Meta: News
26 Apr 2024
Delhi High CourtWhy WhatsApp is resisting India's new social media regulation
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service, is resisting a regulation by the Indian government that mandates social media platforms to trace messages and identify their origin.
26 Apr 2024
InstagramThreads's new feature lets you filter offensive words and emojis
Threads is set to improve user experience with the launch of an automatic filtering feature called 'Hidden Words.'
25 Apr 2024
Mark ZuckerbergZuckerberg's shocking salary: $1 base but millions in other income
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, is known for his nominal $1 base salary, making him the lowest-paid employee at the tech giant on paper.
25 Apr 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta sheds $200 billion in market value on bleak forecasts
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, experienced a significant drop in its stock market value this Wednesday, resulting in a loss of nearly $200 billion.
24 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningRay-Ban Meta smart glasses now come with multimodal AI
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, known for their photo-taking, video-making, livestreaming, and headphone-replacing features, have now integrated multimodal AI.
23 Apr 2024
InstagramInstagram is profiting from ads promoting nonconsensual nude image creation
Instagram, a Meta subsidiary, is profiting from advertisements that encourage the creation of nonconsensual nude images through AI-powered apps.
23 Apr 2024
RussiaMeta spokesperson sentenced to 6 years in Russian prison
Andy Stone, a spokesperson for Meta, has been sentenced to six years in prison by a Russian military court.
23 Apr 2024
AppleMeta opens Quest OS to third-party developers to rival Apple
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced its decision to make its proprietary operating system, Meta Horizon OS, available to third-party hardware manufacturers.
19 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta AI won't answer election-related queries in India
Meta recently began testing its chatbot, Meta AI, across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger platforms in India.
19 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFacebook, WhatsApp, Instagram now offer Llama 3-powered Meta AI chatbot
Meta has upgraded its AI chatbot, Meta AI, with its latest large language model (LLM) known as Llama 3.
19 Apr 2024
GoogleMeta releases Llama 3 open-source AI model: Better than GPT-4?
Meta has launched the latest additions to its Llama series of open-source generative AI models, namely the Llama 3.
18 Apr 2024
Facebook'Black Mirror': Meta AI says it has an academically-challenged kid
A recent incident involving Meta's AI chatbot, called Meta AI, has caused confusion in a large New York City-based Facebook group for parents.
17 Apr 2024
GoogleSnap introduces watermarks for images generated using its AI tools
Snap, a prominent social media company, has announced plans to integrate watermarks into images created with its AI-driven tools.
16 Apr 2024
Virtual realityMeta announces new educational hub for Quest VR headsets
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is set to launch a new educational hub for its Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets.
16 Apr 2024
Mark ZuckerbergZuckerberg dodges personal liability in Meta addiction lawsuits in US
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., has successfully avoided personal liability in approximately two dozen lawsuits.
13 Apr 2024
WhatsAppAdvocacy groups raise concerns as Meta lowers WhatsApp age limit
Meta, the parent company of popular messaging app WhatsApp, has reduced the age requirement for users in the UK and EU from 16 to 13.
12 Apr 2024
InstagramInstagram trials new auto image-blurring feature to combat sextortion
Instagram is set to test a new facility aimed at tackling sextortion on its platform.
11 Apr 2024
WhatsAppMeta AI chatbot now available to select WhatsApp India users
WhatsApp has started testing Meta AI chatbot in India.
11 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta unveils more advanced AI chip for faster model training
Meta has announced its latest custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip, designed to boost power and speed up training for its ranking models.
10 Apr 2024
Virtual realityMeta Quest 3 gets 'lying down' mode: How to enable
Meta has introduced a new software update for its Quest 3 headset, featuring several enhancements and features.
10 Apr 2024
WhatsAppFacebook Messenger now lets you share HD photos, shared albums
Meta has introduced a series of new features on its Messenger platform, also known as Facebook Messenger, aimed at enhancing the user experience.
