Internet — Facebook — April 2nd, 2024
Lawsuit claims Meta hobbled Facebook Watch to help Netflix
Advertiser antitrust lawsuit says claimed deal with Netflix is anticompetitive
April 2nd, 2024 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — March 28th, 2024
Gen Z is apparently reviving the Facebook 'Poke'
The Facebook "Poke" is back...though was it really ever in? Young folks — you know, Gen Z and the like — are apparently using the Poke more than ever.
March 28th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 27th, 2024
Facebook secretly looked at Snapchat, Amazon, and YouTube user data, documents reveal
"Project Ghostbusters" lies at the core of it all.
March 27th, 2024 — SourceSource
Meta accused of snarfing people's Snapchat data via traffic decryption
I ain't afraid of no ghosts, but in this case...
March 27th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 22nd, 2024
Meta's success in suppressing misinformation on Facebook is patchy at best, finds study
The content moderation policy adopted by Meta at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic to rein in misinformation on Facebook has proved no great obstacle to users capable to finding work arounds according to a new study by digital and social media researchers from the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney.
March 22nd, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 14th, 2024
Meta sets a date for killing off CrowdTangle
The platform acted as more of a snitch on Meta's doings than an asset.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
"Really bad timing": Meta is killing misinformation analysis tool on August 14
Replacement tool will no longer allow access for journalists, public.
March 14th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 8th, 2024
Facebook videos will be recommended by AI, as it takes on TikTok
Clicking on a video in your normal Facebook friend feed can be a dangerous step, as it opens in a new Facebook videos window, with a TikTok-style endless feed of unrelated clips. That's intended to suck you in, and the social media platform wants to get even better at this ...
March 8th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 6th, 2024
Facebook and Instagram Ran Deepfake Nude Ads of a 16-Year-Old Jenna Ortega
Facebook and Instagram ran ads that featured a blurred deepfake nude image of an underage Jenna Ortega to promote an AI app.
March 6th, 2024 — Source
Global meta outage: What do we know, and what was the likely cause?
The outage lasted between one and two hours for most users, and while everything now appears back to normal, questions are naturally being asked about what went wrong …
March 6th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 1st, 2024
EU queries Meta about ad-free subscriptions, 'shadow banning'
The EU on Friday used new regulatory powers to query Meta about ad-free subscriptions to Facebook and Instagram as well as claims some voices are suppressed online in a phenomenon known as "shadow banning".
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Facebook parent Meta to stop paying Australian news media
Facebook parent Meta announced Friday it would no longer pay Australian media companies for news, prompting a government warning that the firm was in "dereliction" of past promises.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Facebook to remove the News tab in US and Australia as company shifts its focus
Meta continues prioritizing user content over news
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Meta prepares to say goodbye to Facebook's News tab this spring
Its retention rate just wasn't there.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Meta's latest move could change how you get your news on Facebook in the US
Last year, Meta axed the Facebook News dedicated tab in the UK, France, and Germany. Now, the company is set to do the same in even more countries.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Now the EU is asking questions about Meta's 'pay or be tracked' consent model
Meta's controversial pay or be tracked 'consent' choice for users the European Union is facing questions from the European Commission.
March 1st, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 23rd, 2024
Meta ignored reports of parents exploiting children; Zuckerberg fights personal liability in lawsuits
Two separate reports today accuse Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta of ignoring reports of parents sexually exploiting their own children for financial gain using paid subscription tools ...
February 23rd, 2024 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — February 21st, 2024
Meta is testing cross-posts from Facebook to Threads
The trial is only on iOS and not available in the EU for now.
February 21st, 2024 — Source
Meta tests cross-posting from Facebook to its Twitter/X competitor, Threads
Threads may be about to get another big boost from parent company Meta...at least in terms of sources of new content. The company has been spotted testing a cross-posting feature that would allow Facebook users to post to both platforms at the same time, using the same feature that was originally available for cross-posting from Facebook to Instagram.
February 21st, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 16th, 2024
EU watchdog urged to reject Meta 'pay for privacy' scheme
Civil rights groups on Friday called on an EU watchdog to rule against Facebook owner Meta's scheme to let Europeans pay to opt out of data tracking, which they say violates EU law.
February 16th, 2024 — Source or Source or Source
Meta Blames Apple For Facebook And Instagram Boost Post Fees But There's A Workaround
Users looking to take advantage of the boosted posts feature on Meta platforms, such as Facebook, will need to take some extra steps to avoid paying extra fees. Meta says that boosted posts are often used by small businesses as a way of promoting content without needing to run a full campaign ad.
February 16th, 2024 — Source
Q&A: Facebook turns 20—where does it go from here?
Deep down, Facebook is not entirely unlike many brilliant, high-potential 20-year-olds. Its appeal is clear. Its performance is generally very strong, if not outstanding. Yet it's still subject to occasional lapses in judgment and bouts of immaturity.
February 16th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 14th, 2024
Meta takes down Chinese Facebook accounts posing as US military families
The accounts posted about aircraft carriers and Taiwan.
February 14th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 12th, 2024
How to Fix Facebook Making Noise When Scrolling on iPhone
Is your Facebook app making noise when you scroll on your iPhone? Well, you're not alone. Many users are experiencing this issue. According to user reports, this problem occurs while going through the Facebook feed, and unexpected sounds disrupt the smooth scrolling process. In this article, we'll explore simple ways to fix this issue.
February 12th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 7th, 2024
Meta Expands Sextortion Resources for Teens
A week after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled during a Senate hearing on child safety, the company announced new protections for teens navigating sextortion scams.
