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Backlash over Trump posts: Facebook blinks, assures content policy review

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook would be more transparent about its decision-making

Wealth of US billionaires jumps $500 bn during Covid-19 pandemic: Report

During the 11 weeks from March 18, when US lockdowns started, the wealth of America's richest people surged by over $565 billion, while 42.6 million workers filed for unemployment

Facebook, Trump and Twitter controversy: The story so far

It is unclear how Trump could follow through on the threat of shutting down social media companies. President, himself is a heavy user of Twitter with more than 80 million followers

Facebook bets on flawed defence allowing Trump to post dangerous comments

The Facebook chief executive doubles down on a flawed defence of a company policy that allows Trump to post dangerous comments

Former Facebook staffers denounce Zuckerberg stance on Trump posts

Facebook's current approach, they say, "is not a noble stand for freedom. It is incoherent, and worse, it is cowardly"

Facebook to acquire 9.9% stake in Jio Platforms via Jaadhu Holdings

In April, Facebook had announced an investment of $ 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore) in Jio Platforms.

Zuckerberg defends not acting on Trump posts after Facebook staff walkout

Some critics posted calls on Twitter for Facebook's independent oversight board to weigh in. But the board will not review any cases until early fall.

Trump calls Facebook's Zuckerberg after Twitter flags his tweets: Report

Trump last week signed an executive order in a bid to strip social media platforms of some of the legal protections that they enjoy

Facebook shuts down efforts to make site less divisive among users

Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg had in public and private expressed concern about 'sensationalism and polarisation'

Facebook takes on Amazon with online shopping, commerce venture Shops

The Facebook chief executive officer announced a handful of updates Tuesday signaling the company's commitment to online shopping and commerce

More than ever, Facebook is a 'Zuckerberg production'

For years, he was an obsessive CEO in some ways, distant in others. Then the problems became too acute to leave to anyone else

Silver Lake checks into Jio Platforms, snaps up 1.15% for over Rs 5,600 cr

Investment will help RIL pare debt, improve valuation

Aim to extend tech built with Jio to rest of world: Mark Zuckerberg

He added that the company's strong balance sheet proved to be an "important asset" this quarter, enabling it to commit to a "long-term growth priority in India even in the midst of a global crisis"

The Reliance game plan

The Facebook investment is a high-stakes gambit with dual possibilities

Covid-19: Zuckerberg endorses Silicon Valley lockdown, Musk sees 'fascism'

Zuckerberg expresses concerns about easing lockdown measures. Musk calls the move 'anti-democratic'

Zoom's sudden popularity sets off scramble in rivals

Facebook, Google and other behemoths are training their sights on Silicon Valley's company of the moment

PM Modi most popular leader on Facebook, Trump leads interactions: Study

PM Modi is in third place with a total of 84 million interactions over the past 12 months, the study says

Reliance Jio connects with Facebook for $5.7-billion equity deal

Investment values Jio Platforms at Rs 4.36 trn; US giant gets 9.99% stake, board seat; collaboration is non-exclusive

Best of BS Opinion: War with the virus, Jio-Facebook deal, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day

Jio Platforms now more valuable than rest of RIL businesses put together

At Wednesday's price, RIL's market capitalisation stood at Rs 8.64 trillion. This means, the other businesses are being valued by the Street at Rs 4.28 trillion