 2020? Facebook CEO Hires Clinton, Obama Strategist

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has hired the firm of a high-profile former Democratic consultant.

Facebook Messenger Tricks: How To Unarchive Messages On The App

Your Facebook messages could be hiding in the Messenger app, how to see archived messages.

Facebook To Publishers: News Feed Downgrades For Slow Websites

Facebook's latest update will make slow-loading sites less likely to appear in your News Feed.

Facebook Stock Downgraded? Analyst Predicts Price Drop Over Advertising Concerns

Facebook has been a must-have stock for investors, but one analyst has expressed several reasons for concern.

Facebook Auto-Play Videos: How To Turn Off Sound

Videos on Facebook now auto play with sound, but there's a way to turn it off.

Should Sex Offenders Be Allowed To Use Facebook? Supreme Court Makes 1st Amendment Decision

The Supreme Court made a decision Monday about the use of social media by registered sex offenders.

Facebook To Fight Terrorism With Artificial Intelligence, Policy Experts

Facebook announced several programs aimed at preventing terrorists from using the social network.

Facebook Files Patent That Takes Secret Photos To Detect Your Emotions

A patent filing from Facebook has the company exploring ways to further fine-tune its News Feed.

Facebook Adds New Tools To Connect Constituents And Their Representatives

Facebook added features Wednesday to make it easier for constituents to interact with their representatives.