February 7th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 5th, 2024
Facebook rules allowing fake Biden "pedophile" video deemed "incoherent"
Meta may revise AI policies that experts say overlook "more misleading" content
February 5th, 2024 — Source
Facebook turns 20, says "I love you, dad" to Mark Zuckerberg
That's Facebook, of course! There's an abundance of Facebook users that despite logging in daily gave up posting photos (there's Instagram), uploading videos (that's what TikTok is for) and writing down thoughts (X/Twitter is alive and kicking, despite Meta's Threads threat). And many just gave up manifesting their private lives on the web.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
The Facebook trick that online gambling is using to target Australians
Gambling advertising has long been a contentious issue in Australia, with critics and regulators regularly raising concerns about the intensity and placement of ads in the media.
February 5th, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 31st, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg defends teenage creators' right to public Instagram accounts
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Meta, commented in today's Senate hearing on children's online safety that teenagers should be able to be creators and share their content widely.
January 31, 2024 — Source
Teens on social media need both protection and privacy. AI could help get the balance right
Meta announced on Jan. 9, 2024, that it will protect teen users by blocking them from viewing content on Instagram and Facebook that the company deems to be harmful, including content related to suicide and eating disorders. The move comes as federal and state governments have increased pressure on social media companies to provide safety measures for teens.
January 31, 2024 — Source
Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety.
January 31, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 29th, 2024
Meta to Hand Over Data for Third-Party Research on 'Well-Being'
In a partnership with the Center for Open Science, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta revealed it will give data to researchers for a study.
January 29, 2024 — Source
Meta will offer some of its data to third-party researchers through Center for Open Science partnership
A study will look at how social media impacts well-being.
January 29, 2024 — Source
US Aid Office in Colombia Reports Its Facebook Page Was Hacked
The Colombia office of the U.S. government agency that oversees foreign aid and development funding said its Facebook page was hacked and asked the public to ignore any posts or links from the account.
January 29, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 26th, 2024
How To Post Anonymously In Facebook Groups
Anonymity on the internet can be a double-edged sword, but there are legitimate reasons to make use of it from time to time. Which is why Facebook streamlined the option to create anonymous group posts back in 2022.
January 26, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 22nd, 2024
How To Restore Your Facebook Account If You Can't Get Into Your Old Email Address
Most of us have had our Facebook accounts for so long that we may not even know what email address we used to sign up, or if we do know the address, we may no longer have access to it. For example, if you opened your account with a work or college issued email address, you may have lost access to the one associated with your Facebook account post-graduation or after changing jobs.
January 22, 2024 — Source
Meta now lets EU users unlink their Facebook, Messenger and Instagram accounts
In a major move addressing European regulations, Meta will soon give users in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland significantly more control over how their data is used across Facebook and Instagram. The changes, set to begin rolling out in the coming weeks, aim to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
January 22, 2024 — Source or Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — January 19th, 2024
Meta launches "nighttime nudges" to remind teens it's time to go to sleep
Meta introduced a lot of new features specifically designed for teens using social apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. From parental supervision tools to more privacy features, Meta has been trying to limit teens' access to unwanted interactions and content on its social platforms.
January 19, 2024 — Source
Meta's content moderator subcontractor model faces legal squeeze in Spain
A Barcelona-based company that works as a subcontractor for Meta, providing content moderation services for Facebook and Instagram, has been found by a court in Spain to be responsible for psychological damage suffered by a worker. The ruling, handed down Thursday, per local press reports, is the first time a court in Spain has found a content moderation company responsible for the mental disorders suffered by a worker.
January 19, 2024 — Source
Why You Should Probably Delete Your Watch History On Facebook
Facebook, like most other popular social media apps, tracks and collects data on user activities, including interactions with content such as posts, photos, and especially videos. This data is used to create a personalized experience for users by tailoring content recommendations, advertisements, and other features based on individual preferences and behaviors.
January 19, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 18th, 2024
The woman who asked Facebook to investigate Soros will exit Meta’s board of directors
After 12 years, Sheryl Sandberg is about to step down from her position on the Meta’s board of directors. Her term ends in May and she won’t run for a seat again (via Reuters).
January 18, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 15th, 2024
How To Access Your Link History On Facebook Mobile
The longer social media sticks around, the more each platform finds increasingly uncomfortable ways to track your information, store your engagement history, and ultimately pander to you with tailored ads. In fact, if you performed a deep dive into what platforms like Facebook have stored and deduced about you, it would likely be horrifying.
January 15, 2024 — Source
Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez deepfakes used in Le Creuset giveaway scam
Scammers continue to use celebrities' likeness to shill phony products.
January 15, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 13th, 2024
Facebook was inundated with deepfaked ads impersonating UK's Prime Minister
The ads were published ahead of UK's general election this year.
January 13, 2024 — Source
Meta admits using pirated books to train AI, but won't pay for it
The company is preparing a fair use-based defense after using copyrighted material
January 13, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 10th, 2024
Man Sues 27 Women After Facebook Users Call Him 'Clingy' and 'Psycho'
Nikko D'Ambrosio filed a complaint against a long list of individuals and platforms, seeking damages he alleges he incurred because of a 'Are We Dating the Same Guy' Facebook group.
January 10, 2024 — Source
Meta wants to shield teens from sensitive content on Instagram and Facebook
Teens on Instagram and Facebook will be automatically set to the strictest content settings.
January 10, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 9th, 2024
Fake Facebook ads hit Minnesota clothing business, scam hundreds
Daryl Vallad thought he was getting a great deal on an ice fishing flotation suit for $60 rather than the usual $300.
January 9, 2024 — Source
Meta to restrict teen Instagram and Facebook accounts from seeing content about self-harm and eating disorders
Meta is going to automatically limit the type of content that teen Instagram and Facebook accounts can see on the platforms, the company announced on Tuesday. These accounts will automatically be restricted from seeing harmful content, such as posts about self-harm, graphic violence and eating disorders. The changes come as Meta has been facing increased scrutiny over claims that its services are harmful to young users.
January 9, 2024 — Source
Meta will hide suicide and eating disorder content from teens as government pressure mounts
Teens on Facebook and Instagram will no longer be able to see content about self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders, even if their friends share it.
