Inside the World of Misinformation
From St. Petersburg to Manila, a new book studies efforts to sow confusion and undermine reality.
Cambridge Analytica
Understanding Facebook’s Algorithm Could Change How You See Yourself
The new “Why am I seeing this post?” feature could have unintended consequences—for users and advertisers alike.
Big Tech’s Reckoning May Be Imminent After All
Tuesday's Google hearing suggested there's growing support for European-style regulation of Silicon Valley's monopolies.
If Trump Fires Mueller
How a Democratic-controlled House can salvage the Russia investigation
Is Twitter Good Now?
What the company’s bot apocalypse means for the future of social media
Facebook Is Still Abusing Your Privacy
Despite promises from Mark Zuckerberg, the company's embrace of facial recognition technology suggests that it has no intentions of changing.
What Mass Shootings and Big Data Have in Common
Producers of guns and data say they aren't responsible for misuse. But it's precisely the dangers that make these industries profitable.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Trip to the Principal’s Office
The Facebook CEO came to the Senate expecting a beatdown, but escaped with a scolding.
Facebook’s Innocence Project
As Mark Zuckerberg prepares to face Congress, the social media network is selling itself as an idealistic force for good.
Trapped in the Dorm Room
Mark Zuckerberg has long been celebrated as a visionary. But now he’s struggling to see what's right in front of him.
The End of “Too Big to Regulate”
Facebook and other tech giants convinced politicians that oversight stifled innovation. That's all starting to change.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Half-Hearted Reckoning
The Facebook CEO’s response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal fell short—all but guaranteeing more scrutiny from the government.
Cambridge Analytica Is Shady. But Facebook Is Shadier.
A massive privacy scandal lays bare what the social network is really selling.
