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Meta To Hide Eating Disorder, Suicide Posts From Teenagers
Posts about suicide and eating disorders will be hidden from the Instagram and Facebook feeds of teenagers
Oversight Board Reverses Meta Removal Of Graphic Israel-Gaza Videos
Meta's 'Supreme Court' has reversed content decision to remove graphic videos on Israel-Gaza from Facebook
Meta Deploys End-To-End Encryption Across Messenger, Facebook
Despite resistance from authorities, Meta begins roll-out of default end-to-end encryption for Messenger, Facebook
Meta Pressure Led To Harvard Termination, Alleges Misinformation Expert
Mark Zuckerberg donation of $500 million alleged to have pressured Harvard University into firing misinformation expert
UK Government, Tech Giants Agree To Tackle Online Fraud
Series of pledges from big name tech firms in agreement with UK government to protect people from online fraud
Objection Filed To Meta’s Paid Ad-Free Subscription
Digital rights group NOYB files first complaint with Austrian regulator against Meta's paid ad-free subscription for Facebook, Instagram
Russia Places Meta Spokesman On Wanted List
Meta spokesman Andy Stone placed on Russia's 'wanted list', with Meta Platforms previously classified as 'terrorist' organisation
Meta Says App Stores Should Get Parental Approval For Under-16 App Installs
As the US Senate examines Meta's protection children, firm calls for federal law for App Stores to approve app downloads for under-16s
Europe Expands Ban On Meta’s ‘Behavioural Ad’ Practices
Ban on Meta's 'behavioural advertising' practices has been expanded by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)
Meta Offers Paid Ad-Free Subscription For Facebook, Instagram
Facebook and Instagram to offer a paid subscription in Europe in return for no adverts, costing from 9.99 euros (£8.73) per month
Meta Profit Soars From Ongoing Strong Ad Spending
Meta Platforms beats expectations in its Q3 financials, helped by an ongoing uptick in digital ad spend and cost cutting measures
Meta Sued By US States Over Harm To Children
Dozens of US states sue Meta Platforms, alleging Instagram and Facebook are harming children's mental health
Meta To Deploy Broadcast Channels For Facebook, Messenger
Because social media really needs more ways to spread information. Broadcast channels are coming soon to Facebook and Messenger
Meta Lawsuit Settlement Talks Collapse In Kenya
Content moderators in Kenya accuse Meta of not negotiating sincerely as lawsuit settlement talks break down
EU Writes To Mark Zuckerberg Over Hamas Attack Disinformation
Thierry Breton gives Meta similar warning issued to Elon Musk about disinformation concerning deadly attack on Israel by Hamas
Russia To Try Block VPN Access In 2024, Lawmaker Claims
Access to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Russia will be blocked from March 2024, Russian lawmaker claims
Meta Touts Monthly Charge For Ad-Free Facebook, Instagram – Report
User of social networks belonging to Meta could be charged a monthly fee of 10 euros (£8.67) for ad-free access to Facebook, Instagram
Meta Connect 2023: Meta Launches AI Chatbots With Personalities
Developer conference begins with Meta introducing AI chatbots with celebrity personalities for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook
EU Tells Tech To Resist Russian Misinformation, With Twitter Singled Out
EU official warns Elon Musk that Twitter cannot avoid its responsibilities, after it is listed as worse for spreading Russian disinformation
Meta Surrenders Lease At One London Building
Tech office consolidation, after report Meta Platforms handed back lease on one building near Euston Station in London
Facebook Drops News Projects In EU, UK
Facebook parent Meta criticised as 'cynical' after dropping News tab in UK, France, Germany and ending UK community news project
Canada Seeks To Address Facebook, Google Concern Over Online News Law
Canadian government outlines proposed regulations for Online News Act, which it says will address Alphabet and Meta concerns. Facebook not convinced
Meta Shuts Down Huge Chinese Disinformation Campaign
Nearly 9,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts associated with Chinese disinformation campaign have been closed by Meta
Canadian PM Trudeau Slams Facebook Amid Wildfire Crisis
Canada’s government continues to turn up the heat against Meta, with Prime Minister Trudeau calling news ban 'inconceivable'
Zuckerberg Says Elon Musk ‘Not Serious’ About Cage Fight
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says it is time to move on from cage fight, after Elon Musk delays anticipated ring showdown
Meta Begins News Closure In Canada Over Publisher Payment Law
After repeated warnings, Meta begins process to end Facebook, Instagram news access in Canada, as government labels move 'irresponsible'
US States Fight Court Order Blocking Social Media Misinformation Efforts
Group of Democratic US states attorney general joins appeal against court order blocking government social media misinformation efforts
Facebook Parent Meta Profits From Advertising Increase
Year of efficiency paying off for Mark Zuckerberg, as Meta enjoys a strong second quarter thanks in part to advertising uptick
Canadian Government Halts Advertising On Facebook, Instagram
Federal government in Canada pulls its modest amount of advertising on Facebook, Instagram after Meta pulls news for Canadians