Despite scandals and an outdated image, the oldest online social network continues to gain users around the world. According to a study by the Pew Research Center, 68% of Americans say they still use Facebook, compared to 47% Instagram.
Globally, while the network is aging in the regions where it emerged, in the United States and Northern Europe, it is still very popular among young people in Southeast Asia and Africa. The dark side of Facebook is revealed with the election of Donald Trump in 2016: its power of personal data in its hands make it a dangerous tool in the service of disinformation.