The Guardian view on regulating social media: necessary but risky Editorial: Big tech self-regulation is not working. But measures to curb online harm must be carefully thought through
Zuckerberg’s role in Facebook rebrand may backfire, experts say Major involvement in launch of Meta could saddle it with baggage from founder’s primary venture
Facebook trained its AI to block violent live streams after Christchurch attacks Leaked papers detail emergency exercise that followed 2019 mass murder in New Zealand
Facebook has ruined our reality, now it’s coming for the metaverse too Mark Zuckerberg’s latest Meta morphosis fills me with a deep sense of dread. And some companies are too toxic to rebrand
Facebook announces name change to Meta in rebranding effort Holding company will encompass Facebook as well as its apps, such as Instagram and WhatsApp, and the virtual reality brand Oculus
Facebook tells staff to preserve documents amid heated inquiries Several agencies are investigating the company’s workings post former employee Frances Haugen’s extensive document leak
Why the writing is on the wall for Facebook Profits are strong, shares are up and its users are increasing. But the social media company is still in big trouble, writes Arwa Mahdawi
Facebook cannot moderate itself – its problems have only just begun Whistleblower testimony about the company’s continuing failure to address problems is pushing legislators to act, says technology writer Chris Stokel-Walker
Facebook was born, lives and thrives in scandal. It’s been lawless for years We’ve known that Facebook is lawless and reckless for years. But lawlessness pays – so don’t expect it to change
Why people believe Covid conspiracy theories: could folklore hold the answer? Researchers use AI – and witchcraft folklore – to map the coronavirus conspiracy theories that have sprung up
Facebook admits site appears hardwired for misinformation, memo reveals Papers reveal struggle to tackle hate speech and reluctance to censor rightwing US news organisations
Facebook revelations: what is in cache of internal documents? Roundup of what we have learned after release of papers and whistleblower’s testimony to MPs
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen calls for urgent external regulation Ex-employee tells UK MPs Mark Zuckerberg ‘has unilateral control over 3bn people’ due to his position
Frances Haugen to testify to MPs about Facebook and online harm Whistleblower and critic of Mark Zuckerberg will give evidence to MPs scrutinising online safety bill
Five questions in Westminster for Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen MPs and peers to pick brain of former Facebook employee in connection with draft online safety bill