January 9, 2024 — Source
Meta will hide topics like self-harm and eating disorders from teens
It's part of the company's latest 'youth and wellbeing' privacy update.
January 9, 2024 — Source or Source or Source or Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — January 8th, 2024
'Dogs Will Pass Away': Hackers Steal Dog Rescue's Facebook Page, Turn It Into AI Content Farm
Facebook pages that are posting stolen, AI-generated content have hacked and rebranded pages previously owned by a dog rescue, a dance studio, and a metal music concert promoter.
January 8, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 7th, 2024
Does Facebook Notify If Screenshots Are Taken?
Screenshots. We all do it. It's a useful way of making sure you don't forget that recipe you found online, or make sure an article doesn't disappear when a website goes down. For many of us, however, screenshots are synonymous with social media. After all, screenshots are the biggest source of gossip.
January 7, 2024 — Source
How To Disable Reels On Facebook: 4 Different Ways
If you're drawn to short-form video content, often referred to as reels, you're not alone. They hold a special appeal for those with limited attention spans and busy lifestyles, providing a quick and creative way to showcase talent, humor, and creativity in a concise format. These bite-sized clips have become a social media staple, offering a great pastime for users on the go.
January 7, 2024 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 22nd, 2023
Italy fines Meta for hosting gambling advertising
Italy's communications authority said Friday it had fined Facebook's parent company Meta 5.85 million euros ($6.4 million) for carrying gambling advertising.
December 22, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 21st, 2023
Meta's censorship of Palestine content is 'systemic,' Human Rights Watch finds
In a new report, the human rights organization claims Meta's platforms have "increasingly silenced voices in support of Palestine".
December 21, 2023 — Source
This Same Bizarre AI Image Keeps Getting Shared on Facebook
This photograph, which has over one milion likes on Facebook, shows a man in an outdoor sawmill kneeling next to the wooden carving of a German Shepherd that he painstakingly created.
December 21, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 19th, 2023
Here's How You Can Tell If Someone Has Seen A Message You Sent On Facebook Messenger
As of September 2023, Facebook Messenger holds the title as the most-used messaging platform in the U.S. Given the amount of Facebook users that access the app to stay in touch with friends, businesses, and yes, even strangers, it's only a matter of time before someone encounters issues with the service. A common example is sending a message to someone by accident.
December 19, 2023 — Source
Meta charging European users to remove ads is a privacy red herring
This November, Meta rolled out a new subscription model for Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union, where they could pay a fee in exchange for an ad-free browsing experience on Facebook and Instagram. Referred to by critics as a "Pay or Okay" model, and charging 9.99 to 12.99 euros monthly, the option is already an object of controversy.
December 19, 2023 — Source
Meta's automated tools removed Israel-Hamas war content that didn't break its rules
The Oversight Board confirmed in its report that Meta's automated tools are to blame.
December 19, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 8th, 2023
Meta starts enabling default end-to-end encryption on Facebook and Messenger
Law enforcements have just a few more weeks to keep spying on users' personal comms
December 08, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 6th, 2023
Meta faces another lawsuit over child safety
The New Mexico AG's office says it set up dummy kids accounts that were barraged by inappropriate content and requests.
December 6, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 1st, 2023
Meta is expanding child safety measures as government and press reports mount
A series of reports by The Wall Street Journal are coinciding with increased scrutiny of Meta's child safety measures in the EU and US.
December 1, 2023 — Source
Rise of the web's 'pay for privacy' model
Users of Facebook and Instagram in Europe can now pay to opt out of the onerous data sharing obligations imposed by parent company Meta, which sells the data to advertising clients.
December 1, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 30th, 2023
Five social media chiefs to testify in US Senate
Social media CEOs including Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Instagram and TikTok's Shou Zi Chew will face a grilling in the US Senate early next year over online child sexual exploitation.
November 30, 2023 — Source
Meta faces second EU challenge to 'pay for privacy'
European consumer groups lodged Thursday a complaint against Meta's system allowing Facebook and Instagram users to pay to opt out of data tracking, the second challenge this week.
November 30, 2023 — Source
Meta sues FTC to block new restrictions on monetizing kids' data
It also seeks to prevent the agency from revisiting the $5 billion privacy settlement from 2020.
November 30, 2023 — Source
Meta sues FTC, hoping to block ban on monetizing kids' Facebook data
Accused of violating kids' privacy, Facebook owner challenges FTC authority.
November 30, 2023 — Source
Meta to launch Threads in Europe in December
Meta's Threads was one of the biggest Twitter competitors after the company was acquired by Elon Musk. Unfortunately, the microblogging service was missing so many critical features that it lost more than half of its initial users just a few weeks after launch.
November 30, 2023 — Source
Meta's "overpriced" ad-free subscriptions make privacy a "luxury good": EU suit
Meta's terms for data collection are still too vague, consumer groups allege.
November 30, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 29th, 2023
How to Recover a Hacked Facebook Account
Having a Facebook account "hacked" is a common problem. If your account has been hacked, here's what to do and how to avoid it in the future.
November 29, 2023 — Source or Watch Video
Meta reveals plans for 2024 global elections
"No tech company does more or invests more to protect elections online than Meta."
November 29, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 28th, 2023
Meta's controversial ad-free subscription is facing scrutiny from EU privacy campaigners
noyb says the €9.99/month subscription price is out of proportion to tracking data value.
November 28, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 21st, 2023
Meta's Content Library provides researchers with digital 'clean room' for data access
The company says it is trying to offer pathways to support independent research.
November 21, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 17th, 2023
Meta's AI Image Editing Tool Allows You to Alter Objects Without Selecting Them
Meta has announced two new AI-powered imaging tools for Facebook and Instagram that will cover both stills and video.