07 Apr 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg surpasses Elon Musk as world's third-richest person
Mark Zuckerberg, the mastermind behind Meta Platforms Inc., has overtaken Elon Musk to become the world's third-richest individual.
04 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta's AI tool struggles to create images of interracial couples
Meta's AI image generator has been found to have difficulties accurately representing interracial couples, according to a report by The Verge.
03 Apr 2024
ThreadsUS President Joe Biden joins fediverse via Instagram Threads
The President of the US, known on social media as @Potus, has broadened his digital presence by joining the fediverse through Instagram Threads.
02 Apr 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI firms running out of training data for LLMs
Artificial intelligence (AI) companies are grappling with a significant challenge, as they aim to develop larger and more sophisticated models.
29 Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta to introduce AI capabilities in Ray-Ban smart glasses
Meta is preparing to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its Ray-Ban smart glasses, as reported by The New York Times.
28 Mar 2024
FacebookMeta enabling anti-transgender hate speech on its platforms, says GLAAD
GLAAD, a prominent global LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, has accused Meta of facilitating the spread of anti-transgender hate speech across its platforms.
27 Mar 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp working on 5 new features to improve user experience
WhatsApp, Meta's globally popular messaging app, is set to roll out a host of new features aimed at elevating the user experience.
27 Mar 2024
FacebookFacebook's secretive 'Project Ghostbusters' exposed: Here's everything we know
In 2016, Facebook embarked on a secretive mission dubbed "Project Ghostbusters."
27 Mar 2024
FacebookMeta urged to reassess 'shaheed' moderation policy by Oversight Board
The Oversight Board has called on Meta, the umbrella company of Facebook and Instagram, to reassess its moderation policy concerning the Arabic term 'shaheed.'
26 Mar 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta is recruiting AI talent without conducting candidate interviews
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, is reportedly spearheading the company's recruitment drive by personally reaching out to AI researchers at Google's DeepMind, according to The Information.
25 Mar 2024
AppleEuropean Commission begins antitrust probes into Apple, Meta, and Google
The European Commission has launched five separate investigations into tech giants Apple, Google, and Meta.
23 Mar 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp to introduce 'Ask Meta AI' feature: How it works
WhatsApp is gearing up to roll out a fresh update via the Google Play Beta Program.
21 Mar 2024
AppleMeta, X, Microsoft, Match unite against Apple's third-party payment rules
Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group, are backing Epic Games in its protest against Apple's new fee on payments processed outside the App Store.
21 Mar 2024
ThreadsThreads introduces Tinder-like swipe gestures to train its content algorithm
Threads, a social media platform under Meta's umbrella, is trialing a novel feature called "Algo Tune."
20 Mar 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta adds 'Trending Now' section to boost conversations on Threads
Meta is introducing the 'Trending Now' feature on Threads, offering users a snapshot of the most engaging conversations happening in real time.
19 Mar 2024
FacebookMeta proposes lower subscription fees for ad-free Facebook, Instagram
Meta is planning a significant reduction in its monthly subscription charges for Facebook and Instagram in response to privacy and antitrust regulator concerns.
18 Mar 2024
TechnologyLeak reveals specs of Meta's more affordable Quest 3 headset
Meta is working on Quest 3s, according to the X user @Lunayian, who has shared the images from a Meta User Research meeting conducted via Zoom.
18 Mar 2024
Virtual realityThis mixed-reality game transforms your room into custom spaceship
Starship Home, a mixed reality game exclusive to Meta Quest 3, is set to revolutionize the gaming landscape by converting your surroundings into bespoke spaceships.
15 Mar 2024
Facebook MessengerMeta's platforms are being utilized for trading child abuse material
A recent investigation has revealed that Meta's Facebook Messenger and Meta Pay are being exploited by pedophiles to trade child sexual abuse material.
15 Mar 2024
FacebookCritics miffed as Meta restricts access to content monitoring tool
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to replace its data tool, CrowdTangle, with a new one named Meta Content Library this August.
