Facebook will drop its facial recognition system – but here's why we should be sceptical

The commitment applies to the social network, but not necessarily to the metaverse.

Stavros Shiaeles, Senior lecturer in Cyber Security, University of Portsmouth • conversation
Nov. 10, 2021 ~7 min

Metaverse: five things to know – and what it could mean for you

This (virtual) reality is still probably many years away.

Steve Benford, Professor of Collaborative Computing, University of Nottingham • conversation
Nov. 4, 2021 ~7 min


Facebook has a misinformation problem, and is blocking access to data about how much there is and who is affected

Not knowing how many posts people see on social media overall or where specific types of content get concentrated is keeping researchers in the dark about misinformation.

Ethan Zuckerman, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Communication, and Information, University of Massachusetts Amherst • conversation
Nov. 2, 2021 ~12 min

Facebook Papers Show Conflict Between People and Profit

VOA Learning English • voa
Oct. 26, 2021 ~6 min

Can Facebook’s smart glasses be smart about security and privacy?

Smart glasses like Facebook’s Ray-Ban Stories could be used to record you surreptitiously. If the company adds facial recognition, you could be even more exposed.

Apu Kapadia, Professor of Computer Science, Indiana University • conversation
Oct. 20, 2021 ~8 min

Facebook to Hire 10,000 in EU to Help Build the ‘Metaverse’

VOA Learning English • voa
Oct. 18, 2021 ~4 min

What happens to your life stories if you delete your Facebook account?

Many people are feeling the urge to quit Facebook. It’s not hard to do, technically speaking. It’s a good idea, however, to pause first and look back on your digital memories.

Michael Humphrey, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Communication, Colorado State University • conversation
Oct. 15, 2021 ~5 min

Don't know how your data is used, or how to protect it? You're not alone – but you can improve your data literacy

If you don’t understand how your data is being used, and how to manage this, you’re not alone.

Elinor Carmi, Lecturer in Media and Communication, City, University of London • conversation
Oct. 11, 2021 ~7 min


Is Facebook becoming a liability for brands?

Businesses may drive up profits using Facebook in the short term, but new disclosures could soon make the platform a ethical liability for brands.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
Oct. 8, 2021 ~9 min

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company's algorithms are dangerous – here's how they can manipulate you

You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media, your cognitive biases can lead you astray, something organized disinformation campaigns count on.

Filippo Menczer, Luddy Distinguished Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University • conversation
Oct. 7, 2021 ~10 min

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