November 17, 2023 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — November 16th, 2023
Three in ten US adults still get their news from Facebook
More and more people are going to TikTok for news, as well
November 16, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 15th, 2023
Facebook's new ad-free tier could end annoying consent pop-ups, but could also put a price on your privacy
We have reached a key juncture in the debate about online privacy, following Meta's recent decision to offer some users paid-for ad-free access to Facebook and Instagram. The time has come to decide how much we value keeping our data, tastes and whereabouts to ourselves.
November 15, 2023 — Source
Meta to appeal over tough EU curbs on digital giants
Facebook owner Meta said on Wednesday that it would appeal the inclusion of its Messenger and Marketplace products in tough curbs on digital giants that the EU unveiled in September.
November 15, 2023 — Source
Meta's fix for teen online mental health? Hold Apple and Google responsible
Facebook: If only we had a national law to ensure kids get parental permission to indulge in damaging social media
November 15, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 10th, 2023
Ad-free Instagram and Facebook is here — and it's expensive
For users in the EU, if you want to go ad-free on Facebook and Instagram, you'll have to pay extra to cover both profiles starting next spring.
November 10, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 9th, 2023
I tried out Facebook's ad-free tier. Here's what it's like.
Facebook without ads for €9.99? Yes, but...
November 9, 2023 — Source
Meta and Amazon team up on new in-app shopping feature on Facebook & Instagram
Meta may have abandoned its efforts around live shopping on Facebook and Instagram, but the social networking company still believes in its apps' potential as a shopping platform. That leads to today's news that the company is now working with Amazon to allow customers to link their Facebook and Instagram accounts to their Amazon account to then shop through Meta's social apps, where they can check out with their saved Amazon payment information and ship to their saved Amazon mailing address.
November 9, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 7th, 2023
Kentik Kube collects metadata across Kubernetes pods, clusters, and services
Kentik, the network observability company, has released Kentik Kube, a solution that reveals how Kubernetes traffic routes through organizations' data centers, clouds, and the internet.
November 7, 2023 — Source
Meta whistleblower tells Senate the company 'cannot be trusted with our children'
Arturo Bejar says Mark Zuckerberg didn't respond to an email detailing concerns about harms facing kids.
November 7, 2023 — Source
Traefik Hub updates modernize API runtime operations
Traefik Labs added new capabilities to Traefik Hub, a Kubernetes native and GitOps-driven Application Programming Interface (API) management solution.
November 7, 2023 — Source
Uptycs provides unified supply chain and runtime security for Kubernetes
Uptycs has unveiled new automated code and runtime protections to help security and development teams align on policies, enforce them anywhere, and define remediation workflows — all from a single console. DevSecOps teams can now automate shift-left security controls using fine-grain image policies to detect vulnerabilities, malware, and misplaced secrets throughout the SDLC.
November 7, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 3rd, 2023
I changed these 11 Facebook settings, and you should too
A handful of tweaks make Facebook calmer and less invasive.
November 3, 2023 — Source
Meta rolls out new ways for Facebook creators to increase their engagement
Meta, Facebook's parent company, will allow creators to experiment with different versions of their Reels to allow creators to choose the best-performing options.
November 3, 2023 — Source
Meta's latest privacy rip-off will test the EU's mettle for reining in Big Tech
This week Europe was treated to another show of the mutability of tech after Meta, the microtargeting ad empire formerly known as Facebook, announced it would be launching an ad-free subscription — with a starting price of €10 per month (on web) or €13pm (mobile).
November 3, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 2nd, 2023
Facebook will let creators test different versions of Reels
Meta announced a handful of creator tools, including the ability to test different versions of Reels to see which perform best.
November 2, 2023 — Source
Meta made an A/B testing tool to help users optimize their Reels on Facebook
The company's also experimenting with an AI that writes captions.
November 2, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 31st, 2023
Meta introduces ad-free subscription plans in European countries
As reported back in September, Meta introduced a new subscription option for Facebook and Instagram users in European countries. The option was demanded by the EU as an alternative to those who don't want to see the company's ads on their feeds.
October 31, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 30th, 2023
How To Take a Break From Someone on Facebook
Sometimes, we go through rough patches in relationships and friendships. And sometimes relationships and friends come to an end. During such times, we might not want to be in contact with these people. However, blocking them right away might be a rash decision that you might regret later.
October 30, 2023 — Source
Meta given 30 days to cease using the name Threads by company that trademarked it 11 years ago
"This is a classic David and Goliath battle"
October 30, 2023 — Source
You can now pay for an ad-free experience on Facebook and Instagram (in Europe)
The move comes in response to evolving European regulations and ongoing disputes with EU regulators over data privacy.
October 30, 2023 — Source or Source or Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — October 26th, 2023
Meta reportedly baking an AI-powered writing assistant for Facebook
Meta is reportedly working on a new writing assistant tool for Facebook, dubbed "Write with AI." The supposed screenshots of the unreleased tool were shared by Alessandro Paluzzi on the social networking platform X.
October 26, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 24th, 2023
33 US States Sue Meta for 'Harming Mental Health of Young People'
A group of 33 states are suing Meta for allegedly harming young people's mental health by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook to hook children to its platforms.
October 24, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 23rd, 2023
Illinois Facebook users to get 'third and final' check from record $650 million biometric privacy settlement
The $650 million Facebook biometric privacy settlement is proving to be the class-action lawsuit that keeps on giving for Illinois social media users.
October 23, 2023 — Source
Meta is promoting Threads posts on Facebook and there's no way to opt out
The company said it's "listening to feedback" about the feature.
October 23, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 18th, 2023
5 Reasons You Should Stop Using Facebook Right Now
Facebook has as many as 2.9 billion monthly active users worldwide, and is constantly making the news for scandals and social issues related to its platform. Though it started out as a way to keep in touch with people, it's now used to keep track of everything that happens in and outside of your social circle, keep up with the news, buy products, and consume various types of media.
