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The Social Reckoning
Aaron Sorkin's journalism thriller exposes Facebook's slow-motion crisis.
Salon · 1m

Fact Check: Breast-Feeding Video Skit Debunked
Video falsely claimed to show breastfeeding passenger on real flight is a scripted skit.
Lead Stories · 1m
In-N-Out Delivery on Facebook Marketplace
In-N-Out fans bypass delivery policy via Facebook Marketplace drivers for $50.
Inc · 1m

Facebook Launches Tool to Let Users Shape Feed Recommendations
Meta introduces Your Algorithm to let users adjust content recommendations in real time.
TokenPost · 1m

Meta's Muse AI gets explicit but users can't
Meta's AI assistant Muse can sext but actual Meta users face age restrictions.
Mashable · 1m

Simpsons Didn't Predict Trump Glowing Orb
The Simpsons animation of Trump touching a glowing orb was made after the real event, not a prediction.
Lead Stories · 1m

Mikey Madison's Double Role in Two Oscar Films
Mikey Madison stars in both a sex-worker film and a tech whistleblower story, sparking debate over who's more interested in her.
Decider · 1m
Mark Zuckerberg's Muse AI Parasite
Meta's Muse AI secretly tracks your life to sell you ads.
Sfgate · 1m

Sorkin's Facebook sequel stumbles at box office
Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' opens to just $5.5 million, far below studio projections and a fraction of 'The Social Network's' $22 million debut.
TechCrunch · 1m

The Social Reckoning asks if Zuckerberg will watch
Mikey Madison and Frances Haugen discuss the new Aaron Sorkin film about Facebook's harms and Meta's $18 billion settlement.
TIME · 2m

The Social Reckoning Fails at Box Office
Aaron Sorkin's Facebook sequel bombs with $5.5m opening despite high hopes.
IndieWire · 1m

Turkey bans social media for under-15s from November
Turkey will block children under 15 from social media platforms starting 1 November, with strict controls for teens aged 15 to 17.
The Next Web · 1m

Bill Burr vs Facebook
Bill Burr's new film challenges Mark Zuckerberg's power in a fictional social media showdown.
IndieWire · 1m

Meta Censors Cornell 7 Case Posts
Meta blocks posts about Cornell rape case as feminist groups demand action.
Mashable · 1m

The Social Reckoning: Facebook's True Story
A new film reveals Mark Zuckerberg's rise as a tech mogul and Frances Haugen's whistleblower journey.
Slate Magazine · 2m

Bill Burr Films Zuckerberg in New Movie
Bill Burr plays Mark Zuckerberg in film about tech CEOs leading society to ruin.
Variety · 1m

Why 'The Social Reckoning' Reimagines Facebook's Offices as a Palace of Fear
The Social Reckoning uses Vancouver locations to create a tense Facebook office space for its 2026 film.
IndieWire · 1m

Sony trolls Zuckerberg with Meta ad for Social Reckoning
Sony's new film about Facebook runs an ad on Instagram mocking Meta's refusal to fact-check political ads, and Meta has not removed it.
Fortune · 1m

The Social Reckoning Fails As Sequel
The Social Reckoning is a disappointing sequel to The Social Network, directed by Aaron Sorkin without David Fincher.
SlashFilm · 1m

The Social Reckoning: Sorkin's journalism thriller
Aaron Sorkin directs a brisk account of how a Wall Street Journal reporter and Facebook engineer exposed the platform's role in amplifying extremism before January 6.
TIME · 2m

Meta's business booms despite Zuckerberg's damaged reputation
Legal battles and public distrust have not dented Meta's profits or user growth. The company is betting its future on AI.
BBC News · 4m

Why You Shouldn't Rewatch The Social Network Before The Social Reckoning
Don't rewatch The Social Network before The Social Reckoning, it's a spiritual successor, not a sequel.
SlashFilm · 1m
Meta Bans TikTok Ads in US and 6 Countries
Meta immediately bans TikTok ads on Facebook and Instagram in the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The Straits Times · 1m

In-N-Out Black Market on Facebook
In-N-Out drivers on Facebook Marketplace deliver burgers for $20-$50 extra.
Mashable · 1m

The Social Reckoning's Worst Scene
Aaron Sorkin's film recreates January 6 insurrection as a social media failure.
SlashFilm · 1m

Aaron Sorkin's Facebook Movie Fails to Resonate
Sorkin's new Facebook film misses the mark with Zuckerberg's algorithmic extremism.
Slate Magazine · 1m

The Social Reckoning Review: Aaron Sorkin's Facebook Follow-Up Film Falls Flat
Aaron Sorkin's Facebook follow-up film fails to match its predecessor's impact.
SlashFilm · 1m

The Social Reckoning Review
Jeremy Strong reenacts Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire collapse in sharp sequel.
NME · 1m

Meta Refuses to Remove AI Child Abuse Videos
Meta won't delete AI-generated videos showing graphic child abuse, including a baby roasting in an oven.
Futurism · 1m

