More information: Launched in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook has grown into one of the world's largest social networks, with billions of active users. It allows individuals to create profiles, post updates, share photos and videos, join groups, and message friends. For businesses, it offers targeted advertising tools, pages for brand presence, and analytics to track engagement. Over time, it’s evolved with features like Marketplace, Stories, and live streaming, while facing scrutiny over privacy and misinformation.