October 18, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 16th, 2023
Sacked Kenya moderators say mediation with Meta collapses
Facebook content moderators in Kenya said settlement talks to resolve a lawsuit against the social media giant's parent Meta collapsed on Monday, setting the stage for a renewed court battle.
October 16, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 13th, 2023
Meta responds to EU misinformation concerns regarding Israel-Hamas conflict
The company has created a new operations center with experts fluent in Hebrew and Arabic.
October 13, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 11th, 2023
How To Delete or Deactivate Facebook on iPhone and Web Browser
Facebook lets you keep in touch with family and friends. However, there are two sides of the same coin and social media can take a toll on your mental and physical health. To prevent this from happening, a break from Facebook by temporarily deactivating your account can help.
October 11, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 10th, 2023
Facebook's sexist, ageist ad-targeting violates Calif. law, court finds
"Shocking" ruling could have "devastating effects," tech law expert warns.
October 10, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 3rd, 2023
Meta Thinks Users Would Pay More Than Netflix For Ad-Free Facebook And Instagram
Meta might soon offer an ad-free tier of Facebook and Instagram to comply with EU privacy laws, but the hit on an average social media user's pocket could be more than what Netflix asks for streaming movies and TV. The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Financial Times separately report that Meta is planning to serve an ad-free version of Instagram for mobile devices that costs $14 per account.
October 3, 2023 — Source
Meta's ad-free Instagram and Facebook plan could cost EU users nearly $17 per month
It's reportedly planning a $14 monthly fee for Instagram alone.
October 3, 2023 — Source
Where Facebook's First Employees Are Today
Facebook was launched in 2004, and the site has since grown to include more than 2 billion active daily users. The story of the site's founding was even chronicled in the 2010 film "The Social Network," which starred Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg and Andrew Garfield as company co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
October 3, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 2nd, 2023
Leveraging Weka Library for Facebook Data Analysis
Leverage Weka library to analyze Facebook data, preprocess, perform feature selection, and clustering for insights into user behavior.
October 2, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 29th, 2023
Meta Trained its New AI Using Public Instagram and Facebook Posts
This week, Meta unveiled a host of new AI-powered features that would soon roll out to its products and services. One new addition is Meta AI, a virtual assistant that will soon live on its apps and was trained using Instagram and Facebook posts.
September 29, 2023 — Source
Norway wants Facebook behavioral advertising banned across Europe
But Meta was just about to start asking people for their permission!
September 29, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 28th, 2023
Meta cozies up with Microsoft to let you speak with Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg, or at least their AI clones
Meta hops on the AI craze with a new assistant, Meta AI.
September 28, 2023 — Source
Meta's new AI assistant is rolling out to WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram
At Connect 2023, Meta introduced multiple AI editing tools and features, including AI stickers and image editing capabilities that employ the use of AI such as restyle and backdrop.
September 28, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 27th, 2023
EFF's Comment to the Meta Oversight Board on Polish Anti-Trans Facebook Post
EFF recently submitted comments in response to the Meta Oversight Board's request for input on a Facebook post in Polish from April 2023 that targeted trans people. The Oversight Board was created by Meta in 2020 as an appellate body and has 22 members from around the world who review contested content moderation decisions made by the platform.
September 27, 2023 — Source
Meta spends $181M to get out of lease at vacant London offices
Biz signed 20-year term in 2021 before COVID-19 caused the WFH revolution followed by redundancies
September 27, 2023 — Source
Meta's Oversight Board says Facebook needs to change its doxing rules
Back in April 2021, Facebook (now Meta) asked its independent Oversight Board to weigh in on the matter of sharing users' private residence information on Facebook and Instagram. The Oversight Board has since released its thoughts on the matter, stating that, among other things, Facebook should stop making exceptions for posts that share home addresses or photos of private residences.
September 27, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 25th, 2023
Facebook can be sued over biased ad algorithm, says court
An appeals court found that Section 230 doesn't prevent Facebook from getting sued for allegedly having a discriminatory ad algorithm.
September 25, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 15th, 2023
Facebook's design makes it unable to control misinformation, research suggests
As misinformation flourished online during the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of platforms announced policies and practices aimed at combating the spread of misinformation. Did those efforts work?
September 15, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 12th, 2023
Quick Guide: How to recover deleted messages on Messenger
We previously published a detailed guide on how to recover deleted messages on Facebook’s Messenger app, this guide is designed to be a quick reference guide with the key information to help you recover your messages.
September 12, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 6th, 2023
Meta to end Facebook news service in Europe's biggest markets
Meta Platforms Inc. plans to stop promoting news content for people in three major European countries, the latest sign that the social network giant is trying to leave the industry behind.
September 6, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — September 5th, 2023
Everything You Need To Know Before Buying Off Facebook Marketplace
Over the last few years, Facebook Marketplace has overtaken Craigslist as the premiere classifieds website. By 2018, Meta's social marketplace was averaging 800 million users each month, far surpassing the 55 million monthly users that the longtime incumbent had a year earlier.
September 5, 2023 — Source
Facebook's News tab is going away in the UK, France and Germany
Unlike in Canada, publishers can still share news on the platform in those countries.
September 5, 2023 — Source
Meta considering paid versions of Instagram and Facebook for users in the EU
Meta is having a hard time in the EU where regulators are scrutinizing the company's practices when it comes to privacy and advertisement on its social apps. In response to regulatory scrutiny, Meta is considering paid versions of Instagram and Facebook for users in the European Union.
September 5, 2023 — Source
Meta shuts down Facebook's News tab in major European countries
Meta announced today that it will remove the News tab from Facebook's bookmarks section in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany in early December
September 5, 2023 — Source
Meta to deprecate Facebook News in the UK, Germany and France
Social network to "better align" its investments — which means less focus on news
September 5, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 30th, 2023
Meta uses your Facebook data to train its AI. Here's how to opt out (sort of)
Meta will use your personal data in its large language model Llama 2. But you can fine-tune what data it can access.
