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Social media platforms are influencing political discourse within the state of Kentucky.Some support1 report
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Analytica illegally harvested Facebook user data, which is owned by Meta and its parent company, Facebook.Well supported7 reports
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Meta disputes a proposed fine in New Mexico related to Kogan collecting Facebook user data in 2014.Some support1 report
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Aaron Sorkin is developing a drama about Facebook's vetting approach, featuring Mikey Madison as a whistleblower and Jeremy Allen White as a reporter.Some support1 report
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Claire Castro assessed social media fueling violence and fake news, while the DICT previously considered blocking Facebook.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Scammers are using social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook to recruit victims and funnel them into Telegram and WhatsApp groups, leading to official blacklisting by the NASC.Some support6 reports2 developments inside
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Facebook offered Roth 401(k) options, along with Aetna and Kaiser, as part of its employee benefits package.Some support1 report
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Frances Haugen discussed her past employment at Facebook, Pinterest, and Google during an interview with Scott Pelley.Some support1 report
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Mark Zuckerberg faces scrutiny over Meta's algorithms and whistleblowers expose secrets, while Christopher Nolan's style influences modern film.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A news outlet is utilizing Facebook for the distribution of its content.Some support1 report
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Facebook spread a false claim about Jonvic Remulla, which originated from his own claim regarding asylum denial.Some support1 report
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Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, disclosed documents to Jeff Horwitz, coinciding with the announcement of a new film about Facebook produced by Sony/Columbia.Well supported6 reports
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India utilizes its military for national defense operations.Some support1 report
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Access Now advocates for platform accountability regarding Facebook.Some support1 report
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Investigations into corporate practices regarding content moderation involving Google and Facebook began in March 2021.Some support1 report
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Meta is using its Facebook platform to implement labeling for AI-generated content.Some support1 report
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Meta (Facebook) used data harvested from a teacher affiliated with Cambridge University.Some support1 report
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Ghana's National Media Commission guidelines apply to digital spaces, involving the Police Service and Facebook.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Silent auction utilized Facebook as the platform for fundraising efforts related to the Terry Fox Run.Some support1 report
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Facebook was used for a silent auction at Civic Park.Some support1 report
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Art supplies were used at the Pasadena Humane studio, and a fundraiser utilized Facebook for submissions and donations.Some support1 report
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Both Elon Musk and Facebook are noted as major figures in tech investment.Some support2 reports
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The British Army is being used as a platform for family updates regarding institutional failures.Some support1 report
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Political discussions are originating from the Kisumu area, utilizing Facebook for direct candidate messaging to voters.Some support1 report
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The actor performed in the production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which was announced via Facebook from the Lakewood Theater.Some support1 report
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Misinformation is being used on social media platforms to spread claims about violence across multiple African states, with the incident located in Tanzania.Some support1 report
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Misinformation is spreading via social media platforms, involving Sara Duterte and Facebook.Some support1 report
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Scam syndicates operating out of Nigeria utilized Facebook accounts to defraud victims.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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A fake Facebook page impersonated the Philippine Daily Inquirer on September 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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SARV studies are focusing on the country, with Facebook serving as the dominant digital public sphere for the debate.Some support1 report
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A collection of 2019 statements and facts regarding digital money, sovereign currencies, and tech company operations in India and Iran.Some support1 report
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A workshop was held on September 1 regarding the use of social media platforms, including Facebook, in the community of Queens.Some support1 report
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Facebook dominates the digital landscape in PNG amid sorcery accusation-related violence.Some support2 reports
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Misinformation about the disaster in Nepal is circulating, utilizing social media platforms like Facebook for information dissemination.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is accused of using its political influence and social media platforms, like Facebook, to target critics, with Pawan Khera alleging that Arvind Kejriwal was aware of these tactics.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A lawsuit was filed in Oklahoma City federal court, and the DA office used Facebook for official communication.Some support1 report
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Spammers are using the Facebook platform to generate clicks and profit.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Black market operations are utilizing social media platforms to advertise goods and services.Some support1 report
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A Facebook page was found to be misusing the name of the University of the Philippines Los Baños.Some support1 report
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Facebook and Meta Platforms are currently facing fines and usage restrictions due to regulatory pressure.Well supported3 reports
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A hoax utilizing the name of the Department of Social Welfare and Development was spread via Facebook.Some support3 reports
