Meta is reportedly adjusting its teen-focused policies as part of a long-term strategy to regain young users on Instagram, amid slowing growth and weaker engagement in several key markets. According to internal planning documents cited in media reports, the company is increasingly concerned about declining teen sign-ups, particularly in wealthier regions where platforms such as […]
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Zuckerberg offers noise-canceling headphones to ease construction woes
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly gifted noise-canceling headphones to neighbors in an effort to ease frustrations caused by years of construction activity at his Palo Alto compound. Read More: Zuckerberg says US pressure on Covid-19 posts was ‘wrong’ Zuckerberg has spent more than $110 million acquiring at least 11 properties in the Crescent […]
Facebook introduces paid limits on link sharing
Facebook has begun testing a major change to how users share external links on the platform, introducing limits for non-paying accounts. Under the new policy, users who do not subscribe will be restricted to sharing only two links per month in organic posts. The new subscription-based model for link sharing is currently live for select […]
EU to probe Meta over AI features in WhatsApp
BRUSSELS: The European Union is preparing a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms concerning its rollout of artificial intelligence features in WhatsApp, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. The probe reflects growing scrutiny of Big Tech’s use of generative AI on widely used platforms. Read More: Pakistan, Meta join forces on digital trade and AI According to the […]
Russia considers banning WhatsApp over alleged crime links
MOSCOW – Russia is reportedly considering a ban on the popular messaging service WhatsApp, accusing the platform of failing to prevent and suppress criminal activity. The move is part of a broader push by Moscow to encourage Russians to adopt state-backed digital services. Read More: WhatsApp reintroduces ‘About’ status like Instagram Notes In August, authorities had […]
Meta in talks to buy Google AI chips, challenging Nvidia dominance
SAN FRANCISCO: Meta Platforms is reportedly in discussions with Google to purchase billions of dollars’ worth of the Alphabet-owned company’s AI chips for use in its data centers starting in 2027, according to The Information. The deal could also include renting Google’s chips as early as next year. Read More: Meta hid evidence linking social media […]
Meta warns young Australians ahead of social media ban
SYDNEY: Technology giant Meta has begun alerting thousands of young Australians to download their digital histories and prepare to delete their accounts ahead of a historic social media ban. The new law, taking effect on December 10, will prohibit children under 16 from using several major platforms, including Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Read More: […]
WhatsApp reintroduces ‘About’ status like Instagram Notes
Meta-owned WhatsApp is bringing back its “About” status feature, allowing users to post short text updates similar to Instagram Notes. The feature lets users share what they’re up to, why they may not be available, or start conversations with their contacts. Read More: WhatsApp to roll out face and fingerprint login for chat backups Unlike Instagram […]
MPA orders Meta to stop using PG-13 label
Meta has received a cease-and-desist letter from the Motion Picture Association (MPA), demanding the company immediately stop using the term “PG-13” on its platforms, The Wall Street Journal reported. The dispute began last month when Meta stated that teens on Instagram would, by default, only see content adhering to PG-13 movie ratings. The MPA responded […]
Meta acquires 1GW solar power to fuel AI ambitions
Tech giant Meta has signed a deal to acquire around 1 gigawatt of solar power, further expanding its renewable energy portfolio to over 3 gigawatts this year, as the company seeks to support its growing artificial intelligence operations. Meta finalized two agreements in Louisiana to purchase the environmental attributes of 385 megawatts of electricity, with […]