August 30, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 29th, 2023
ISPs Should Not Police Online Speech--No Matter How Awful It Is.
Entrusting our speech to multiple different corporate actors is always risky. Yet given how most of the internet is currently structured, our online expression largely depends on a set of private companies ranging from our direct Internet service providers and platforms, to upstream ISPs (sometimes called Tier 2 and 3), all the way up to Tier 1 ISPs (or the Internet backbone) that have no direct relationships with most users.
August 29, 2023 — Source
Meta fights sprawling Chinese 'Spamouflage' operation
The campaign, which became known as "Spamouflage", was active across more than 50 platforms and forums including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X, formerly known as Twitter, according to a Meta threat report.
August 29, 2023 — Source or Source
Meta says Chinese law enforcement linked to world's largest covert influence operation
Some of the pro-Chinese, anti-US headlines included claims about Covid-19's origins
August 29, 2023 — Source
Meta took down more than 7,000 fake accounts related to pro-China propaganda
Fake accounts on social media aren't something new. Most likely, many of us have come across at least one fake account during our time on social media. Facebook reportedly holds the largest number of fake accounts compared to any other social network in the world. However, it appears that Meta has managed to eliminate at least some of them.
August 29, 2023 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — August 24th, 2023
Facebook's 'state-controlled media' labels appear to reduce engagement
Interactions with Russia and China's government media dropped when users noticed the badge.
August 24, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 23rd, 2023
Facebook Messenger: End-to-end encryption will be the default soon
Meta should have the feature in place for everyone by the end of the year.
August 23, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 14th, 2023
The Biden administration urges the Supreme Court to take up content moderation cases
The briefs ask SCOTUS to review a pair of lawsuits challenging moderation laws in Florida and Texas.
August 14, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 9th, 2023
China to require all mobile apps to share business details with Chinese Communist Party
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has announced that all mobile app providers in the country will be required to file business details with the government. This is the latest effort by Beijing to tighten its control over the mobile app industry. This is a significant change for the mobile app industry in authoritarian China.
August 9, 2023 — Source
'No evidence' Facebook harms well-being: global study
There is "no evidence" that the growth in using Facebook led to "widespread psychological harm", the largest independent scientific study on the topic concluded Wednesday, contradicting previous analyses and widespread perceptions.
August 9, 2023 — Source or Source
Why advertisers in Canada are pulling out of Instagram and Facebook
Stingray Group announced on Tuesday that it will 'immediately suspend' all advertising on Facebook and Instagram in Canada.
August 9, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 8th, 2023
Canada media seek probe of Meta's news block
Media on Tuesday asked Canada's competition watchdog to investigate Meta's blocking of news articles on Facebook and Instagram, accusing the tech giant of using its dominance to gobble up online advertising money.
August 8, 2023 — Source
Facebook Messenger will stop supporting SMS messages from September 2023
Meta announced that its Messenger app will no longer support SMS messaging as of September. The change, which was quietly announced via in-app notifications and an updated support page, means that Android users who rely on Messenger as their default texting app will have to switch to another SMS app next month.
August 8, 2023 — Source
Meta's Trusted Partner Program is Failing Miserably: Report
A new study by Internews shows that Meta's Trusted Partner program is coming up woefully short in its mission to protect people.
August 8, 2023 — Source
Norway fines Meta 1 MILLION crowns per day over data harvesting for behavioural ads
Facebook's behavioural advertising has enraged European regulators
August 8, 2023 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — August 3rd, 2023
Meta privately admits its Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses aren't getting much face time
Less than 10 percent of owners actively use their sunglasses.
August 3, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 1st, 2023
Facebook and Instagram's news blackout in Canada starts today
Meta is responding to new legislation by blocking news content on the two platforms.
August 1, 2023 — Source or Source or Source
Facebook needs stricter rules banning gender-based violence, says Oversight Board
A loophole within Meta's bullying and harassment policy enabled a Facebook post depicting a victim of domestic violence to remain on the platform for almost two years.
August 1, 2023 — Source
Meta plans AI-powered chatbots to boost social media numbers
Amid competition from TikTok, Meta looks to the next frontier of user engagement.
August 1, 2023 — Source
Meta to ask EU users' consent to share data for targeted ads
Social media giant Meta on Tuesday said it intends to ask EU-based users to give their consent before allowing targeted advertising on its networks including Facebook, bowing to pressure from European regulators.
August 1, 2023 — Source
Meta Working on Labels for AI-Generated Content: Report
As Meta continues to work on its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including an AI image generator that Meta claims is unrivaled, Meta appears to have ramped up development on numerous generative AI features for its apps, including labels that will allow creators to mark images as "generated by Meta AI."
August 1, 2023 — Source
Meta's Oversight Board recommends stronger rules on gender-based violence
Meta's Oversight Board is calling for changes to the social media giant's policies on gender-based violence. In addition to overturning the decision to preserve a Facebook post making light of domestic abuse, the panel has recommended Meta create policies cracking down on content that "normalizes" the violence by celebrating, justifying or mocking it.
August 1, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 28th, 2023
Did Facebook fuel political polarization during the 2020 election? It's complicated.
There's strong ideological segregation, but proposed interventions didn't change attitudes.
July 28, 2023 — Source
How Facebook does (and doesn't) shape political views
Four long-awaited studies paint a nuanced view of social media's impact on public opinion
July 28, 2023 — Source
Mark Zuckerberg Might Owe You Money, But You're Running Out Of Time To Collect
If you had an active Facebook account in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, Mark Zuckerberg might owe you some money. As part of the Cambridge Analytica scandal that plagued the social media giant, attorneys from Keller Rohrback reached a settlement of $725 million for the class action lawsuit, which will be distributed among eligible Facebook users.
