Meta Cuts Jobs in Reality Labs: Navigating Challenges Amid Ambitious Tech Investments Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been at the forefront of virtual and mixed reality technology, aiming to revolutionize the way we interact with the digital world. However, as the company refines its vision for Reality Labs, recent layoffs have shed light on […]
Meta under scrutiny in France over digital Ad practices
Meta Under Scrutiny in France Over Digital Ad Practices Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is facing intense scrutiny in France over its digital advertising practices. With over 200 publications joining forces behind a lawsuit, the pressure on Meta is mounting as it faces legal fire across Europe. The French lawsuit against Meta revolves around the […]
Meta adds live translation to Ray-Ban smart glasses
Meta Adds Live Translation Feature to Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has taken another step forward in the realm of augmented reality by introducing a live translation feature to its Ray-Ban smart glasses. This integration of advanced technology allows users to interpret visuals in real-time and receive context-aware answers, all thanks to […]
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 […]
Footnotes to bring crowd-sourced context to TikTok
Footnotes: Enhancing TikTok with Crowd-Sourced Context TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, is taking a step in a new direction by introducing footnotes. These footnotes will serve as a community-driven tool to provide context and information to users. Unlike Meta, TikTok has decided to maintain its fact-checking program in conjunction […]
Businesses face Meta account lockouts
Businesses Struggle with Meta Account Lockouts In the fast-paced world of social media, businesses rely heavily on platforms like Meta (formerly Facebook) to connect with their customers, promote their products or services, and build their brand presence online. However, a concerning issue has been plaguing many business owners recently – Meta account lockouts. The process […]
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 […]
Meta to use EU user data for AI training amid scrutiny
Meta to Use EU User Data for AI Training Amid Scrutiny Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been under intense scrutiny in recent years over its handling of user data and privacy concerns. However, despite facing delays and regulatory challenges, the tech giant has made a bold move by launching AI training initiatives in Europe […]
Meta under fire for scrapping diversity and moderation policies
Meta Under Fire for Scrapping Diversity and Moderation Policies Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, is facing intense scrutiny and backlash for its recent decision to scrap diversity and moderation policies. Civil rights groups and advocates have raised concerns that Meta’s new direction could potentially endanger marginalized communities and exacerbate existing issues […]