Meta to roll back some restrictions on Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts
The social media company indefinitely suspended Trump's accounts following his praise of people who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The company then reinstated his accounts in early 2023, saying it would monitor Trump's posts for further violations that could result in another suspension of between one month and two years.
Meta expands hate speech policy to remove more posts targeting 'Zionists'
Meta will delete posts misusing 'Zionists' to target Jews or Israelis with antisemitic stereotypes or harm. After consulting 145 stakeholders from civil society and academia, the policy update aligns with their hate speech rules amid Israel-Hamas war tensions, affecting Facebook and Instagram. It addresses broader misuse of 'Zionist'.
In emails to Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg outlined Meta’s millennial strategy for the decade
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said in an email to Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel in 2020 that the company's future is the millennials. Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, said in the coming years, institutions currently controlled by boomers will come in the hands of millennials and younger generations. Therefore, the messaging of the company must be geared towards them.
Who is known as the 'Hottest Thief'. Stephanie Beaudoin's journey from Quebec's burglar kingpin to Canada's most sought-after model
Canadian Stephanie Beaudoin gained fame as the "hottest thief" over a decade ago. After facing criminal charges, she transformed her life. Now a successful model and consultant, she's admired by fans for her beauty and skills in skincare and hair.
Are we ‘like’ done here? X’s move to hide likes is the latest sign of their declining power as social media currency
Anushka Kulkarni expresses disappointment over X's decision to hide the "Likes" tab, which she and others used to subtly vet potential romantic interests. She laments the loss of authenticity and charm in likes, questioning whether likes are now being used as private bookmarks or manipulated by bots. The trend of hiding likes has been seen across social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube, prompting varied reactions among users and raising concerns about privacy and social dynamics online.
Spanish prosecutors investigate Meta over data use for AI
Spanish prosecutors said Thursday that they were investigating Facebook owner Meta over suspicions it breached data-protection laws by using users' data to train its AI programme. It added that prosecutors were seeking to protect users' "personal data" and would consult the Spanish data-protection authority about possible measures. du/mb/rlp/js
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AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you ok with that?
Some longtime users have attempted to erase their previous contributions or transform them into nonsense, but their efforts have not yielded significant results. A few governments, such as Brazil's privacy regulator on Tuesday, have also attempted to intervene. Meta has also encountered resistance in Europe, where it recently put on hold its plans to start feeding people's public posts into training AI systems
EU accuses Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
Meta introduced a no-ads subscription service for Facebook and Instagram in Europe last November. The company stated that users who agree to tracking receive a free service supported by advertising revenue, while those who opt out can choose to pay to keep their data private.
UK government warns of Russian interference in general election
Farage -- an admirer of former US president Donald Trump -- dismissed claims that Russian bots might interfere in the election as "cobblers", using a British slang term for nonsense. He has been criticised in the campaign for saying that the West provoked Russia's invasion of its neighbour Ukraine.
Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia
Meta is considering blocking news content in Australia over licensing fees. The company awaits government decisions on fee regulations for tech giants, following similar actions in Canada. Agreements with Australian media may not be renewed, potentially impacting job cuts. Concerns arise over fraudulent ads and content moderation challenges within Meta.
Meta AI rolls out in India on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram
With this, people can use Meta AI in feeds and chats across its apps to get things done, create content, and deep dive into topics, without having to leave the app they are using, according to a statement by the social media giant.
Meta AI assistant rolls out with text, and image features
Meta has launched Meta AI across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, offering text and image generation capabilities. Ryan Cairns, VP of Engineering at Meta, highlighted the advantages of Meta AI over competitors like Gemini, ChatGPT, and Copilot.
From public foodie flagellations to mom groups outflixing Netflix
The article explores the dynamics of Facebook groups, highlighting the experiences within food and mom groups. It delves into the interactions, recommendations, and criticisms found in these online communities, emphasizing the impact of social media on human behavior.
