Tag: Facebook
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US Senators Push FTC and SEC to Probe Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
Overview: Senators Demand Accountability for Ad Revenue Tied to Scams Two influential U.S. lawmakers are escalating pressure on federal regulators to scrutinize how revenue from advertisements on Facebook and Instagram may be funding scams and the promotion of banned goods. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have formally urged the heads of the…
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US Senators Urge FTC and SEC Probe into Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
Lawmakers Press for Oversight of Social Media Advertising Two prominent U.S. senators have escalated their push for stronger scrutiny of online advertising, asking the heads of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate whether revenue from ads on Facebook and Instagram is fueling scams and the promotion of…
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Facebook Surpasses Instagram and TikTok as the Most Popular Platform for U.S. Adults in 2025, Pew Finds
Facebook Reclaims the Lead in 2025 When many analysts predicted a continuing shift toward younger apps, the latest Pew Research Center findings reveal that Facebook remains the most popular social media platform among U.S. adults. The 2025 report tracks how Americans spend time online and which apps dominate their daily routines. The results show a…
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YouTube Tops as the Most Popular Social Platform for US Adults in 2025, Pew Finds
Overview: YouTube Reigns as the Most Popular Platform In 2025, a data-driven snapshot from the Pew Research Center reveals a surprising shift in the social media landscape for American adults: YouTube has emerged as the most popular platform, surpassing Instagram and TikTok in daily usage and overall reach. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok are…
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Facebook Reigns as the Most Popular Social Platform for U.S. Adults in 2025, Pew Finds
Facebook Tops the List Among U.S. Adults in 2025 Amid the rapid evolution of social media, a new Pew Research Center report released in 2025 provides a clear snapshot of how American adults are engaging online. Contrary to the assumption that newer apps dominate daily life, the study finds that Facebook remains the most popular…
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Meta to Kick Teens Off Instagram and Facebook Early as Australia Prepares a Social Media Ban
Overview: A Pioneering Move Facing a Landmark Ban Meta has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers about a forthcoming transition: they must download or delete data from their Instagram, Facebook, and Threads accounts as a potential global privacy measure looms. The move comes as lawmakers consider a world-first ban on social media access…
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Meta Gives Australian Teens Two-Week Warning Ahead of Social Media Ban
Overview: A Pivotal Move Ahead of a Landmark Ban Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, is taking a proactive step in Australia as a sweeping social media ban targeting under-16s looms. The company has begun issuing hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers a two-week warning period to either download or delete their…
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Meta to kick teens off Instagram and Facebook ahead of age ban in Australia
What’s changing for Australian teens Meta has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers that they must prepare for a significant policy shift. In the coming weeks, an Australian law that restricts access for users under 16 will effectively push teens off popular platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. In an unusual move,…
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Hundred Heroines: Facebook Reinstates Charity Page After Wrong Drug-Content Flag
Background: A Facebook Flag That Wasn’t Right The UK charity Hundred Heroines faced a frustrating digital setback when its official Facebook group was removed following a purported violation of the platform’s drug-related content rules. The notice from Facebook simply stated that the page “goes against our community standards on drugs,” offering little clarity and leaving…
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Meta Shuts Down Messenger Desktop Apps, Redirects Users to Web by December 15, 2025
Meta Decides to Deprecate Messenger Desktop Apps Meta has announced the discontinuation of its standalone Messenger apps for macOS and Windows, with a full deprecation date set for December 15, 2025. After that date, users will no longer be able to log into the desktop applications and will be redirected to web-based messaging experiences on…