Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Meta, X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
Recalled products tied to infant deaths still being sold on Meta’s Facebook Marketplace, lawmakers say
Amazon, Walmart, Target and other online marketplaces also received letters.
Amazon, Walmart, Target and other online marketplaces also received letters.
Facebook users have until Aug. 25 to file claim for lawsuit settlement money — what to know
If you're hoping to get any money from a $725 million Facebook lawsuit settlement, you have until Friday to file a claim.
If you're hoping to get any money from a $725 million Facebook lawsuit settlement, you have until Friday to file a claim.
Mark Zuckerberg says ‘it’s time to move on’ from Elon Musk proposed cage fight
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.
Zuckerberg says he's 'ready to fight' Musk
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
Facebook users have one month left to apply for share of $725M settlement
U.S. Facebook users have one more month to apply for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement that parent company Meta agreed to pay late last year. Here's how.
U.S. Facebook users have one more month to apply for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement that parent company Meta agreed to pay late last year. Here's how.
Zuckerberg shows off ripped physique on Instagram after Musk challenges him to cage match
This is not an alternate timeline, this is real life.
This is not an alternate timeline, this is real life.
Twitter users react to new social media app Threads
Meta's new Threads is designed similarly to Twitter with short messages to a wider audience.
Meta's new Threads is designed similarly to Twitter with short messages to a wider audience.
Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over Threads app: report
Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over its new, text-based app called Threads, according to a letter obtained by Semafor.
Twitter has threatened legal action against Meta over its new, text-based app called Threads, according to a letter obtained by Semafor.
What is Threads? Meta's new app that's taking on Twitter
Threads is billed as a “text-based conversation app" that is linked to Instagram, with the listing teasing a Twitter-like microblogging experience.
Threads is billed as a “text-based conversation app" that is linked to Instagram, with the listing teasing a Twitter-like microblogging experience.
Alleged makeup thieves busted after cops' hilarious Facebook burn
The Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Police Department's social media post was widely praised by users.
The Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Police Department's social media post was widely praised by users.
‘Look who died’ scam circulating on Facebook; here's how to protect your account
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to hide and lock conversations
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
Facebook failed to protect privacy of children using Messenger Kids app, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.
The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.
Dog reunited with family after 301 days with Texas animal shelter
A Facebook post by the Austin Animal Center reunited a dog and her family after nearly a year apart.
A Facebook post by the Austin Animal Center reunited a dog and her family after nearly a year apart.
How to get money from Facebook’s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Wife accused of murdering husband on Facebook Live
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.