September 2021

Facebook

Launching Reels on Facebook in the US

Today, we’re launching Reels on Facebook in the US to bring short-form video experiences to new creators and audiences.

September 29, 2021May 1, 2023

Meta

Explaining the Research We Do to Support Families

As the Wall Street Journal reported four years ago, Facebook introduced Messenger Kids — and like others in this space, we are interested in understanding the next generation.

September 28, 2021September 29, 2021

Meta

Requesting Oversight Board Guidance on Our Cross-Check System

We’re asking the Oversight Board for recommendations on how we can improve our cross-check system.

September 28, 2021March 3, 2023

Meta

Building the Metaverse Responsibly

We’re announcing a $50 million investment in global research and program partners to help build the metaverse collaboratively.

September 27, 2021December 7, 2022

Instagram

Pausing ‘Instagram Kids’ and Building Parental Supervision Tools

We believe building “Instagram Kids” is the right thing to do, but we’re pausing the work. We’ll use this time to work with parents, experts and policymakers to demonstrate the value and need for this product.

September 27, 2021December 3, 2021

Instagram

What Our Research Really Says About Teen Well-Being and Instagram

Instagram’s research shows that on 11 of 12 well-being issues, teenage girls who said they struggled with those issues also said that Instagram made them better rather than worse.

September 26, 2021September 29, 2021

Facebook

Sharing Our Content Distribution Guidelines

We’re sharing more detail on how content is distributed on Facebook.

September 23, 2021December 15, 2021

Meta

Updating Our Cookie Controls in Europe

We’re giving people more control over their cookie choices.

September 23, 2021September 27, 2021

Meta

A Note From Mark Zuckerberg

Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer will become Facebook’s first Senior Fellow next year. Andrew Bosworth will become CTO.

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Meta

Creating Hope Through Action for Suicide Prevention and Awareness

We’re spotlighting organizations supporting people at risk of or recovering from suicide and self-harm and releasing a new toolkit to guide conversations on this topic.

September 22, 2021September 27, 2021

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Month: September 2021

Launching Reels on Facebook in the US

Explaining the Research We Do to Support Families

Requesting Oversight Board Guidance on Our Cross-Check System

Building the Metaverse Responsibly

Pausing ‘Instagram Kids’ and Building Parental Supervision Tools

What Our Research Really Says About Teen Well-Being and Instagram

Sharing Our Content Distribution Guidelines

Updating Our Cookie Controls in Europe

A Note From Mark Zuckerberg

Creating Hope Through Action for Suicide Prevention and Awareness

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