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A TikTok post falsely attributed a statement to Pia Cayetano, which was shared on Facebook groups.Some support1 report
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Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube may adopt comparable terms, while Meta must implement safety features on Facebook and Instagram amid regulatory pressures.Some support8 reports3 developments inside
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Meta must implement safety features on Facebook and Instagram following a multi-state settlement, while hoping competitors adopt similar terms.Some support1 report
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A court cited a ruling on constitutionality while residents used social media to protest in Los Angeles.Some support1 report
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A steel corporation in Davao City was raided for selling substandard steel, following a viral post linking the material to the Colombia earthquake.Some support2 reports
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Users are customizing pages on Facebook using custom HTML, referencing historical web practices.Some support1 report
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Meta platforms, including Facebook, are being utilized for paid political campaigning in elections, leveraging AI systems to automate audience targeting and ad placement.Some support7 reports
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A fraud case involving City Union Bank began with a friend request on Facebook, leading to account compromise and subsequent stock market transactions via Angel Broking.Some support1 report
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Meta's applications, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are major players in the global social commerce market, which is predicted to reach $17.83T by 2033.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Meta operates Instagram and owns Facebook, which is being used by users in Zimbabwe.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump was alleged to have cooperated with Russian hackers in 2017.Some support3 reports
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Google AI Overviews are now citing content from major social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.Some support1 report
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Founders Fund invested in Oculus, which Facebook subsequently acquired for $2 billion. Meanwhile, Anduril secured funding and contracts for the U.S. military, and Palmer Luckey dropped out of California State University.Well supported3 reports
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Chris Hughes co-founded Facebook alongside Mark Zuckerberg and recently engaged in property transactions in Manhattan.Some support1 report
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Analysis shows different strengths in political mobilization and primary information sources across demographics.Some support1 report
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UP Police are investigating fake videos related to airport operations, concurrent with political criticism of the government.Some support1 report
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Wyoming lawmakers are pushing for legalization measures.Some support1 report
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AI visuals are being used to fuel exploitation on social media, according to warnings from Chris Lewis.Some support1 report
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Meta owns Facebook as its parent company.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Facebook
Events traced to Facebook, step by step, newest first- Facebook may face mandated changes to content amplificationFacebook may face mandated changes to content amplification following Meta's regulatory reviewLikely
- Facebook may face mandated changes to ensure equal political visibilityFacebook must modify algorithms to ensure equal political campaign visibilityLikely
- Facebook must ensure equal candidate treatment amid court rulingFacebook faces mandated algorithmic changes and daily fines in BrazilLikely
- Facebook may face stricter compliance costs after Instagram's content ordersFacebook may face stricter compliance costs following Instagram's content removal ordersLikely
- Facebook's bottom line minimally affected by platform revelationsFacebook's bottom line saw only a minimal effect from platform revelationsReported
- How will the regulatory scrutiny and financial settlements against Meta affect Facebook?Meta faces massive settlement over allegations concerning Facebook and InstagramReported
Explainers that pass through Facebook
Facebook is a step on the way to someone else- Mark Zuckerberg faces increased regulatory and reputational pressure over Facebook's role in extremismMark Zuckerberg faces increased regulatory and reputational pressure over Facebook's role in extremism.Likely
- Haugen's exposure fuels calls for Congress to regulate social mediaCongress faces increased pressure to regulate social media content and designLikely
- How could Haugen's exposure of platform design flaws affect the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology?The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology may expand its regulatory scope to cover platform safety and algorithmic design.Possible
- Film revisiting Facebook's harms may increase pressure on CongressFilm revisiting Facebook's harms may increase pressure on Congress for oversightPossible
Around Facebook this week
News at the entities that move Facebook most-
Meta StructuralLula's campaign and Bolsonaro faced bias accusations, leading a court to rule Meta must provide equal platform treatment.Moves Facebook
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Frances Haugen StructuralFrances Haugen, Brittany Kaiser, and Robin Young are involved in a new initiative, with Haugen speaking publicly about it.Moves Facebook
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Meta StructuralMajor tech companies including Apple, Amazon, and Meta are navigating the aftermath of geopolitical tensions while testing the resilience of AI trade.Moves Facebook
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European Commission StructuralFinland has stopped issuing tourist visas to Russians, while other EU nations continue or object to the new visa policy.Moves Facebook
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump allegedly ignored Graham's sanctions bill, slowed Starlink connections, and lifted sanctions to help Putin.Moves Facebook
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Ofcom StructuralOfcom has mandated that Royal Mail improve performance and regulate its universal service.Moves Facebook
Connections
The 40 strongest of 254, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Instagram Structural
Instagram is a wholly owned and integrated subsidiary platform within the Facebook/Meta ecosystem.
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Meta Structural
Meta is the corporate parent company that owns, operates, and controls the Facebook platform.
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Mark Zuckerberg Structural
Mark Zuckerberg founded and serves as the chief executive, actively steering Facebook's strategic direction and function.
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Frances Haugen Structural
Frances Haugen was an employee of Facebook who later became a whistleblower, exposing internal algorithmic and safety issues.
