The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) partnered with Meta to launch Instagram’s new Teen Accounts feature in Pakistan. The event included representatives from Meta, UNICEF, and key child protection organizations. It aimed to raise awareness about online safety for teenagers. During the launch, live demonstrations showed how Teen Accounts work and protect youth online. Officials emphasized […]
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Bilawal discusses AI, online safety features with Meta delegation
Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday met with a delegation from Meta Platforms led by Director of Public Policy for South and Central Asia, Sarim Aziz. During the meeting, the Meta delegation briefed Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on recent developments related to Meta AI and the new safety features introduced for teen […]
UN nations sign first cybercrime treaty
HANOI – More than 60 countries signed the first-ever United Nations treaty on cybercrime in Hanoi on Saturday, marking a historic step toward building global cooperation against online criminal activity. However, the treaty has drawn sharp criticism from tech companies and human rights groups, who warn it could lead to increased state surveillance and misuse […]
New Instagram feature lets parents block AI chats for teens
Meta announced a new feature allowing parents to disable their teens’ private AI chats on Instagram. This step aims to increase safety after criticism over AI chatbot behavior. The company wants to prevent minors from engaging in inappropriate conversations with AI characters. Earlier this week, Meta said it will guide its AI content for teens […]
Apple Sued by Neuroscientists for Allegedly Using Pirated Books to Train AI Model
CALIFORNIA– Apple is facing a lawsuit in federal court filed by two neuroscientists who claim the company used pirated books to train its artificial intelligence system, known as Apple Intelligence. The suit, filed Thursday in California by Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik, professors at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, alleges that Apple relied […]
Meta tightens teen safety across Facebook and Messenger
Meta has expanded its ‘Teen Accounts’ feature to Facebook and Messenger users in Pakistan starting this week. The move is aimed at giving teens a safer and more controlled online experience, the company announced on Thursday. This feature has already been rolled out globally on Instagram and is now being extended to all Meta platforms. […]
Facebook cracks down on content theft
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a major crackdown on users who post stolen or copied content on the platform. This new policy aims to stop such users from earning money through Facebook’s monetization programs. The changes were first revealed in April 2025 and are now being actively enforced to reduce spam and […]
Meta joins Pakistan’s AI revolution with local support and training
Meta, the global tech giant, has offered full support to Pakistan in advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) goals. A high-level delegation from Meta met with Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, in Islamabad. The meeting focused on boosting Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, supporting AI use, and preparing youth for future tech jobs. During […]
AI gets bold: Meta bots will now message you first
Meta is testing a new AI feature that lets its chatbots send messages to users without being prompted. This marks a major shift in how artificial intelligence tools interact with users across Meta’s platforms. The feature is part of a project called “Project Omni” and is currently being tested with custom AI bots through Meta […]
WhatsApp business gets smarter with AI and voice calling
Meta has introduced new features for WhatsApp Business users, aiming to make business communication smarter and more efficient. The latest updates include voice calling and AI-powered automated chats and product recommendations. These tools are designed to help companies connect with customers more effectively and conveniently. According to a leading tech website, Meta announced these features […]