Facebook owner Meta respects the law only when it suits, says Australia minister
Australia's financial services minister said that Meta, owner of Facebook and WhatsAPP sees itself above the law, harming economies and democracy worldwide with its anticompetitive actions. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones criticised Meta's behavior as a "corporate bully," especially its stance on licensing deals with Australian news media. After Canada introduced a similar law in 2023, Meta blocked links to news content in the country.
Meta must face Australian billionaire Forrest's US lawsuit over scam Facebook crypto ads
In a decision on Monday, US District Judge Casey Pitts in San Jose, California said Australia's second-richest person can try to prove that Meta's negligence in allowing the ads breached its duty to operate in a commercially reasonable manner.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter to have cigarette box-like warning labels soon? Here's what US surgeon general Vivek Murthy says
Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. Will Facebook, Instagram, Twitter act?
Video of Facebook tycoon Mark Zuckerberg's $300m superyacht viral, all you need to know
Imagine being gifted a multimillion-dollar superyacht for your birthday. Amazing, isn't it? For Zuckerberg, it looks like a regular ordeal, as his latest birthday gift has become a social media sensation after being spotted in Majorca marina.
Meta Platforms to use social media posts from Europe to train AI
Meta Platforms plans to incorporate social media content from Europe to train its generative AI models using Llama large language models. NYOB challenges the move in Europe due to insufficient notifications about data usage.
Vietnam arrests prominent journalist over Facebook posts
Huy Duc was detained for investigation for posts that "violate the interests of the State, the legitimate rights and interests of organisations and individuals", the Ministry of Public Security said. The 62-year-old former senior lieutenant worked for several influential newspapers in Vietnam before being fired in 2009 for criticising the country's former communist ally the Soviet Union.
Rahul Gandhi takes a leap with new fan following on social media
The number of new followers of Gandhi on Instagram, Twitter and YouTube surged significantly between December 2023 and May 2024 while the monthly addition of new followers by Modi on these platforms either declined marginally or remained static in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.
Father's Day 2024 in USA: Messages, WhatsApp, Facebook status for Dads
Father's Day 2024 is just around the corner, presenting a perfect opportunity to celebrate the wonderful dads in our lives.
Australia should force Meta to pay for news, News Corp executive says
Meta could block news reposting if Australia enforces the 2021 law, similar to actions taken in Canada. Academics note increased misinformation spread in Canada since 2023 due to similar laws and reduced news promotion by Meta.
Anti-Sikh fake accounts backed by China: Meta
Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta in its 'Adversarial Threat Report' said that they removed 37 Facebook accounts, 13 pages, five groups and nine Instagram accounts for violating its policy against "coordinated inauthentic behaviour".
Meta's Facebook says it is attracting most young adults in 3 years
Meta's Facebook app is attracting a high number of young adults, aiming to appeal to a younger audience compared to its older user base. The growth is attributed to efforts to compete with TikTok and engage users through features like Marketplace and Groups.
'Papa stopped the war, but could not stop social media': Congress claims win on YouTube, Instagram in comparison to BJP
Congress has reportedly surpassed BJP on social media platforms, with its digital strategy proving more successful. Figures reveal a significant difference in views and engagement on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, indicating a stronger connection between Congress's message and the public. This success underscores the party's ability to understand and address public sentiment effectively, setting a new standard for digital campaigning in Indian politics.
Meta says generative AI deception held in check — for now
Social media giant Meta says its bid to thwart coordinated disinformation campaigns created through ever-improving generative AI is working, despite widespread concerns. Meta said it had seen "threat actors" put AI to work to create bogus photos, videos, and text, but no realistic imagery of politicians, according to the report.
Meta submits changes to UK privacy compliance proposals, CMA says
Meta Platforms offers to limit data use on Facebook Marketplace as per CMA. Competitors can opt out of data use. CMA accepts changes on provisional basis, seeks feedback till June 14.
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