Time is Running Out to File Claims for Facebook’s $725 Million Data Privacy Settlement

Time is Running Out to File Claims for Facebook’s $725 Million Data Privacy Settlement

The clock is ticking for all individuals who have held a Facebook account in the United States over the past 16 years. With approximately one week left, the opportunity to seek compensation in a significant data privacy settlement case is rapidly drawing to a close. In a notable resolution, Meta, the parent company of Facebook,…

Meta Begins Blocking News Access on its Platforms in Canada
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Meta Begins Blocking News Access on its Platforms in Canada

Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, has taken steps to comply with recently passed legislation in Canada that requires tech companies to negotiate payments to news organizations for hosting their content. In response to this new law, Meta has started removing news content from its platforms in Canada. Canadian users…

Meta Stock Climbs After Company Posts 11% Revenue Growth
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Meta Stock Climbs After Company Posts 11% Revenue Growth

On Wednesday, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, released its financial results for the second quarter ending in June, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations. The company reported a revenue of $32 billion, an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. Additionally, Meta’s profits for the quarter reached $7.79 billion, marking a 16% increase from…

Meta’s Threads App Rolls Out First Big Batch of Updates
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Meta’s Threads App Rolls Out First Big Batch of Updates

Meta’s Twitter competitor, Threads, has introduced a significant update to the app, aiming to maintain its momentum since its launch two weeks ago. The latest features include a translation button and a dedicated tab in users’ activity feed, showing who has followed them. Cameron Roth, a software engineer working on Threads, announced the updates, assuring…

Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI and Meta Alleging Copyright Infringement

Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI and Meta Alleging Copyright Infringement

Comedian Sarah Silverman and authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey have filed separate lawsuits against Meta and OpenAI, alleging that the companies used copyrighted materials from their books to train their AI language models without permission. The lawsuits were filed in a San Francisco federal court and seek class action status.Concerns have been raised about…

Meta’s Threads Upends Social Media in Less Than 48 Hours
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Meta’s Threads Upends Social Media in Less Than 48 Hours

In less than 48 hours, Meta’s Twitter rival Threads has gained over 70 million sign-ups, prompting concerns about the accumulation of power for Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as some users worry about a potential monopoly. The success of Threads can be attributed to the dissatisfaction with Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter and the integration…

Meta Officially Launches Twitter Rival Threads
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Meta Officially Launches Twitter Rival Threads

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has launched its latest app, Threads, in a direct challenge to Twitter’s real-time conversation space. The app, which bears many similarities to Twitter in terms of layout and features, aims to provide a platform for real-time conversations and connecting with like-minded people. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed his vision…

Meta vs. Twitter: Zuckerberg’s Latest Threads App Set to Disrupt the Social Media Landscape
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Meta vs. Twitter: Zuckerberg’s Latest Threads App Set to Disrupt the Social Media Landscape

The rivalry between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk escalates as Zuckerberg’s Meta teases Threads, a new app challenging Twitter’s real-time conversation space, set to launch on Thursday.Threads, resembling Twitter, emphasizes conversations, building a following, and connecting with like-minded people, according to the App Store description. The App Store description of the app offers a clear…

Meta Releases Clues on How AI is Used on Facebook and Instagram
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Meta Releases Clues on How AI is Used on Facebook and Instagram

In response to the increasing demand for transparency in artificial intelligence, Meta has unveiled a range of tools and information designed to help users understand how AI influences the content they see on its apps. The social media giant has introduced nearly two dozen explainers that focus on various features of its platforms, including Instagram…

Meta Lowers the Minimum Age For its Quest Headsets From 13 to 10

Meta Lowers the Minimum Age For its Quest Headsets From 13 to 10

Facebook-parent Meta has announced its plans to lower the minimum age requirement for its virtual reality headsets, allowing children as young as 10 years old to use the devices. This decision comes despite pressure from lawmakers who have urged the company not to market VR services to younger users. In a blog post, Meta stated…