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Meta To Reduce Unwanted Messages To Teens On Facebook, Instagram
Protecting teens. Social media giant Meta to impose stricter message settings for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram
Meta Criticised Over ‘Irresponsible’ AI Plans
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg talks up AI on par with human intelligence, promises to make 'widely available' to public
Sheryl Sandberg To Step Down From Meta’s Board
Former operating chief Sheryl Sandberg is to step from board of directors at Meta Platforms, after quitting COO role in 2022
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
Apple Vision Pro Headset To Go On Sale In February
Apple to start sales of Vision Pro headset on Friday, 2 February as it seeks to revolutionise nascent market for augmented and virtual reality
Google, Meta, TikTok Russian Debts Removed From Bailiff Database – Report
Debts allegedly 'owed' by Google, Meta and TikTok to the Russian government have been removed from state bailiff database
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 Tests Opening Threads Posts On Other Platforms
Meta Platforms is to conduct tests to allow posts from Threads accounts to be available on rival platforms, such as Mastodon
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
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
EU Sets Deadline For Meta, TikTok To Detail Efforts To Curb Misinformation
EU demands Meta, TikTok detail efforts to curb illegal content, disinformation, amid fears of Hamas broadcasting executions
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
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Responds To EU Allegations Of ‘Illegal’ Content
CEO Linda Yaccarino says X (Twitter) has removed hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts, in pushback against EU letter
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
Apple’s Vision Pro Headset Causes Neck Strain In Testing – Report
Apple's forthcoming and very expensive Vision Pro headset is reportedly causing neck strain, due to its size and weight
California Signs Law Requiring Firms To Report Carbon Emissions
Companies like Apple, Meta, Google will be forced to disclose their carbon emissions after new law signed in California
Meta To Axe Staff In Reality Labs Unit Wednesday
Staff reductions reportedly underway at Metaverse-oriented Reality Labs Unit, otherwise known as Facebook Agile Silicon Team
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 Admits AI Assistant Trained On User Posts
Executive admits it used people's public Facebook and Instagram posts to train its new Meta AI virtual assistant
Meta Connect 2023: Meta Quest 3, Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Wearable arrivals. Developer conference sees pre-orders available for Meta Quest 3 headset, plus new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses