Facebook Profits Overshadowed by Russia Investigation

Facebook Profits Overshadowed by Russia Investigation

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The video discusses how a company's earnings report was overshadowed by concerns about Russian influence on its platform before the US presidential election. The company plans to invest heavily in security and new business initiatives, which may impact profits. Facebook's general counsel, Colin Stretch, testified before senators about the company's commitment to addressing these issues. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg explained to investors why investing in security is crucial for the platform's user experience.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What major issue overshadowed Facebook's earnings report?

A drop in user numbers

Russian influence on its platform

A lawsuit against the company

A data breach

2.

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What did Facebook announce regarding its spending for the next year?

It will cut spending to increase profits

It will maintain the current level of spending

It will more than double its spending

It will slightly increase its spending

3.

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Which new initiatives is Facebook planning to invest in?

E-commerce and cloud computing

Video, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality

Cryptocurrency and blockchain

Healthcare and biotechnology

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who spent the day answering questions from senators about Facebook's dedication to solving security issues?

Mark Zuckerberg

Sheryl Sandberg

David Wehner

Colin Stretch

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What did Mark Zuckerberg emphasize as crucial for Facebook's success?

Ensuring a good user experience

Increasing advertising revenue

Expanding into new markets

Developing new technologies