The Facebook whistleblower behind 'The Social Reckoning' says Zuckerberg is ‘playing with fire’ on AI The real Frances Haugen on the new Sorkin film, Meta’s AI spending spree, and why a pause won’t work. Fortune · 6h ago
Aaron Sorkin, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White: The director and cast behind the Facebook sequel Fifteen years after "The Social Network", Aaron Sorkin is taking on Facebook again. His new film, "The Social Reckoning", looks at what the platform has become and the role it plays in division, extremism and misinformation in America, themes that have fuelled his long-running public feud with Mark Zuckerberg. It… France 24 · 7h ago
The Social Reckoning is a true American horror story In 2010, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Network charted the birth of social media. Sixteen years later his sequel, The Social Reckoning, is tracing the mutation of Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg (played by Jesse Eisenberg in the first film and Jeremy Strong in this sequel) from an awkward nerd into… The Conversation · 9h ago
Molly Russell’s father to tell UK cinemagoers: ‘Instagram helped kill my daughter’ In ad to be shown before The Social Reckoning, Ian Russell will say ‘too little has changed’ since death of Molly, 14 The Guardian - UK · 16h ago
The ultrawealthy are buying nearby homes to keep staff close—and Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg are two examples Ellison spent nearly $10 million on homes for his staff near his Florida estate, while Zuckerberg has spent more than $110 million buying up his Palo Alto block. Fortune · 17h ago
Instagram turns 16, but the internet isn't celebrating While some users shared their early Instagram grids, replies to the post quickly turned sour. Many users said they wished the app could be undone. Others pointed to concerns about teen mental health, addictive design, and the pressure of a curated online life. The Economic Times · Oct 7
Will the Zuckerberg, Musk and Altman movies make a dent on tech giant evangelism? The triple release of The Social Reckoning, Musk and Artificial is less a clear political stance, more like movie studio opportunism The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
The Social Reckoning review – Jeremy Strong’s Mark Zuckerberg is like a bad SNL impression 2/5 This quasi-sequel to ‘The Social Network’ loses David Fincher and Jesse Eisenberg, but promotes original scribe Aaron Sorkin to director – it results in a half-formed legal thriller with all the pace and imagination of a PowerPoint presentation The Independent UK · Oct 7
The Social Reckoning review – Aaron Sorkin’s jittery sequel with all-new evil puppet Zuckerberg Jeremy Strong’s slow-talking Facebook founder turns into a cameo, background to a thriller about a whistleblower that somehow never mentions Trump The Guardian - UK · Oct 7
Six of the world's richest people who are not leaving their billions worth of fortune to their children Prominent billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Warren Buffett are choosing not to pass on their immense wealth to their children, believing in the value of independence. As the world anticipates a massive transfer of wealth over the coming two decades, these affluent individuals prioritize philanthropy and social good, seeking to… The Times of India · Oct 7
Priscilla Chan’s fund gives $330,000 to all 23 Kauaʻi public schools Priscilla Chan’s fund has donated $330,000 to Kauaʻi’s education community, with all 23 public and charter schools receiving flexible grants. The funding also supports Kumu’s Cupboard, which provides free classroom supplies to teachers. Chan and Mark Zuckerberg separately backed a giveaway of more than 3,000 backpacks. The Times of India · Oct 7
Jeremy Allen White woke up 'many nights in cold sweats' playing Bruce Springsteen Jeremy Allen White played Bruce Springsteen in the music legend's 2025 biopic. BANG Premier · Oct 6
Trump makes it clear his power is becoming entwined with AI New alliances between the White House, the Pentagon, US intelligence and AI companies are looming ominously The Guardian - US · Oct 6
Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks Watchdog examining whether company carried out adequate risk assessment as required by Online Safety Act The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
BANG Premier · Oct 6 Jeremy Strong wants to 'run towards the danger', but why? Movie star Jeremy Strong is keen to keep taking risks in his acting career.
BANG Premier · Oct 6 The Social Network was a cautionary tale, says Aaron Sorkin Aaron Sorkin admits The Social Network didn't necessarily land as he anticipated it would.
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Aaron Sorkin speaks out about ‘infuriating’ chats for Zuckerberg casting IN FULL
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Meta’s Muse personal AI creates a detailed file on everyone in your life, code shows CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been keen to sell its artificial intelligence agent as a helpful friend – but that requires detailed data about people’s actual friends
Euronews · Oct 5 Social reckonings and 90s nostalgia: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Jeremy Strong plays Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning', Stephen King's 'Carrie' is adapted for the small screen, and Tate Britain revives the rebellious creativity of the 90s. Here's what to look out for this week.
The Independent UK · Oct 5 Jeremy Strong says he doesn’t ‘need to apologise’ if method acting makes co-stars uncomfortable Succession co-stars Brian Cox and Kieran Culkin have criticised his approach
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Social Network director says money is ‘disincentive’ for Jesse Eisenberg because of how he wants to raise his kids Jeremy Strong will be replacing Eisenberg in the role of Mark Zuckerberg
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Trump forms 'Super Intelligence Force' to cement US dominance in next-gen AI In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Following the Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence, where the World's most important Technology Companies came together, and confirmed their responsibilities to the American People, I am announcing the formation of the Super Intelligence Force (SIF)."
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Meta Ray-Ban glasses face backlash: Women secretly filmed, Telegram videos emerge as Mark Zuckerberg’s smart glasses hit privacy row Meta Ray-Ban glasses ban: In the Netherlands, eyewear retailers are halting the sales of Meta's smart glasses amidst growing public anxiety regarding privacy. Reports reveal an uptick in secret filming of women, with these recordings allegedly circulating in online communities. The Dutch Data Protection Authority is actively investigating this issue…
International Business Times · Oct 2 Meta Recently Settled a Massive Social Media Trial. New Mexico Still Wants It To Pay Tens Of Billions For Another Case. The state asked a judge to order the company to pay between $35 billion and $40 billion in penalties.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2 Sports quiz of the week: winners, losers, prodigies, heroes, villains and rivals Have you been watching football, chess, cricket, rugby, motor racing, hockey, boxing, table tennis and horse racing?