Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur who is best known for co-founding Facebook, the world's largest social networking website. Born on May 14, 1984, in New York, Zuckerberg showed an early interest in computers and programming. He created his first computer program, a messaging tool called "Zucknet," when he was just 12 years old.
In 2002, Zuckerberg enrolled at Harvard University, where he began working on a website called "Facemash." Facemash was an early version of Facebook that allowed users to rate the attractiveness of their fellow students. Although the site was quickly shut down by the university administration, it helped to lay the groundwork for what would become Facebook.
In 2004, Zuckerberg launched Facebook with his college roommates and fellow computer science students. Initially only available to Harvard students, the site quickly expanded to other colleges and universities before opening up to the general public in 2006. Today, Facebook has more than 2.8 billion active users worldwide and is one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Zuckerberg's success with Facebook has made him one of the wealthiest people in the world, with a net worth of more than $100 billion. He has also become a prominent figure in the tech industry and is known for his controversial views on issues such as privacy, free speech, and the role of technology in society.
In addition to his work with Facebook, Zuckerberg has also been involved in a number of philanthropic endeavors. In 2015, he and his wife, Priscilla Chan, launched the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a philanthropic organization aimed at promoting equality and advancing scientific research.
Despite his success, Zuckerberg has faced criticism for his handling of privacy issues on Facebook, as well as allegations of political bias and anticompetitive practices. Nevertheless, his contributions to the development of social media and his impact on the tech industry as a whole cannot be denied.
