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Founded by Mark Zuckerberg, fellow Harvard students and his college roommates on February 4th, 2004, Facebook has now grown to 1.94 billion monthly active users as of March 2017. Facebook is the most popular social media site worldwide and also owns other popular social media sites such as Instagram, Whatsapp and Messenger. This multi-billion dollar company has its headquarters in Menlo, California, USA.
Did 'Social Reckoning' have reshoots because of trailer's mixed reaction?
Ahead of the release of The Social Reckoning, director Aaron Sorkin has addressed the film's much-discussed reshoots and limited test screenings.
Meta misled users over Cambridge Analytica data scandal, jury rules
A jury in New Mexico has ruled that Meta misled state residents in a case linked to allegations that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica obtained personal data from millions of Facebook users without their consent.
Saudi Arabia: Sri Lankan sentenced to death over Facebook post
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil migrant worker, Sivarasa Anojan, has reportedly been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over a Facebook post deemed insulting to Islam and Prophet Muhammad.
Meta brings AI game creation to your smartphone
Meta has unveiled two new development tools for its Horizon social platform, aimed at making game creation more accessible.
Facebook, Instagram suffer major outage in US
Meta's social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, suffered a major outage in the United States on Sunday evening.
Meta Oversight Board orders removal of deepfake videos from Facebook
Meta's Oversight Board has directed the tech giant to take down deepfake videos of a UK politician and a young Muslim woman from Facebook.
Meta One brings premium apps and more AI for ₹549/month
Meta has launched a new subscription service called Meta One, bundling its paid offerings into a single package.
Kerala vlogger claims arrest by 'Mujahideen' in Afghanistan, then clarifies
A popular woman travel vlogger from Kerala, Arunima, alleged that she was arrested by the Mujahideen in Bamyan, Afghanistan.
Meta adjusts AI after bot questioned woman about her daughters
Meta has announced plans to change the prompts suggested by its AI chatbot.
Meta sued for using photos to train AI, facial recognition
Meta is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using users' photos without consent.
White House calls Truth Social world's top platform, data disagrees
The White House has declared Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Donald Trump, as the "most powerful and popular social media platform in the world."
Jennifer Lawrence finally joins Instagram after years of avoiding it
Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence, 36, has finally joined Instagram after years of avoiding it.
Facebook faces trial over alleged voter-targeting in 2016 US election
New Mexico has taken Facebook to trial over its role in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which broke during the 2016 US presidential election.
Meta launches AI agent that acts on your behalf
Meta has launched Muse, its latest personal artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed to assist consumers with their daily tasks.
Meta's new flagship model targets better coding and agentic performance
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.3, an upgraded version of its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model.
'The Social Reckoning' trailer puts social media giants on trial
The new trailer for The Social Reckoning, directed by Aaron Sorkin, has been released. The film is a companion piece to the Oscar-nominated film The Social Network and will be released on October 9.
How Meta is changing Instagram and Facebook for teens
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to implement major changes for its platforms in the US.
Meta agrees to $18B settlement over child safety
Meta has agreed to pay $18 billion in a settlement with 29 US states over claims that it endangered children on its platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook.
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit in US for $16.68B
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a massive settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit.
Meta, US states discuss settlement in teen social media trial
Meta Platforms is said to be considering a mid-trial settlement with 29 US states.
Are Facebook, TikTok promoting recruitment content for armed groups?
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused social media giants Facebook and TikTok of failing to stop content from Colombian armed groups that recruits children.
Meta AI app now available for Mac users
Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) app for Mac users. The beta version of the app is primarily targeted at businesses and content creators.
Zuckerberg lied about child safety concerns, claims ex-Meta engineer
Arturo Bejar, a former engineering director at Meta Platforms, has testified against the company in a landmark trial.
Government sent social media blocking orders every 68secs between March-July
Between March and July this year, the Indian government issued an average of one blocking order every 68 seconds to social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Apple sued for misleading users about iCloud+ privacy benefits
Apple is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in California.
'The Social Reckoning': Jeremy Strong emailed Mark Zuckerberg before filming
Jeremy Strong recently revealed that he wrote an email to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg before starting work on The Social Reckoning.
Facebook launches standalone Creator Studio app
Facebook has officially launched its standalone Creator Studio app, an AI-powered platform designed to help content creators grow their audiences and engage with communities.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nearing Liverpool stake purchase: Reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to finalizing a deal for a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool FC, according to Sky News.
Meta set to face another trial over child safety concerns
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to face another major trial this week.
Remember Myspace? It's coming back
Myspace, once the world's leading social media platform, is planning a comeback.
WhatsApp begins age checks in India
Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows Indian users to add their date of birth.
NHRC directs 6 states to file FIR against Meta
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Directors General of Police (DGPs) in six states to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Meta Platforms, News18 reported.
'Apologize or face action': Zuckerberg gets ultimatum over Modi video
The Parliamentary Committee on Communications and Information Technology has given a three-day deadline to Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg.
EU mandates labels for AI-generated content and deepfakes
The European Union (EU) has implemented new rules aimed at improving transparency in artificial intelligence (AI).
Meta India head booked over AI-generated videos of PM Modi
The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered two cases against Arun Srinivas, the head of Meta India, and several Facebook and Instagram accounts over AI-generated morphed content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests.
Thinking Machines co-founder Lilian Weng returns to OpenAI
Lilian Weng, a co-founder of AI start-up Thinking Machines Lab, has announced her return to OpenAI.
Russia puts Telegram founder on wanted list over terrorism charges
Pavel Durov, the founder of popular messaging app Telegram, has been charged with aiding terrorism by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
Meta restores Modi's Facebook video after removing it 'in error'
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said a video was removed in error from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's account.
Facebook doubles down on video with TikTok-inspired revamp
Facebook is planning to revamp its platform in a bid to retain users from switching to rival social media platforms like TikTok.
WhatsApp begins rolling out usernames after talks with Indian government
WhatsApp has reportedly begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature to select users.
Facebook, Instagram down for users globally
Facebook and Instagram, two of Meta's most popular social media platforms, are currently experiencing a major outage.
Meta AI now alerts parents if teens talk about suicide
Meta has rolled out a new safety feature for teenagers using its AI chatbot.
What is 'Broiler Chicken Party' that has emerged in Bangladesh
In response to a viral audio clip comparing Bangladeshi Gen-Z students to "farm chickens," they have launched a satirical platform called the "Broiler Chicken Party" on Facebook.
Centre reviewing Meta's response over child abuse content on Instagram
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is reviewing Meta's response over alleged advertisements and content promoting or facilitating child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM) on Instagram.
Meta appeals landmark social media addiction verdict
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles.
EU says Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design' breaks law
A preliminary EU investigation has found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to the "addictive" design features of Instagram and Facebook.