Meta to cut thousands of jobs
Insider reporter Grace Kay joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the announcement that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, would be laying off employees after suggesting it didn't plan more job cuts.
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Supreme Court case could reshape "fundamental architecture" of the internet
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
Meta to launch paid verification service
Meta will begin testing its new subscription service later this week, which will offer a blue badge to verified accounts on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Louise Matsakis, a technology reporter for Semafor, joins CBS News to discuss what this new subscription plan entails.
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Big tech companies post mixed earnings
Major tech companies released fourth-quarter earnings this week with some beating expectations while others saw shrinking revenue. David Kirkpatrick, founder of Techonomy, joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss the latest.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
Meta to reinstate Trump's Facebook account
Social media giant Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. And Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott announces that he will seek reelection, forgoing a 2024 presidential bid. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers to discuss.
Meta to reinstate Trump on Facebook
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, says it will reinstate the accounts of former President Donald Trump in the coming weeks. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson with more on the company's decision and the potential impact.
Facebook, Instagram to reinstate Trump accounts
Former President Trump will soon be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram. A spokesperson for Meta, the social media platforms' parent company, said Trump's two-year suspension is over and his accounts will be reinstated in the coming weeks.
Meta to reinstate Trump on Facebook, Instagram
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
Google axes 12,000 jobs amid big tech layoffs
Silicon Valley was hit with another round of layoffs on Friday as Google announced that it would be cutting 12,000 jobs. The move comes during the same week that Microsoft and Amazon also announced layoffs, and companies nationwide look at cost-cutting measures amid growing concerns about a pending recession. Janet Shamlian has more.
Microsoft announces sweeping layoffs
Microsoft became the latest tech giant to announce widespread layoffs as the industry grapples with cost-cutting. James Rogers, financial columnist for MarketWatch, joined CBS News to discuss the announcement.
Meta weighs lifting Trump's Facebook ban
Facebook's parent company, Meta, says it will announce in the coming weeks a decision on whether or not to lift former President Donald Trump's ban on the social media platform. Katie Harbath, founder and CEO of Anchor Change and Facebook's former director of public policy, joins CBS News to discuss how the decision could impact online speech and the next presidential election.
Meta fined more than $400 million over ad targeting practices
Ireland bans Facebook owner from forcing European users to agree to personalized ads based on their online activity.
Is that Facebook account real? Meta reports rise in AI profile pictures
Publicly available technology enables anyone to create eerie deepfakes in seconds.
Dangerous content on Instagram
The results of a previously unpublished internal investigation reveal Facebook knew Instagram was pushing girls to dangerous content. One Instagram employee opened a false account posing as a young girl looking for diet tips and was led to content promoting anorexia.
Media companies face mental health lawsuits
Over 1,200 families are suing social media companies for allegedly impacting their children's mental health. Ryan Baker, a partner at the law firm Waymaker LLP, discusses the protections in place for these companies and explains where their legal liabilities lie on "CBS News Mornings."
More than 1,200 families suing social media companies over kids' mental health
More than 150 lawsuits against social media giants TikTok, Meta and others will proceed next year. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke with some of the families suing social media.
Facebook knew Instagram was pushing girls to dangerous content: internal document
Memos show Facebook, now Meta, employees raising concern about company research that showed Instagram made girls feel worse about their bodies.
Meta threatens to take news off Facebook
Meta is threatening to take news off Facebook over a proposed bill that would force the tech giant to compensate news outlets for their content. Adi Robertson, senior reporter at The Verge, joins CBS News’ Elaine Quijano and Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Meta oversight board urges changes to VIP moderation system
System that exempted high-profile users, including former President Trump, from content removal needs overhaul, panel says.
Twitter offices closed through Monday
Twitter has closed its office doors ahead of the weekend, after Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to employees that to keep their jobs they need to commit to longer hours and more intense workload. Richard Lawler, senior news editor at The Verge, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the massive layoffs making ripples across the tech industry.
Musk warns Twitter of difficult times ahead
New Twitter owner Elon Musk warns employees of difficult times ahead after slashing half the company's workforce and ordering remote employees to return to the office or risk losing their jobs. CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett are joined by J.D. Durkin, host of "TheStreet" to discuss.
Meta's massive layoffs
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is laying off 13% of its workforce, as Silicon Valley companies face faltering revenues and other economic woes.
Animals trafficked in Mexico on social media sites, report says
The Center for Biological Diversity said in a report Wednesday it had contacted people through Facebook groups in Mexico selling protected species like howler monkeys and toucans.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.