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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 […]

Meta’s Nick Clegg steps down as global affairs chief
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Meta’s Nick Clegg steps down as global affairs chief

Meta’s president of global affairs since 2018, Nick Clegg, announced his resignation on Thursday, signaling a significant leadership shift at the tech giant. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Clegg revealed he would be stepping down, with Joel Kaplan, a prominent Republican executive at Meta, taking over the role. This leadership transition comes just […]

Meta upgrades Ray-Ban smart glasses with AI video, real-time translation
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Meta upgrades Ray-Ban smart glasses with AI video, real-time translation

Meta announced on Monday that its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now feature AI video capabilities and real-time language translation. These upgrades, first unveiled at Meta’s annual Connect conference in September, are included in the v11 software update, which began rolling out this week for users in its “Early Access Program.” The latest update enhances Meta’s […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Meta unveils AI model to improve Metaverse experience

Meta unveiled its new AI model, Meta Motivo, which aims to control the movements of human-like digital agents, potentially enhancing the Metaverse experience. This is part of Meta’s broader push, investing billions into AI, augmented reality, and Metaverse technologies, according to Reuters. As a result, the company has raised its capital expenditure forecast for 2024 […]

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 donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund

Meta Platforms Inc. donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund as part of an effort to foster a positive relationship with the administration after a history of tension. The donation, while modest, is notable as Meta did not make similar contributions to President Joe Biden or during Trump’s previous term. It follows a […]

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 faces major outage across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp

Meta’s apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, faced widespread outages starting on Wednesday. Users were unable to access the services, as reported by Downdetector. Over 100,000 users reported issues with Facebook, marking the peak of the outages, according to Downdetector. Meta acknowledged the outage in a post on X, stating that the company […]

US senators demand Meta probe over chatbot child safety concerns
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Meta tightens Ad policies to curb scams targeting Australians

Meta Platforms has introduced stricter advertising rules for financial products and services in Australia to combat scams on Instagram and Facebook. This move follows Meta’s October announcement of removing 8,000 “celeb bait” ads, which used images of famous individuals to deceive consumers into participating in fake investment schemes, according to Reuters. Meta said advertisers promoting […]