Facebook has come under a firestorm of criticism in recent years for its failure to clamp down on misleading information, especially when it comes to the subject of climate change. In response, Facebook has announced that it will start labeling posts about climate change with a … [Read more...] about Facebook to add new labels to posts about climate change
New data shows tech companies are getting better at stopping hate speech
While social media platforms provide a great medium for us to connect with people, they have also been used as a medium for people to spread hate speech. Fortunately, tech companies are getting much better at managing hate speech, according to the European Commission … [Read more...] about New data shows tech companies are getting better at stopping hate speech
Facebook’s new board members bring female representation to 40 percent
Facebook’s board became one of the most equitable among S&P 500 companies this week after appointing two new female directors. The addition of Tracey Travis and Nancy Killefer brings the Facebook Inc. board to 40 percent female. Travis is the chief financial officer of … [Read more...] about Facebook’s new board members bring female representation to 40 percent
Facebook takes giant leap towards its goal of achieving 100% renewables by 2020
On a whopping 4,600 acres of land in West Texas, a massive new solar farm – one of the largest in the United States – is now under construction. For Facebook, which is investing nearly half a billion dollars into the project, it’s the next big step into achieving the company’s … [Read more...] about Facebook takes giant leap towards its goal of achieving 100% renewables by 2020
How Facebook is using AI to improve crisis relief in Africa
When you know where people live, it’s a whole lot easier to provide people with aid. The problem is in Africa, truly detailed population maps are basically non-existent. Now Facebook is creating AI-based ultra-detailed population density maps that cover the “majority” of Africa, … [Read more...] about How Facebook is using AI to improve crisis relief in Africa