July 28, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 27th, 2023
Facebook's algorithm doesn't alter people's beliefs: Research
Do social media echo chambers deepen political polarization, or simply reflect existing social divisions?
July 27, 2023 — Source
Mark Zuckerberg isn’t being held in contempt of Congress after all
Republicans accused Meta of withholding documents related to content moderation discussions with the White House.
July 27, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 19th, 2023
Facebook behavioral ads banned by Norwegian privacy watchdog
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA), the country's data privacy watchdog, has banned behavioral advertising on Meta's Facebook and Instagram social networks.
July 19, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 14th, 2023
Threads usage drops as Meta blocks VPN access in EU
Move comes as Meta tries to avoid violating privacy laws.
July 14, 2023 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 11th, 2023
Meta is going to let you make video calls as your avatar
If you want to show up as your virtual self, now you can.
July 11, 2023 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — July 7th, 2023
All the questions we still have about Threads, Meta's Twitter killer
Threads may be generating a lot of buzz, but there are many unanswered questions about the service.
July 7, 2023 — Source
Facebook alters fact-checking controls for US users
Meta-owned Facebook has handed US users the controls over fact-checked content, in a potentially significant move that the platform says will give them more power over its algorithm but some analysts insist could benefit purveyors of misinformation.
July 7, 2023 — Source
Meta restores Instagram and Threads account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet
Twitter previously banned a real-time version of ElonJet, which Musk once said was sharing his 'assassination coordinates.'
July 7, 2023 — Source
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Arizona limits building as groundwater dries up
New houses that rely on dwindling groundwater supplies around one of the United States' biggest cities are to be banned, officials said Thursday, in a sign of the strains that drought and climate change are causing across the US west.
June 2, 2023 — Source
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Community-wide geothermal system provides heating and cooling in new Texas development
The shared system provides clean heating and cooling to hundreds of homes at once.
June 2, 2023 — Source
Confusion sets in as Meta content moderators go without pay
Content moderators under Sama, Meta's content review sub-contractor in Africa, earlier today picketed at the company's headquarters in Kenya demanding April salary, while urging it to observe the court orders that barred it from conducting mass layoffs.
May 5, 2023 — Source
Cops told: Er, no, you need a wiretap order if you want real-time Facebook snooping
Privacy: It's a Jersey Thing
June 30, 2023 — Source
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Facebook and Instagram to remove news content in Canada
Meta has announced that it will be removing news content from both Facebook and Instagram in Canada, this is because of a new Online News Act (Bill C-18) which is coming into force in Canada.
June 23, 2023 — Source
Facebook Clickbait: Fraudsters use Google Cloud Run to deceive users
Online criminals are constantly thinking about ways to trap victims through social media platforms. The main goal is to get users to click on malicious links. They often lurk in the background and use sophisticated tactics to deceive their victims.
June 8, 2023 — Source
Facebook is trying to shake off its 'old person's platform' image
Is Facebook the web equivalent of an adult diaper?
May 9, 2023 — Source
Facebook may let EU users download apps directly from ads
Meta will reportedly start testing the feature before the Digital Markets Act takes effect next year.
June 30, 2023 — Source
Facebook might start bypassing Apple and Google's app stores in the EU
Downloading apps directly from Facebook may become a thing.
June 30, 2023 — Source
Facebook to become an iOS, Android app distributor in the EU
Overseas scrutiny of the App Store and Google Play Store has focused on the monopoly that Apple and Google have over apps downloaded on iOS and Android, respectively. Apple cites security as the reason why it doesn't allow the sideloading of apps on the App Store.
June 30, 2023 — Source
Facebook to circumvent Google Play Store, allow app downloads from ads
Facebook will soon give the Google Play Store and Apple App Store a run for their money.
June 30, 2023 — Source
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Get your fair share of Facebook's $725 million privacy payout
If you lived in the United States in the last 15 years and you used Facebook, you can fill out a brief form and claim your part of a $725 million privacy settlement.
April 20, 2023 — Source or Source
Google tells Canada it won't pay "link tax," will pull news links from search
Canada requiring payments from tech to news orgs; similar bills pending in US.
June 30, 2023 — Source
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How To Start Seeing Facebook Reels That Are More Interesting To You
In a perfect world, every time you log into a social media app or platform, all you'll see on your news feed are posts that you actually find riveting, featuring subjects that are tailored toward your likes and interests.
May 5, 2023 — Source
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Judge throws out DC's privacy lawsuit against Meta
A Superior Court judge ruled that Meta 'did not materially mislead consumers as to their response to Cambridge Analytica.'
June 2, 2023 — Source
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Kenya court orders suspension of mass layoff of Facebook moderators
A Kenyan court on Friday ordered the suspension of the mass sacking of scores of content moderators by a subcontractor for Facebook's parent company Meta and directed the social media giant to provide counseling to the employees.
June 2, 2023 — Source or Source
Kenyan court paves way for lawsuit alleging Facebook played role in fueling Ethiopia's Tigray conflict
Ethiopians suing Meta for failing to adequately moderate content that amplified violence that left over half-a-million people dead during the Tigray War have been granted the go-ahead to serve the social media giant outside Kenya. This is the latest case that seeks to compel Facebook to stop amplifying violent, hateful and inciteful posts.
April 28, 2023 — Source
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Malaysia threatens legal action against Meta
Malaysia threatened to take legal action against Meta on Friday, accusing the tech giant of failing to remove "undesirable" content from Facebook.
June 23, 2023 — Source
Maryland school district sues Meta, Google, and TikTok over 'mental health crisis'
The Howard County Public School System joins the growing list of school districts across the US that are suing social media companies.
June 2, 2023 — Source
Meta AI-Assisted Advertising Sales Prove Profitable
Facebook's parent company, Meta, has announced that revenues generated by advertisement sales have improved fortunes, following on from three quarters of consistent slumps. It has reported an operating profit of $5.7 billion for the first quarter of 2023, this announcement arrives as a surprise to business analysts — their calculations predicted yet another decline in advertising sales for Q1 '23.
