Facebook is trying to get its users talk more about themselves in between all their link shares, photos and videos. Its newest feature for web and mobile called "Did You Know" asks you random questions to tease out info you might never willingly tell anyone yourself. You'll find the new section when you visit your profile page, waiting for you to answer a few fun (perhaps silly) questions like who your favorite superhero is, your favorite sport, hidden talent, what day of the week you'd rather be and what your absolute dream job is (Friday and astronaut, of course.)
Opinion | Facebook Is Using You (Published 2012)
Whether you can obtain a job, credit or insurance can be based on your digital doppelgänger — and you may never know why you’ve been turned down.
Most people don’t know what Facebook knows about them
Most Facebook users aren’t aware how much Facebook knows about them, and they tend to not be comfortable when they find out, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. The findings: Around 75% of Facebook users in the US are unaware the social network tracks and records a list of their interests in…
Note from Mark Zuckerberg
Everything we do at Facebook is focused on our mission to make the world more open and connected.
Reactions: Not everything in life is Likable
I come to Facebook to share all kinds of things with people I care about — from celebratory posts about practicing yoga for 60 days…
What Data Does Facebook Collect When I’m Not Using Facebook, and Why? | Hacker News
Facebook tracks virtually every website you visit, as well as usage data from many apps, even if you aren't logged in to facebook or don't have an account. We use this data, and tie it to your identity whenever possible, so we can charge advertisers more money.
Facebook’s new facial recognition feature finds you in untagged photos
So you can keep track of your online persona.
Report: Facebook helped advertisers target teens who feel “worthless” [Updated]
Leaked 2017 document reveals FB Australia's intent to exploit teens' words, images.
Facebook’s facial recognition will one day find you, even while facing away
New research that incorporates info about clothing, hair style adds to confidence.
Former Facebook Exec: 'You Don’t Realize It But You Are Being Programmed'
This is the year everyone—including founding executives—began publicly questioning the impact of social media on our lives. Last month, Facebook’s first
Criticism of Facebook
Facebook (and parent company Meta Platforms) has been the subject of criticism and legal action since it was founded in 2004.[1] Criticisms include the outsize influence Facebook has on the lives and health of its users and employees, as well as Facebook's influence on the way media, specifically news, is reported and distributed. Notable issues include Internet privacy, such as use of a widespread "like" button on third-party websites tracking users,[2][3] possible indefinite records of user information,[4] automatic facial recognition software,[5][6] and its role in the workplace, including employer-employee account disclosure.[7] The use of Facebook can have negative psychological and physiological effects[8] that include feelings of sexual jealousy,[9][10] stress,[11][12] lack of attention,[13] and social media addiction that in some cases is comparable to drug addiction.[14][15]
The Enormous Implications Of Facebook Indexing 1 Trillion Of Our Posts | TechCrunch
Yet the news cruised by with analysis focused simply on what Facebook's new keyword post search does today. Yes, any post by you or any of your friends
People use anonymous question apps to learn about the world and themselves
Maybe they’ll confess a crush, too
Facebook’s Privacy Cake
Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of A Privacy-Focused Vision for Social Networking is not some dramatic pivot: it is a growth opportunity for Facebook and a challenge for regulators.
Want a Glimpse of Facebook’s Soul in 2019? Look at Its Internal Propaganda Lab.
The Analog Research Lab has evolved its messaging, from ‘be the nerd’ to ‘what matters is what you do next.’ Yet it remains a mirror…
Facebook’s Algorithm Is Boosting AI Spam That Links to AI-Generated, Ad-Laden Click Farms
Viral 'Shrimp Jesus' and AI-generated pages like it are part of spam and scam campaigns that are taking over Facebook.
