Facebook is pivoting to become a “privacy-focused communications platform.” The company that’s been embroiled in drama following big privacy breaches plans to prioritize communications between individuals and small groups as the future of social media.

Facebook is pivoting to become a “privacy-focused communications platform.” The company that’s been embroiled in drama following big privacy breaches plans to prioritize communications between individuals and small groups as the future of social media. Mark Zuckerberg explains, “Privacy gives people the freedom to be themselves and connect more naturally, which is why we build social networks.” The move could resonate with the 54% of Gen Z & Millennial social media users that told YPulse they already have private Facebook profiles. (BuzzFeed News)