Trump Signals New Extension for TikTok Divestment Deadline Amid heated US-China tariff tensions, President Trump’s recent signal of a potential extension for the TikTok divestment deadline has added another layer of complexity to the ongoing saga. The popular social media app, known for its short-form videos and dance challenges, has found itself at the center […]
TikTok faces a €530 million EU record fine over data concerns
TikTok Faces a €530 Million EU Record Fine Over Data Concerns TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, is currently facing a significant challenge in the form of a €530 million fine from the European Union over data privacy concerns. The EU’s data protection watchdog, the Irish Data Protection Commission, has […]
Meta introduces face recognition to help UAE users recover hacked accounts
Meta Introduces Face Recognition to Help UAE Users Recover Hacked Accounts Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, has recently made a groundbreaking move by introducing face recognition technology to assist users in the UAE in recovering hacked accounts. This innovative step comes as a response to the increasing number of scams using […]
Meta unveils personalised AI assistant
Meta Unveils Personalized AI Assistant Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has recently introduced a groundbreaking development in the realm of artificial intelligence. The tech giant has unveiled a personalized AI assistant that integrates content from its various platforms to provide users with tailored and more engaging responses. By […]
Meta uses AI to spot teens lying about age
Meta Uses AI to Spot Teens Lying About Age In a bid to enhance safety measures and protect teenagers on its platform, Instagram, owned by Meta, has implemented a groundbreaking feature. The social media giant has introduced AI technology to identify underage users who may be dishonest about their age. This initiative aims to limit […]
Don’t let screens steal human connections, Pope Francis warned weeks before death
Don’t let screens steal human connections, Pope Francis warned weeks before death Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church and one of its most progressive pontiffs, left behind a poignant message before his passing. In a world increasingly dominated by technology and screens, he cautioned against the erosion of real human […]
Instagram expands teen protection, uses AI to catch users lying about their age
Instagram Expands Teen Protection: Utilizing AI to Catch Users Lying About Their Age In a bid to keep kids safer online, Instagram is stepping up its efforts to protect teenagers on the platform. With the rise of social media influencing young minds and behaviors, the popular photo-sharing app is implementing new measures to ensure the […]
FTC challenges Meta’s dominance in social media trial
FTC Challenges Meta’s Dominance in Social Media Trial In a groundbreaking move that could potentially reshape the landscape of social media, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken on Meta, the parent company of Facebook, in a high-stakes legal battle. The heart of the matter? The FTC argues that Meta’s acquisition of Instagram back in […]
Zuckerberg weighed spinning off Instagram in 2018 amid antitrust pressure, email shows
Zuckerberg Weighed Spinning off Instagram in 2018 Amid Antitrust Pressure, Email Shows Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg weighed spinning off Instagram in 2018 amid growing antitrust concerns against the tech giant. An email unearthed during investigations revealed that Zuckerberg contemplated the idea of separating Instagram from Facebook to alleviate mounting pressure from regulators and lawmakers over […]
Sam Altman eyes Elon Musk’s turf, readies social media platform to take on X
The Elon Musk-ification of Sam Altman was inevitable, but it looks like it’s happening sooner than we thought. The former president of Y Combinator and CEO of OpenAI seems to be following in Musk’s footsteps by venturing into the realm of social media, a domain dominated by the likes of Twitter (which Musk is very […]