Meta is being accused of endangering lives by blocking news links in Canada at a crucial moment when thousands have fled their homes and are desperate for wildfire updates that once would have been shared widely on Facebook. The situation “is dangerous,” said Kelsey Worth, 35, one of nearly 20,000 residents of Yellowknife and thousands …
Meta and Ray-Ban could introduce a second pair of smart glasses later this year. Rumours suggest that they would come with improved cameras and battery life. But there could be some new interesting features, including one to make live interactions on Instagram and Facebook more interactive. As per a report, internal documents indicate that the …
The Musk-Zuckerberg rivalry serves as a lens to study broader societal interests, but it also builds … [+] on the distinct personalities of the two tech titans. AFP via Getty Images Tensions between Elon Musk, the maverick CEO of X (formerly Twitter), and Mark Zuckerberg, the mastermind behind Meta (which owns Instagram, Facebook and the …
Meta Platforms will ask a court in Norway on Tuesday to stop a fine the country’s data regulator has imposed on the owner of Facebook and Instagram for breaching users’ privacy, in a case that could have wider European implications. Since August 14, Meta Platforms has been fined 1 million crowns ($94,313) per day for …
The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a “reckless” ban on domestic news from its platforms to allow people to share information about wildfires in the west of the country. Meta started blocking news on its Facebook and Instagram platforms for all users in Canada this month in response to a new law requiring internet giants …
Revised Regulations Urged by Top News Media Organizations for AI Technology A coalition consisting of major news media organizations has issued an open letter on Wednesday, calling for updated regulations concerning the usage of copyrighted content by artificial intelligence (AI) technology developers. The letter, signed by prominent industry bodies such as the News Media Alliance …
Meta has announced the removal of over 27 million pieces of inappropriate content across 25 policies for Facebook and Instagram in India during June. According to the company, it took down over 21.8 million pieces of content across 13 policies for Facebook, and over 5.9 million pieces of content across 12 policies for Instagram. These …
Twitter has undergone a rebranding, now known as X after being acquired by owner Elon Musk. According to Musk, the social media platform has reached “new heights” with over 540 million monthly users, a significant increase from the reported 229 million active users in May 2022. Since taking over the site in November 2022, Musk …
Topline A recent study conducted by the CDC reveals that approximately 450,000 Americans have been affected by a tick-borne condition that triggers allergic reactions to red meat since 2010. The alarming part is that many healthcare providers are unaware of this condition. The main culprit behind alpha-gal syndrome is the lone star tick. (Photo by …
Mark Zuckerberg operates successful social media platforms with billions of users. It’s no surprise that the CEO of Meta, the company behind Facebook, has high hopes for his latest venture, Threads. Threads had an exceptional start, with a massive number of users joining in the first week. During Meta’s earnings call, Zuckerberg expressed his surprise …