Meta Overhauls Teen Apps Post $17B Settlement
Meta implements teen safety changes after $17 billion settlement with 40+ states.
Yahoo Finance · 1m

Temu shut down its billion-dollar fake account network
After Fortune exposed Temu's scheme, the shopping app axed nearly all its fake influencer accounts on Meta's platforms within days.
Fortune · 1m

Mikey Madison Finds Restraint in 'The Social Reckoning'
After winning Best Actress for 'Anora', Mikey Madison sought restraint in Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning'.
IndieWire · 1m

Meta’s Muse AI agent: Creepy but effective
Meta’s Muse AI agent works well but leaks user data, sparking privacy concerns.
The Verge · 2m

Meta Censors Gay Bars, Allows Child Abuse Content
Meta bans LGBTQ bars while permitting graphic child abuse videos.
Futurism · 1m

Facebook Lets Accounts Use AI to Spread Stolen Valor
AI-generated war propaganda on Facebook targets veterans with fake military content.
Futurism · 1m

Meta Launches Forum for Facebook Groups
Meta's new app helps users find and join Facebook groups by interest.
Music Ally · 1m

Jeremy Strong Defends Zuckerberg
Jeremy Strong says he cares how Zuckerberg reacts to 'The Social Reckoning'.
Deadline · 1m

Meta sues UK regulator over safety law
Facebook's parent company challenges how Ofcom is enforcing the Online Safety Act, joining other tech firms in court battles over implementation.
the Guardian · 1m
Benefits cheat fleecs £44,000 from taxpayer by claiming she is single
Judith Blackmore, 64, fraudulently claimed single status to receive £44,415 in Universal Credit and £4,392 council tax discount until Facebook photos revealed her wedding and honeymoon.
Dailymail · 2m

Meta Launches Small Business AI Tool
Meta's new AI tool helps small businesses analyze sales and ads without extra costs.
Adweek · 1m

Sorkin on Social Reckoning and Zuckerberg
Sorkin’s film on Facebook’s role in polarization hits theaters.
Vanity Fair · 1m

Meta lets you build games with AI on your phone
Meta is launching AI-powered game creation tools for its Horizon platform, aiming to boost a struggling social gaming service.
The Verge · 1m

Bill Burr: 'I Didn't Want to Be the Angry Guy'
Bill Burr admits he never wanted to be the angry guy, but therapy and a mushroom trip helped him find balance.
Rolling Stone · 2m

AGC rejects Zamri Vinoth’s bid to review charge
Malaysian legal body denies preacher’s request to revisit public order charge after Facebook post.
Malay Mail · 1m

Meta and parents share responsibility for social media addiction
Meta and parents must both act to reduce teen social media addiction
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m

Meta's AI Push Drives Investor Confidence
Investor keeps buying Meta despite AI costs as ad engine grows
24/7 Wall St. · 1m
Aaron Sorkin's Facebook follow-up arrives this fall
Sixteen years after 'The Social Network,' a new film tackles Facebook's darker chapters with an Oscar-winning team.
Business Insider · 1m

Meta's Flirty AI Mascot Is Going Viral
Meta's cute Muse mascot Jolly is breaking the internet with risqué memes, and the company seems to be encouraging it.
Futurism · 1m · 5 views

Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises 'inadequate' safeguards
Meta's oversight board ruled the company failed to remove AI-generated videos targeting a Scottish councillor and Muslim campaigner, citing weak protections against deepfakes.
the Guardian · 1m

Why human instinct matters more than algorithms
A social media strategist explains how primate behavior reveals why brands struggle to build real connection online.
Adweek · 1m

Meta's algorithm blocks feminism but allows hate
Meta's automated system rejected ads for a Virginia Woolf play, citing feminism as a banned 'social topic,' while allowing far-right extremism and child abuse content to flourish.
Futurism · 1m · 6 views

Meta's Muse AI is absurdly invasive
Meta's new AI assistant asks for access to your bank accounts, emails, and documents while monitoring your habits in ways even it can't explain.
Futurism · 1m

Meta charges for AI to fund its $130 billion bet
Meta launches paid subscription bundles with AI features as it seeks new revenue beyond ads.
Pymnts · 1m

EU bans social media for under-15s
The European Union is cracking down on social media access for children, with strict age limits and safety requirements for tech companies.
BBC News · 1m

Snapchat open to time limits for teens
Snap's CEO tells the BBC the company would implement daily usage caps for young users, following Meta's billion-dollar settlement.
BBC News · 2m

LG washing machine giveaway: How to enter and win
MadeForMums is giving away an LG washing machine worth £799 to one lucky UK parent who shares their best family time hack.
MadeForMums · 1m

How to be an AI minimalist
It may feel like AI is creeping into every corner of your life. Here are ways to opt out.
Vox · 2m · 7 views

Meta One bundles Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp for $8
Meta's new subscription plan combines Plus versions of its three main apps with expanded AI access for passionate users.
PCMAG · 1m · 6 views