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Meta pulls AI photo editing feature after privacy backlash

Meta has removed a controversial artificial intelligence feature that allowed users to modify photos from public Instagram accounts, days after its launch drew widespread criticism over privacy concerns. The company announced on Friday that it had discontinued the feature, admitting it had “missed the mark.” The tool was introduced earlier this week as part of […]

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EU says Meta must end ‘addictive design’ or pay fine

Meta must change Facebook’s and Instagram’s “addictive design” or face a heavy fine, the European Union warned on Friday. Brussels accused the United States tech giant of failing to limit the risks the platforms posed to users, especially children and vulnerable adults, because of features designed to keep them on Facebook and Instagram. Of particular […]

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Meta’s new Muse Image AI sparks outrage over privacy, default settings

Meta’s latest AI image generator, Muse Image, is facing intense backlash from users and privacy advocates after it was revealed that public Instagram accounts are automatically opted into allowing others to generate AI images using their photos—without explicit permission or notification. On July 7, 2026, Meta launched Muse Image, its inaugural AI image model developed […]

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Meta faces EU scrutiny over ‘Addictive’ Instagram, Facebook features

The European Union has concluded in a preliminary report that the “addictive” design features of Instagram and Facebook have placed Meta in breach of the bloc’s digital laws. The Commission said Meta failed to properly assess and mitigate the risks posed by features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay, push notifications, and highly personalised recommendation systems, […]

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NPO hails Tinubu’s directive to probe Meta, Alphabet, X

The Nigerian Press Organisation has welcomed and commended the directive by President Bola Tinubu requesting that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission launch a formal investigation into major global technology companies and generative artificial intelligence platforms operating in Nigeria. Vanguard reported that in a statement signed by the Deputy President (NPAN/NPO), Frank Aigbogun, noted […]

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Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs as AI investment rises

Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1 per cent of its global workforce, as the technology giant continues to reduce costs while increasing its investment in artificial intelligence. The company’s Xbox division will account for 3,200 of the job cuts through fiscal year 2027. In a memo to employees, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said 1,600 […]

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Meta defends WhatsApp username rollout amid India’s cybercrime warning

Meta Platforms has defended the introduction of usernames on its messaging platform after the Indian government warned on Wednesday that the feature could contribute to an increase in cybercrime. “Users still require a phone number to use WhatsApp, and we’ve built multiple layers of defense against scams into usernames,” a Meta spokesperson stated, according to […]

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EU intensifies Meta probe over alleged child addiction concerns

The European Union is preparing to intensify its investigation into Meta Platforms, alleging that its services are designed in ways that may be addictive to children, amid growing regulatory pressure on the US tech giant. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, is expected to release preliminary findings accusing Facebook and Instagram of employing manipulative […]

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Meta launches AI mode search on Facebook

Global tech giant, Meta has introduced a new set of AI-powered features on Facebook designed to help users find answers, create shareable content, and edit photos more easily, the company disclosed in a post on its website on Monday. Central to the rollout by Meta is AI Mode, a new search experience powered by Meta […]