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The Technology 202: Mark Zuckerberg just dined with civil rights leaders hoping to change his mind on political ads

Activists are hopeful they’re getting through to the Facebook chief......»»

Category: topSource: washpostNov 5th, 2019

Civil-rights leaders are lobbying Mark Zuckerberg to change his mind about allowing lies in Facebook"s political ads — and he may compromise

AP Photo/Mark Lennihan Mark Zuckerberg held a dinner for civil-rights leaders at his house on Monday night, The Washington Post reported. A key topi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 6th, 2019

Civil rights leaders are lobbying Mark Zuckerberg to change his mind about allowing lies in Facebook"s political ads — and he might compromise

Mark Zuckerberg held a dinner for civil rights leaders at his house on Monday night, the Washington Post reported. A key topic of conversati.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 6th, 2019

The Technology 202: Mark Zuckerberg struggles to defend Facebook"s civil rights record

The Facebook CEO couldn't name the firm conducting its civil rights audit......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 24th, 2019

The Technology 202: Twitter placed the political ad ball in Facebook"s court

Mark Zuckerberg doubled down on free speech......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 31st, 2019

Hundreds of Facebook employees call on Mark Zuckerberg to change the social network"s controversial rules on political ads (FB)

AP Photo/Andrew Harnik Hundreds of Facebook employees are asking the company to change its policies on political ads, according to an internal letter obtained by The New York Times. The social network currently refuses to f.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 28th, 2019

Facebook’s Zuckerberg takes broad lashing on Libra, 2020 election and civil rights at congressional hearing

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg returned to the congressional spotlight on Wednesday, testifying at a hearing that could lay bare the broad bipartisan fears about the tech giant’s preparedness entering the 2020 presidential election......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 24th, 2019

The Technology 202: Here’s your guide to today’s Capitol Hill hearing featuring Mark Zuckerberg

The Facebook head wants to talk about Libra. But lawmakers may have other things in mind......»»

Category: topSource: washpostOct 23rd, 2019

Martin Luther King"s daughter slams Mark Zuckerberg for invoking the civil rights movement and said "disinformation campaigns" led to MLK"s killing (FB)

Reuters The daughter of Martin Luther King Jr criticized Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday for referencing the civil rights leader in a speech. Bernice King said that "disinformation" created the atmosphere that led to MLK's 1968 assassina.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 17th, 2019

Facebook"s Zuckerberg faces EU Parliament grilling

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg will meet with leaders of the European Parliament on Tuesday to answer questions about how the data of millions of Facebook users ended up in the hands of a political consultancy......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 22nd, 2018

Facebook"s Zuckerberg faces EU Parliament grilling

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg will meet with leaders of the European Parliament on Tuesday to answer questions about how the data of millions of Facebook users ended up in the hands of a political consultancy......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 22nd, 2018

Facebook"s Zuckerberg arrives for grilling by EU lawmakers over data leak

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has arrived to meet leaders of the European Parliament to answer questions about how the data of millions of Facebook users ended up in the hands of a political consultancy......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 22nd, 2018

The Margin: ‘Accountability … but not justice’: Sanders, Pelosi, Zuckerberg and other leaders react to Chauvin verdict

Mark Zuckerberg, Nancy Pelosi, Al Sharpton react after Chauvin was found guilty of all three charges in the death of George Floyd.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 20th, 2021

The Margin: ‘Accountability … but not justice’: Sanders, Pelosi, Zuckerberg and more leaders react to Chauvin verdict

Mark Zuckerberg, Nancy Pelosi, Al Sharpton react after Chauvin was found guilty of all three charges in the death of George Floyd.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 20th, 2021

Facebook is making a major change that makes it easier for you to escape the algorithm-based News Feed

Facebook will allow users to make major changes to how its News Feed works in an upcoming update, the social media giant announced on Wednesday. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Getty Fa.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 31st, 2021

DeJuana Thompson named interim president, CEO of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

A political and social strategy consultant with White House ties is taking the helm of a Birmingham nonprofit as its interim president and chief executive officer. DeJuana Thompson, founder of Woke Vote and Think Rubix Principal, has accepted the rol.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 23rd, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and other billionaires reportedly made more than $360 billion during the pandemic

The leaders of Facebook.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 13th, 2021

Vernon E. Jordan Jr., lawyer and D.C. political power broker, dies at 85

He was a civil rights worker, political kingmaker and confidant of President Bill Clinton......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 2nd, 2021

Facebook moves to scale down political content

CEO Mark Zuckerberg says users want politics to be a smaller part of their social media experience......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 10th, 2021

Tim Cook took a swipe at Facebook after Mark Zuckerberg accused Apple of misleading users

"Technology does not need vast troves of personal data, stitched together across dozens of websites and apps, in.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 29th, 2021

Elon Musk escalated his feud with Mark Zuckerberg following the riots at the Capitol. Here are 11 other rivalries that have formed between some of the world"s most high-powered tech leaders.

While some feuds between tech executives appear to be friendly rivalries, others have become more contentious. Elon Musk, left, and Mark Zuckerberg. Susan Walsh/AP; Erin Scott/Reuters While there are many close friendsh.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 23rd, 2021