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Meta claims Israeli spyware firm NSO Group failed to complain, demands further pressure by US gov't

The complaint accuses the Israeli firm of running a phishing campaign that tricks users into clicking links leading to malicious websites, and of testing its products on WhatsApp accounts and groups.

 An illustrative image of the NSO Group logo on a smartphone.
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Report: Meta is developing an AI pendant

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Facebook and WhatsApp

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Facebook and WhatsApp

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Meta separates groups from Facebook and launches a new app


Antisemitism isn't history, it's current events - opinion

The world’s oldest hatred is not disappearing but instead is growing. This revelation is not just unsettling; it is a call to action for societies worldwide to confront and combat these prejudices.

 A DEMONSTRATION takes place in Vienna, this past November, marking the anniversary of pogroms in 1938. A sign reads: ‘No room for antisemitism.’ The rise in antisemitic beliefs is a sobering reminder that the fight against hatred is far from over, say the writers.

Jewish groups pushed Meta to crack down on hate speech. Now, the company is reversing course

The company also did not signal any changes to its ban on Holocaust denial in its announcement, and the leaked materials also did not address the ban, which Zuckerberg announced in 2020.

 META CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers a speech at the Meta Connect event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California.

What Meta’s announcement could mean for online antisemitism

Ultimately, Meta's announced changes may mean longer and wider exposure for Jew-hatred online.

 Pro-Palestinian flags and banners pass in front of a counter-protest by supporters of Israel during a demonstration in London, Britain November 30, 2024.

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."

 META CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers a speech at the Meta Connect event at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California.

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.

 The WhatsApp dialer. Without adding contacts

WhatsApp goes down, users report

The messaging had previously appeared to be down for worldwide users in April. 

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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.

 Instagram: Refresh Only After Scrolling

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 compensate half a million users in Germany €100

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.

 Meta announces testing of facial recognition.

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.

 Instagram users using the app.