AFP News Agency
CLEAN : The Kiwi media mogul challenging online giants
Tucked away in Sinead Boucher's sock drawer is the one-dollar coin that transformed the former journalist into New Zealand's biggest media mogul, giving her a platform to challenge Facebook and other social media giants (Footage by AFPTV...
Curated Video
Newsy’s Latest Headlines
U.S. Capitol security officials to testify before lawmakers, Western nations ramp up pressure on Myanmar, Australia and Facebook reach an agreement
Bloomberg
Facebook to No Longer Use Facial Recognition Technology
Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. will no longer use facial recognition for photos and videos shared to the company’s flagship social network amid growing privacy concerns. This means the company will delete more than 1 billion “facial...
Bloomberg
Hoffman: Zuckerberg Called 'Immediately' After Facebook Criticis
Reid Hoffman says Mark Zuckerberg called him immediately after the early Facebook Inc. investor said he is “disappointed” in the social media giant in the wake of whistleblower Frances Haugen’s revelations. Hoffman, a partner at venture...
Bloomberg
Say What? Facebook Paid Contractors to Transcribe User Audio
Aug.13 -- Facebook Inc. has been paying hundreds of outside contractors to transcribe clips of audio from users of its services, according to people with knowledge of the work. Bloomberg's Sarah Frier reports on "Bloomberg Technology."
Curated Video
Newsy's Latest Headlines
UPS ends ban on beards, natural Black hairstyles; Eta weakens to tropical storm before hitting Florida; Facebook continuing ban on political ads
Bloomberg
Rep. Kelly: I Blame Trump for Capitol Riots
Mar.25 -- Robin Kelly, a Democrat from Illinois, says she's still skeptical of the CEOs from Facebook, Twitter and Google. She also discusses social media's role in disseminating hate speech, regulation, and teh Captiol riots on January...
Curated Video
California Attorney General Seeks Court Order For Facebook Documents
The California Attorney General's Office says Facebook has failed to hand over subpoenaed documents in an ongoing investigation.
Curated Video
Critic: Facebook political ad controls not enough
Despite escalating pressure ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Facebook reaffirmed its freewheeling policy on political ads Thursday, saying it won't ban them, won't fact-check them and won't limit how they can be targeted to...
Curated Video
Critic: Facebook political ad controls not enough
Despite escalating pressure ahead of the 2020 presidential election, Facebook reaffirmed its freewheeling policy on political ads Thursday, saying it won't ban them, won't fact-check them and won't limit how they can be targeted to...
Bloomberg
Bill Gurley Encourages Companies to Go Public, Says Staying Private Isn't Healthy
Oct.02 -- Bill Gurley, Benchmark Capital general partner, explains why he encourages companies should go public. He speaks with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close."
Bloomberg
Biden's Relationship with Big Tech Will Be Different This Time Around: Georgetown's Gigi Sohn
Nov.10 -- Silicon Valley won’t so easily regain the favored status it held when president-elect Joe Biden last spent time in the White House. Gigi Sohn, distinguished fellow at the Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law & Policy and...
Bloomberg
What Sandberg Stepping Down Means for Meta's Future
Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities managing director, discusses what Sheryl Sandberg stepping down as COO means for the future of Meta Platforms. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
Bloomberg
Apple, Facebook Offer Coverage for Women to Freeze Eggs
Oct. 15 -- Fertility Authority CEO Gina Bartasi discusses how Apple is following Facebook in offering company insurance coverage to women who wish to freeze their eggs. She speaks on Bloomberg West. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
The Social Content Network Built on E-Mail Newsletters
May 20 -- Jonathan Abrams, Nuzzel founder and chief executive officer, discusses the role of social networks in news delivery with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg West." Phil Libin, General Catalyst managing director and former...
Bloomberg
Ex-Ambassador Locke Says China Is Tightening Grip on Tech
Oct.16 -- Gary Locke, former U.S. ambassador to China, previews the National Congress of the Communist Party of China and comments on the country's crackdown on tech. He speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Under siege Syria doctors forced to improvise care
Surgical consultations via Facebook reused sutures and gloves and half doses of expired drugs: doctors in a besieged opposition enclave near Syria's capital are improvising to cope with shortages
Curated Video
A California mother is thanking facebook for helping her find her children, who she had not seen for 15 years. Prince Sagala typed in her daughter's name, only for her profile to appear.
HEADLINE: Facebook helps mom find kids missing for 15 years
CAPTION: A California mother is thanking facebook for helping her find her children, who she had not seen for 15 years. Prince Sagala typed in her daughter's name, only...
Bloomberg
Facebook's Social Domination Shows in Stock
Oct. 28 -- Facebook reported third-quarter revenue that topped analysts projections as the social network expands efforts to advertise on mobile phones. Bloomberg's Cory Johnson and Matt Miller break down the numbers on ""Street Smart.""...
Bloomberg
CSX Said to Reject Canadian Pacific Bid
Oct. 13 -- Bloomberg Money Clip Host Adam Johnson reports on todays top news headlines. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
Facebook Bolsters Ad Reviews on Russian Influence
Oct.03 -- Facebook Inc. will hire more than 1,000 people to review advertising on the social media site in the wake of Russian-linked advertising related to the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Bloomberg Intelligence's Paul Sweeney...
Bloomberg
Naspers CEO Talks Tencent Stake, Taking on Netflix and Facebook
Jun.25 -- Africa's biggest company by market cap reported a 72 percent increase in full-year earnings. Naspers credits classified advertising and its e-commerce business for the boost. Naspers also happens to be one of the biggest, if...
Bloomberg
Compradores sospechosos tras la publicidad en Facebook
Abr. 16-- Young Mie Kim, profesora de periodismo de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Madison, habla de la campaña de influencia en Facebook de la Agencia de Investigación de Internet de Rusia durante la campaña presidencial de EE.UU. de 2016....