Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report showing that Facebook continues to allow ads promoting alcohol, drugs, gambling, and extreme weight loss to teens as young as 13, despite testimony by Antigone Davis, Facebook’s head of global safety, claiming the opposite.
Today, Campaign for Accountability filed a complaint with U.S. Customs and Border Protection over Apple’s continued use of forced labor in products it ships to and sells in the United States. Over the past year, CfA’s Tech Transparency Project has played a key role in demonstrating the extent to which Apple’s supply chain is tainted by forced Uyghur labor in China.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report showing that Facebook, which insists it doesn’t allow human smugglers to use its platform, remains a vibrant marketplace for those illegally selling assistance with border crossings.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report revealing details of Apple’s aggressive, behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign to derail state legislation that threatened its tight control over the App Store.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report revealing major weaknesses in Apple’s App Store child safety measures, which allow minors to easily access adult content such as pornography, dating apps, and gambling.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report showing that militia groups on Facebook are playing a key role in spreading misinformation about Covid vaccines. This dangerous content proliferates despite Facebook’s promises to crack down on both militia groups and vaccine misinformation on the platform.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project is launching a new tracking tool designed to be a resource for journalists and citizens concerned about the growing–and often hidden–influence of Big Tech.
Today, Fast Company announced its 12th annual list of the Most Creative People in Business, honoring an influential and diverse group of leaders who, through innovative thinking and bold action, have made an impact in their industries and beyond. Campaign for Accountability is thrilled to share that Tech Transparency Project director Katie Paul was among those selected for this celebrated recognition.
Today, the Tech Transparency Project released a report showing that Facebook is allowing the spread of false claims about Arizona’s 2020 election “audit” and copycat efforts in other states.
“This targeting update is one of many necessary to protect young Facebook users, but it’s just a half-measure. The question remains as to how and why inappropriate ad content makes it through the ad approval process in the first place.”