The News with Rick Sanchez – November 1, 2019

Social media giants Facebook and Twitter are differing sharply in their approach to political ads on the respective platforms as both prepare to combat “election meddling” ahead of the 2020 presidential elections. Facebook reaches 2.4 billion people, far outstripping the reach of traditional media. Can they be made to adhere to the standards of journalism? … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – November 1, 2019

Protecting monopoly on spying? Facebook sues Israeli cyber firm for exploiting WhatsApp vulnerability

Facebook’s chat platform WhatsApp has launched a lawsuit against an Israeli cyber surveillance firm, ironically claiming it helped governments in over a dozen countries (other than the US) to access users’ private data. … Read More >Protecting monopoly on spying? Facebook sues Israeli cyber firm for exploiting WhatsApp vulnerability

Rage over Breitbart’s inclusion in Facebook News overlooks the outrage of letting Facebook curate journalism

Liberals are foaming with rage over the inclusion of conservative outlet Breitbart in Facebook’s News tab. More alarming is the idea of letting journalists chosen by Facebook determine what is considered “news” to begin with. … Read More >Rage over Breitbart’s inclusion in Facebook News overlooks the outrage of letting Facebook curate journalism

The News with Rick Sanchez – October 18, 2019 (15:00 ET)

Presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) has renewed her criticism of Facebook and calls to break up US tech giants. Meanwhile CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave an address at Georgetown University where he defended Facebook’s commitment to “freedom” and “transparency.” Rick Sanchez reports on Facebook’s astronomical wealth, power and influence. … Read More >The News with Rick Sanchez – October 18, 2019 (15:00 ET)

Forget privacy abuses, liberals call to DeleteFacebook after learning Zuckerberg met with conservatives

Facebook’s history of abusing users’ trust by sharing their private data with corporate partners and government spooks pales in comparison to its CEO’s decision to sit down with prominent conservatives, for some. … Read More >Forget privacy abuses, liberals call to DeleteFacebook after learning Zuckerberg met with conservatives