Why we should all be skeptical of Mark Zuckerberg's new commitment to privacy

Mark Zuckerberg just revealed plans to bring about what could be one of the most significant changes in Facebook's history. 

In an over 3,000 word post on his Facebook page, the CEO laid out his vision for Facebook's future: one that would transform the social network into a "privacy-focused" platform that emphasizes encryption and disappearing content. 

It's a philosophical shift that would have significant implications for how Facebook's billions of users use its services. But if the last 15 years of Facebook have taught us anything, it's that we shouldn't take Zuckerberg's words at face value.  Read more...