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Meta's new AI team delivered first key models internally this month, CTO says
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, CTO Andrew Bosworth said the models built by Meta's Superintelligence Labs team, formed last year, showed significant promise.
Meta removes 'hate speech against Zionists when antisemitic tropes are invoked'
Trump says he will sign order curbing state AI laws
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
What Meta’s announcement could mean for online antisemitism
Ultimately, Meta's announced changes may mean longer and wider exposure for Jew-hatred online.
Meta drops restrictions which protected LGBTQ community
Meta's global policy chief stated, "It’s not right that things can be said on TV or the floor of Congress but not on our platforms."
WhatsApp continues to innovate: Soon – Direct dialer from the app
Meta is upgrading WhatsApp with a new dialer that allows direct dialing from the app without adding contacts. The feature is being gradually rolled out to the iPhone beta version.
WhatsApp goes down, users report
The messaging had previously appeared to be down for worldwide users in April.
New on Instagram: How to change annoying reels in your feed
The app lets you reset content recommendations, start fresh, and get rid of annoying suggestions. You can also unfollow accounts during the reset process.
Meta to compensate half a million German users €100 due to data leak
A German court may require Meta to compensate half a million users without proof of damage, following a 2021 data leak. Meta: "The decision conflicts with the European Court's ruling."
Meta will face antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions
The FTC sued Meta's Facebook in 2020, during the Trump administration, alleging that the company acted illegally to maintain its social network monopoly.
Instagram degrades quality of unpopular videos on the platform
This announcement has raised concerns among creators who fear the policy could limit their audience reach.
Meta begins testing facial recognition for account recovery
The new technology developed will be used primarily in cases of account breaches to help individuals regain access to their accounts.
'Wineglasses and detergent': Meta fires employees over misuse of meal vouchers - report
Meta employees working in the company's smaller premises receive meal vouchers amounting to $20 for breakfast and 25$ for lunch and dinner.