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US senators demand Meta probe over chatbot child safety concerns
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Meta to maintain fact-checking outside US

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced plans to retain its fact-checking program outside the United States, though it may eventually roll out changes globally. The decision comes after Meta revealed earlier this month that it would replace U.S.-based fact-checkers with a community notes system, similar to the model used by Elon Musk’s […]

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Meta exludes paid ads from ‘Community Notes’ feature

Alex Omenye The parent company of Facebook, Meta plans to roll out a “Community Notes” feature for organic content on its platforms later this year, but it will not apply to paid advertisements, Reuters reported. The feature, similar to the one used by Elon Musk’s social media platform X, will initially focus on non-promoted posts. […]

Meta's policy change threatens free speech, say Prince Harry, Meghan
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Meta’s policy change threatens free speech, say Prince Harry, Meghan

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have voiced their disapproval of Meta’s recent changes to its fact-checking and hateful content policies, describing them as a direct threat to free speech. In a joint statement, the couple said, “Meta’s changes to its ‘Hateful Content Policies’ do not protect free expression but instead foster an environment where abuse […]

Tech giant Meta has unveiled ambitious plans to construct some of the largest artificial intelligence data centres on the planet,
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Meta, Amazon scale back diversity programs amid opposition pressure

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, and Amazon.com are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as conservative opposition to such programs gains momentum. The moves come ahead of Republican Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency, signaling a broader shift in corporate America’s stance on inclusion efforts. Meta announced in an internal […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Meta ends diversity programs ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Meta Platforms announced on Friday that it is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, including those related to hiring, training, and supplier selection. The decision was shared in an internal memo to employees and comes as the company seeks to improve its relationship with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized Meta’s political content […]

US senators demand Meta probe over chatbot child safety concerns
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Brazil gives Meta until Monday to explain policy changes

Brazil’s government has given Meta until Monday to clarify its recent policy changes, Solicitor General Jorge Messias announced on Friday. This deadline follows Meta’s decision to discontinue its U.S. fact-checking program and ease restrictions on discussions surrounding topics like immigration and gender identity. The exact consequences of the deadline’s expiration remain unclear. Messias expressed the […]

Meta plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
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Meta to launch new test allowing eBay on Facebook marketplace

Meta announced on Wednesday that it would launch a new test in Germany, France, and the United States, enabling buyers to browse listings from eBay on Facebook Marketplace and complete their transactions directly on eBay. This move is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to expand its Marketplace platform. This comes after the European Commission fined […]

Tech giant Meta has unveiled ambitious plans to construct some of the largest artificial intelligence data centres on the planet,
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Disinformation experts condemn Meta’s end of US fact-checking

Meta’s surprise decision to end its United States fact-checking program sparked sharp criticism from disinformation researchers on Tuesday, warning it could unleash a surge of false narratives. Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to “get rid” of third-party fact-checkers in the United States, a significant policy shift analysts interpret as an effort to align […]

Tech giant Meta has unveiled ambitious plans to construct some of the largest artificial intelligence data centres on the planet,
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Meta employees criticize Zuckerberg’s decisions to end fact-checking

Meta employees expressed concern on their internal forum over the company’s decision to end third-party fact-checking two weeks before Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. They criticized the move, fearing it could lead to the spread of misinformation during a critical period. Employees raised concerns after Joel Kaplan, Meta’s new chief global affairs officer and former White […]

Meta appoints Joel Kaplan new global affairs chief
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Meta appoints Joel Kaplan new global affairs chief

Tech giant Meta has appointed Joel Kaplan as its new Chief Global Affairs Officer, replacing Nick Clegg as Meta repositions itself in anticipation of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Kaplan, who previously reported to Clegg, has a long history in Republican politics, having served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy under former President George […]