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Cambridge Analytica Structural
Cambridge Analytica's operations were structurally dependent on accessing and harvesting user data from the Facebook platform.
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Donald Trump Operational
Trump utilizes Facebook for political outreach and threats, while the platform actively regulates his presence and content.
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Meta Structural
The individual Meta owns the social media platform Facebook.
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Chris Hughes Structural
Chris Hughes was a co-founder of Facebook and served as a spokesperson during its establishment.
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Brian Acton Transactional
Brian Acton's company was successfully acquired by Facebook after initial competitive rejection.
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Philippine Daily Inquirer Operational
A was impersonated by malicious actors utilizing a fake page on the Facebook platform (B).
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Ceuta Operational
Facebook utilizes Ceuta as a context for the online mobilization of migrants.
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Broadcom Structural
Broadcom serves as the critical supplier of custom AI chips for Meta's operational entity, Facebook.
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Nuala Moore Operational
Nuala Moore utilizes Facebook as a platform for personal updates and story development.
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Ofcom Structural
Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has formally intervened in Facebook's operations concerning social media sharing practices.
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House of Commons Operational
The House of Commons investigates Facebook regarding violations of data privacy and anti-monopoly laws, calling for government intervention to ensure compliance.
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Jim Transactional
Jim used Facebook as a platform to announce his death.
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DHS Structural
DHS utilizes private contractors to monitor social media platforms.
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Analytica Transactional
Analytica illegally harvested and allegedly sold user data sourced from Facebook.
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TikTok Operational
Facebook and TikTok are engaged in ongoing market competition, with TikTok content actively flowing into Facebook groups.
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European Commission Structural
The European Commission imposes formal regulatory constraints, such as age limits, on Facebook's operations.
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The government agency (DICT) is currently considering and being urged to assess proposals regarding the potential blocking or banning of Facebook's operations.
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Chong Sin Woon Transactional
Chong Sin Woon's party lodged a complaint regarding content hosted on the Facebook platform.
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Narendra Modi Operational
Modi utilizes Facebook for presence, while Facebook actively moderates content related to him, including threats and deepfakes.
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Myspace Operational
The two entities were direct competitors in the social networking market space.
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Aamir Khan Operational
Facebook platforms are being used as the medium for circulating threats related to Aamir Khan.
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Eric Woodward Transactional
The relationship is currently defined by ongoing lawsuit claims concerning fire truck purchases between the two entities.
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Hun Manet Structural
A utilizes B as a medium for information acquisition, specifically through rumors.
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Modi Operational
Facebook restricted a post made by Modi.
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Bong Go Operational
The evidence suggests that Bong Go is affected by information that circulates through the operational capacity of Facebook.
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Aaron Sorkin Mentioned together
Sorkin's film serves as a critical commentary on Facebook's history, practices, and societal impact.
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Oklahoma County Structural
The DA office of Oklahoma County utilized Facebook as a platform for official communication.
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Arvind Kejriwal Operational
Arvind Kejriwal's political organization (AAP) utilized Facebook pages as a platform for political criticism and campaigning.
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Josh Hawley Operational
Hawley publicly challenges and criticizes Facebook's operational practices and policies.
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British Army Operational
The British Army utilizes Facebook as a platform for official communication regarding institutional matters and personnel updates.
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House Operational
A is under scrutiny regarding corporate practices related to content moderation, which is the focus of A's investigation.
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Keir Starmer Transactional
The UK government, under the leadership of Keir Starmer, has forecasted plans to ban Facebook access.
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City Union Bank Transactional
The relationship is characterized by B's platform being exploited via friend requests, leading to a compromise that impacted A's bank account.
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Kogan Transactional
Kogan collected user data from Facebook in 2014.
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Sara Duterte Structural
Sara Duterte utilizes Facebook as a platform to post and disseminate information regarding her political activities.
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AES Ohio Structural
AES Ohio utilizes Facebook's platform for posting public service announcements and updates.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- Social media platforms are influencing political discourse within the state of Kentucky.
- Meta disputes a proposed fine in New Mexico related to Kogan collecting Facebook user data in 2014.
- Aaron Sorkin is developing a drama about Facebook's vetting approach, featuring Mikey Madison as a whistleblower and Jeremy Allen White as a reporter.
- Facebook offered Roth 401(k) options, along with Aetna and Kaiser, as part of its employee benefits package.
- Frances Haugen discussed her past employment at Facebook, Pinterest, and Google during an interview with Scott Pelley.
- Mark Zuckerberg faces scrutiny over Meta's algorithms and whistleblowers expose secrets, while Christopher Nolan's style influences modern film.
- A news outlet is utilizing Facebook for the distribution of its content.
- Facebook spread a false claim about Jonvic Remulla, which originated from his own claim regarding asylum denial.
