Sign out, feel happier? Research shows leaving Facebook improves mood
Benefits of Taking a Social Media Break A recent study suggests that stepping away from social media can lead to significant improvements in mental health. Researchers at Stanford University examined approximately 36,000 users of Facebook and Instagram during the lead-up to the 2020 U.S. presidential election and found evidence of enhanced well-being among those who […]
Chicago Man Sentenced for Disturbing Facebook Torture Arrested Again
Chicago Man Arrested Again After 2017 Torture Case A Chicago man who was part of the Facebook livestreamed torture of a white man with special needs back in 2017 has been arrested once more. Tesfaye Cooper, who, along with three others, previously kidnapped and tortured a man in a widely shared online video, was taken […]
Meta worker alleged to have accessed 30,000 private Facebook images
When you upload a photo on Facebook, you naturally think it will stay private unless you choose to change that. Unfortunately, that trust was shaken recently when a former Meta employee was reported for accessing thousands of private images. This ex-employee from London reportedly built a program that bypassed internal security protocols, which, according to […]
‘Baby Jessica’ shares mysterious Facebook update shortly after her arrest
Jessica McClure Morales, widely recognized as “Baby Jessica” for her dramatic rescue in Texas back in 1987, has posted a somewhat vague message on Facebook about “letting go,” just days after her arrest for domestic assault. In her post, the 40-year-old reflects, “Note to self: Happiness means letting go of assumptions about how your life […]
Meta removes ads from a law firm seeking clients to sue over supposed addiction to Facebook and Instagram.
Meta Removes Ads Targeting Plaintiffs in Lawsuits On Thursday, Meta Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, initiated the removal of numerous advertisements utilized by trial lawyers and marketing firms to recruit individuals for lawsuits against the company. The ads aimed to attract users of Meta’s products to participate in a rising number of […]
Trouble ahead: LA jury delivers major legal setback to Facebook and Google
Legal Setback for Facebook and Google A California jury delivered a noteworthy verdict against the parent companies of two major social media platforms on Wednesday. This ruling, while the damages awarded seem small for these tech giants, establishes a significant precedent for possible future lawsuits. In this case, a 20-year-old woman contended that the design […]
School trustee fined $750K for Facebook posts about trans policy
Former School Board Director Fined for Anti-Transgender Comments A former director of the Chilliwack School Board in British Columbia has been ordered to pay $750,000 due to a ruling from the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal concerning his public remarks against transgender policies. In a ruling dated February 18, the Tribunal concluded that Barry Neufeld […]
As Facebook Marketplace transactions become dangerous, critics urge for enhanced user safety measures.
Violent Crimes Linked to Facebook Marketplace Transactions The Facebook Marketplace has seen a chilling turn, as two people were murdered this year during product sales. On January 27, a teenager from Illinois, Nedas Levakus, allegedly stabbed a 30-year-old pregnant woman, Eliza Morales, 70 times before setting her home ablaze. The attack stemmed from Levakus’ dissatisfaction […]
OpenAI Researcher Steps Down Due to ChatGPT Marketing, Likens Sam Altman’s Approach to Facebook
Former OpenAI Researcher Resigns Over Advertising Decision A former OpenAI researcher has stepped down in protest over the company’s choice to introduce advertising to ChatGPT. This decision has raised concerns that CEO Sam Altman might repeat the controversial history of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. Zoe Hitzig, an economist and researcher, shared her resignation in an opinion […]
Meta researcher alerted that 500,000 children are being targeted daily by predators on Instagram and Facebook
A significant warning has emerged from a leading meta-researcher about the potential for up to 500,000 online sexual exploitation incidents occurring daily on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. This information comes from revealing documents disclosed just before a pivotal jury trial begins in New Mexico. The trial, led by Attorney General Raul Torres, is set […]