April 27, 2023 — Source
Meta forced to sell Giphy, takes 87% loss in Shutterstock deal
Zuck and Co face Brexit bonus
May 23, 2023 — Source or Source
Meta is 'accelerating' plans to bring more ads to Reels on Facebook and Instagram
The company will pay Reels creators based on views.
May 9, 2023 — Source
Meta is testing Reels on Quest
You'll scroll through Reels in virtual reality.
June 8, 2023 — Source
Meta to Remove News From Facebook and Instagram in Canada
Meta has responded to new legislation passed in Canada yesterday by removing news content from both Facebook and Instagram.
June 23, 2023 — Source
Meta is working on its own chip, data center design for AI workloads
The Facebook parent said that it is working on a new AI-optimized data center design and the second phase of its 16,000 GPU supercomputer for AI research.
May 19, 2023 — Source
Meta Launches 'Human-Like' AI Image Generation Model
Meta has announced a "human-like" artificial intelligence (AI) image generation model, I-JEPA, and provided components to researchers. The company says the model will be more effective than generative AI models thanks to relying on background knowledge and context, mimicking typical human cognition.
June 20, 2023 — Source
Meta removes Facebook content after notification to do so under Singapore online safety law
A Facebook page containing child sexual exploitation content has been removed, after the social media platform was notified to do so under a Singapore legislation that kicked in just this year.
June 9, 2023 — Source
Meta rolls out new discovery and personalization controls for Facebook Reels
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today that the company is introducing new features that make it easier for users to discover and personalize Facebook Reels recommendations. The company is launching new personalization controls for Reels that let users customize what they want to see more or less of.
May 2, 2023 — Source or Source or Source
Meta says about 10% of its global ad revenue at risk from EU data flows order
Meta's earning call yesterday was upbeat on better than expected revenue for the quarter. However buried in its disclosures to investors is a stark warning on looming regulatory risk it's facing in Europe — where a decision is expected in a matter of weeks (by May 12) that could see the tech giant ordered to suspend its transatlantic data flows.
April 27, 2023 — Source
Meta tells staff to return to office three days a week
'Engineers perform better in person' says Zuckerberg. Hang on, aren't you the defender of the Metaverse?
June 2, 2023 — Source or Source
Meta test puts Reels on the Quest
The Meta Quest 3 is launching this fall.
June 9, 2023 — Source
Meta test will limit news posts for Facebook and Instagram users in Canada
It's a response to the company's objection to the proposed Bill C-18 legislation.
June 2, 2023 — Source or Source or Source
Meta to appeal court ruling declaring content moderators as its employees
Meta is set to appeal Kenya's court decision declaring it as the primary employer of the moderators that review content on its platforms in sub-Saharan Africa.
June 9, 2023 — Source
Meta warned it faces 'heavy sanctions' in EU if it fails to fix child protection issues on Instagram
The European Union has fired a blunt warning at Meta, saying it must quickly clean up its act on child protection or face the risk of "heavy sanctions".
June 8, 2023 — Source
Meta's AI leaders want you to know fears over AI existential risk are "ridiculous"
Plus: Five big takeaways from Europe's AI Act.
June 20, 2023 — Source
Meta's Oversight Board says the company's rules are (slowly) changing for the better
But there are still "wider questions about the accuracy of Meta's content moderation."
June 6, 2023 — Source or Source
Meta's Reality Labs lost $3.99 billion last quarter, bringing its total losses since 2020 to $30 billion
Do people even care about the metaverse anymore (or to begin with)?
April 27, 2023 — Source
Microsoft stashes nearly half a billion in case LinkedIn data drama hits
Irish regulators sniffing around Facebook-for-suits subsidiary have threatened fine
June 2, 2023 — Source
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Report card: Biden's accomplishments on climate justice
Halfway through his term, climate justice advocates and other experts grade the Biden administration's work so far.
June 2, 2023 — Source
Researchers develop new tool to identify nematode pest in beech leaf disease
Beech leaf disease (BLD) is an emerging threat to North American forest ecosystems. It was first discovered in northeastern Ohio in 2012, and has already spread to 12 additional U.S. states and Canadian provinces. At first the cause of the disease was unknown, and the sick and dying trees were diagnosed on symptoms alone: Dark banding along the leaf veins and shriveled, leathery leaves.
June 2, 2023 — Source
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Scammers hack verified Facebook pages to impersonate Meta and Google
The blue check isn't a guarantee.
May 5, 2023 — Source
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Tech companies are finally firing tech workers
Software engineers made up the biggest portion of tech layoffs in 2023.
April 21, 2023 — Source
Technical teams hit by Meta's latest wave of layoffs
Software engineers, graphics programmers and gameplay developers are among the technical teams that reportedly have been impacted by the jobs cuts first announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg back in March.
April 20, 2023 — Source
There Is A Strange Facebook Bug That Is Sending Friend Requests Automatically When You Visit Someone's Profile
A Meta spokesperson reached out to us and commented on the situation, according to them, "a recent update to the Facebook app briefly caused Facebook friend requests to be sent mistakenly.
May 12, 2023 — Source
Two-year voyage finds Pacific coral reef biodiversity is far greater than we know
The diversity of the Pacific coral reef microbiome--microorganisms which help drive and maintain reef productivity and biodiversity--may approach the current estimated total microorganism diversity on Earth according to new research.
June 2, 2023 — Source
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Vietnam to demand social media users verify identities
Vietnam plans to ask all social media users on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and TikTok to verify their identities, citing the need to combat online scams.
May 9, 2023 — Source
Visual misinformation is widespread on Facebook, and often undercounted by researchers
How much misinformation is on Facebook? Several studies have found that the amount of misinformation on Facebook is low or that the problem has declined over time.
June 30, 2023 — Source
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