September 2026
21 events- Claire Castro assessed social media fueling violence and fake news, while the DICT previously considered blocking Facebook.
- Haugen, a former Facebook product manager, disclosed documents to Jeff Horwitz, coinciding with the announcement of a new film about Facebook produced by Sony/Columbia.
- India utilizes its military for national defense operations.
- Access Now advocates for platform accountability regarding Facebook.
- Investigations into corporate practices regarding content moderation involving Google and Facebook began in March 2021.
- Meta is using its Facebook platform to implement labeling for AI-generated content.
- Meta (Facebook) used data harvested from a teacher affiliated with Cambridge University.
- Silent auction utilized Facebook as the platform for fundraising efforts related to the Terry Fox Run.
- Facebook was used for a silent auction at Civic Park.
- Art supplies were used at the Pasadena Humane studio, and a fundraiser utilized Facebook for submissions and donations.
- Both Elon Musk and Facebook are noted as major figures in tech investment.
- The British Army is being used as a platform for family updates regarding institutional failures.
- Political discussions are originating from the Kisumu area, utilizing Facebook for direct candidate messaging to voters.
- The actor performed in the production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which was announced via Facebook from the Lakewood Theater.
- Misinformation is being used on social media platforms to spread claims about violence across multiple African states, with the incident located in Tanzania.
- Misinformation is spreading via social media platforms, involving Sara Duterte and Facebook.
- A fake Facebook page impersonated the Philippine Daily Inquirer on September 8, 2026.
- SARV studies are focusing on the country, with Facebook serving as the dominant digital public sphere for the debate.
- A collection of 2019 statements and facts regarding digital money, sovereign currencies, and tech company operations in India and Iran.
- A workshop was held on September 1 regarding the use of social media platforms, including Facebook, in the community of Queens.
- Facebook dominates the digital landscape in PNG amid sorcery accusation-related violence.
August 2026
26 events- Misinformation about the disaster in Nepal is circulating, utilizing social media platforms like Facebook for information dissemination.
- The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab is accused of using its political influence and social media platforms, like Facebook, to target critics, with Pawan Khera alleging that Arvind Kejriwal was aware of these tactics.
- A lawsuit was filed in Oklahoma City federal court, and the DA office used Facebook for official communication.
- Spammers are using the Facebook platform to generate clicks and profit.
- Black market operations are utilizing social media platforms to advertise goods and services.
- A Facebook page was found to be misusing the name of the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
- Facebook and Meta Platforms are currently facing fines and usage restrictions due to regulatory pressure.
- A hoax utilizing the name of the Department of Social Welfare and Development was spread via Facebook.
- A TikTok post falsely attributed a statement to Pia Cayetano, which was shared on Facebook groups.
- Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube may adopt comparable terms, while Meta must implement safety features on Facebook and Instagram amid regulatory pressures.
- Meta must implement safety features on Facebook and Instagram following a multi-state settlement, while hoping competitors adopt similar terms.
- A court cited a ruling on constitutionality while residents used social media to protest in Los Angeles.
- A steel corporation in Davao City was raided for selling substandard steel, following a viral post linking the material to the Colombia earthquake.
- Users are customizing pages on Facebook using custom HTML, referencing historical web practices.
- Meta platforms, including Facebook, are being utilized for paid political campaigning in elections, leveraging AI systems to automate audience targeting and ad placement.
- A fraud case involving City Union Bank began with a friend request on Facebook, leading to account compromise and subsequent stock market transactions via Angel Broking.
- Meta operates Instagram and owns Facebook, which is being used by users in Zimbabwe.
- Donald Trump was alleged to have cooperated with Russian hackers in 2017.
- Google AI Overviews are now citing content from major social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Founders Fund invested in Oculus, which Facebook subsequently acquired for $2 billion. Meanwhile, Anduril secured funding and contracts for the U.S. military, and Palmer Luckey dropped out of California State University.
- Chris Hughes co-founded Facebook alongside Mark Zuckerberg and recently engaged in property transactions in Manhattan.
- Analysis shows different strengths in political mobilization and primary information sources across demographics.
- UP Police are investigating fake videos related to airport operations, concurrent with political criticism of the government.
- Wyoming lawmakers are pushing for legalization measures.
- AI visuals are being used to fuel exploitation on social media, according to warnings from Chris Lewis.
- Meta owns Facebook as its parent company.
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July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
4 events- Analytica illegally harvested Facebook user data, which is owned by Meta and its parent company, Facebook.
- Scammers are using social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook to recruit victims and funnel them into Telegram and WhatsApp groups, leading to official blacklisting by the NASC.
- Ghana's National Media Commission guidelines apply to digital spaces, involving the Police Service and Facebook.
- Meta's applications, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are major players in the global social commerce market, which is predicted to reach $17.83T by 2033.