Facebook Moderators in Kenya Sue Meta Over Mass Layoffs and Alleged Union-Busting
A group of former Facebook content moderators in Kenya has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the platform’s parent company, and two outsourcing firms, Sama and Majorel, over what they allege to be unlawful layoffs and retaliatory practices. Supported by Foxglove,…
Facebook Whistleblower Sophie Zhang Exposes Company’s Inaction on Political Manipulation
In a high-profile testimony before the British Parliament on Monday, former Facebook data scientist Sophie Zhang delivered scathing allegations against the social media giant, accusing the company of enabling authoritarian governments to manipulate political discourse and of turning a blind…
Verizon Suspends Facebook and Instagram Ads Over Disinformation Concerns
Verizon Communications Inc. has announced it is halting its advertising on Facebook and Instagram, citing concerns over the platforms’ handling of hate speech and disinformation. The telecom giant, one of the largest advertisers to join the movement, expressed dissatisfaction with…