- Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) is hiking its $15 minimum wage for all U.S. contract workers - up to $22 in some areas - committing to a "higher standard that better reflects local costs of living."
- WhatsApp has confirmed that its phone conversations could have potentially be tapped by a third party amid reports outlining allegations that Israel-based NSO Group was able to successfully install malware.
- Lastly, Joe Biden announced be would open to breaking up Facebook, marking the latest Democratic presidential candidate to press for greater regulation of prominent Silicon Valley companies.