Meta: News
19 Jan 2024
Facebook100K children being sexually harassed daily on Facebook, Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing allegations that around 100,000 children using its platforms encounter online sexual harassment daily.
19 Jan 2024
Mark ZuckerbergMeta plans to build AGI and open it to developers
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared the company's plans to develop its own artificial general intelligence (AGI) and eventually make it accessible to developers.
18 Jan 2024
FacebookSheryl Sandberg steps down from Meta's board after 12 years
Sheryl Sandberg, who held the position of Meta's Chief Operating Officer (COO) for 14 years and served as a board member for 12 years, has decided to step down from the company's board of directors.
13 Jan 2024
InstagramInstagram co-founders' Artifact news app shutting down soon: Here's why
Artifact, a US-based news aggregation app-turned-social network launched by Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, is shutting down.
13 Jan 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp beta for Android brings new settings to manage updates
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature with its Android beta version 2.24.2.13, which allows users to manage app updates through the preinstalled Meta App Manager application.
11 Jan 2024
MicrosoftBig Tech companies score poorly in Glassdoor's 2024 rankings
The tech industry is not having its best time and that is showing up in how employees are ranking their current or former employers.
10 Jan 2024
FacebookLawsuit alleges Meta runs content sexualizing minors besides corporate ads
Facebook and Instagram are facing accusations of profiting from corporate ads placed next to content, that may promote child sexual exploitation.
07 Jan 2024
ThreadsInstagram boss apologizes for irrelevant, hateful recommendations on Threads
Over the last few weeks, Threads has flooded user feeds with low-quality recommendations, including irrelevant content, engagement baits, and even hate speech, particularly transphobic posts.
07 Jan 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp to let you share music audio during video calls
WhatsApp's latest beta update for Android, version 2.24.1.19, has introduced a new feature that lets users share video and music audio during video calls.
05 Jan 2024
WhatsAppWhatsApp working on new features for Windows and Android
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature for its Windows native app through the official beta channel on the Microsoft Store.
29 Dec 2023
InstagramBest Instagram updates that caught our attention in 2023
In 2023, Instagram rolled out a variety of new features and updates to boost user experience and cater to content creators, and users alike.
28 Dec 2023
WhatsAppBest WhatsApp features released in 2023
Meta rolled out a slew of exciting new features for WhatsApp this year, making the popular messaging app even more user-friendly.
23 Dec 2023
Ministry of Electronics and ITOTT services are exempt from Telecom Bill 2023: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Earlier this week, the Indian Government presented new legislation to substitute three existing laws governing the telecom industry within the country.
21 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentTelecom Bill: Meta fears Indian government might regulate internet apps
Meta, the tech giant behind popular apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is concerned about India's Telecommunications Bill, 2023, Moneycontrol reported.
20 Dec 2023
TechnologyTop tech innovations that caught our attention in 2023
Year after year, advancements in technology keep redefining the possible. The most meaningful ones are those that help solve real-world issues and improve our daily lives.
15 Dec 2023
ThreadsMeta's Threads is heading to fediverse: What changes
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared that Threads is testing integration with ActivityPub, which would make posts accessible on Mastodon and other ActivityPub-supported platforms.
14 Dec 2023
ThreadsMeta's Threads app now finally available in the EU
Meta's new social media platform, Threads, has finally reached the European Union, opening its doors to nearly 448 million users.
14 Dec 2023
InstagramInstagram makes it easier to remove fake followers: Here's how
Meta is introducing new tools on Instagram to help users take control of spam and bot content on their feeds.
13 Dec 2023
GoogleGoogle, Meta, Qualcomm form coalition for open digital ecosystems
Google, Meta, Qualcomm, and seven other tech giants have teamed up to form the Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems (CODE).
13 Dec 2023
FacebookHow Meta's fact-checking program will work on Threads
Meta is gearing up to launch its fact-checking program on the Threads platform, ahead of the major elections in the US and India next year.
11 Dec 2023
Congress Party'Over Rs. 40cr': Congress outspent BJP on ads in November
In India, the top 20 political advertisers (online) for November reportedly spent Rs. 36.31 crore on 15,405 advertisements on Google Ads, while 7,901 ads worth Rs. 5.98 crore were published through Meta's platforms.
07 Dec 2023
FacebookYour Facebook Messenger chats are now end-to-end encrypted
Meta has started introducing end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook users.
05 Dec 2023
IBMMeta and IBM forge open-source alliance against big AI players
Meta Platforms and IBM have partnered to form the 'AI Alliance.' Their goal? To promote responsible innovation in artificial intelligence (AI).
05 Dec 2023
InstagramMeta to discontinue cross-messaging between Instagram and Facebook: Here's why
Meta has decided to discontinue the feature that lets users chat with Facebook friends on Instagram. The change will come into effect later this month.
05 Dec 2023
HarvardDisinformation researcher accuses Harvard of firing her on Meta's orders
Dr. Joan Donovan, a well-known disinformation expert, has accused Harvard University of ending her project and forcing her out to protect its ties with Facebook's parent company, Meta.
03 Dec 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp to soon let users share statuses directly to Instagram
WhatsApp has constantly been exploring innovative methods for users to share status updates on various platforms.
02 Dec 2023
FacebookMeta platforms failing to stop child abuse content, says report
Meta has reportedly dedicated months to addressing child safety issues on its platforms, Instagram and Facebook. However, it is still encountering challenges in preventing its own systems from promoting an extensive network of accounts associated with pedophilia.
30 Nov 2023
ThreadsMeta's Threads set to launch in EU next month
US tech giant Meta is gearing up to introduce Threads, its text-based social network, to the European Union (EU).
30 Nov 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp introduces 'Secret Code' feature for enhanced chat privacy
WhatsApp is stepping up its privacy game with a new "Secret Code" feature, adding an extra layer of protection to your most sensitive conversations.
29 Nov 2023
Mark Zuckerberg4,000 calories; 8 hours sleep: Mark Zuckerberg reveals his routine
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently offered a sneak peek into his daily routine during a Facebook live Q&A session.
28 Nov 2023
EuropeMeta's paid ad-free service draws privacy complaint in Austria
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is facing a privacy complaint in Europe over its new paid ad-free subscription service.
28 Nov 2023
InstagramInstagram promotes child-sexualizing reels to followers of teen influencers: Report
Instagram's Reels feature has come under fire for allegedly showing explicit content, including "risqué footage of children" and adult videos, to accounts that followed young influencers, according to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
27 Nov 2023
InstagramMeta intentionally made social media addictive for children: Court documents
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook, is facing allegations of intentionally designing its social media platforms to be addictive for children, according to a legal complaint unsealed recently and reported by The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
26 Nov 2023
FacebookMeta accused of targeting under-13s, deceiving public about age-verification measures
A freshly unsealed complaint in a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has claimed it knowingly allowed and even pursued children under 13 to use its platforms.
19 Nov 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta dissolves Responsible AI team; members to support cross-team efforts
Meta has reportedly disbanded its Responsible AI (RAI) team, which was focused on ensuring the safety of its artificial intelligence (AI) projects.
18 Nov 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team announce multi-year partnership
WhatsApp, the popular private messaging platform, has embarked on a multi-year collaboration with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team.
18 Nov 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp introduces new icons for chat attachment view on iOS
WhatsApp's latest update has brought fresh icons to the chat attachment view on iOS, providing users with a contemporary experience when deciding what to share during a conversation.
17 Nov 2023
ThreadsYou can now use Threads from your mobile web browser
Meta's Threads app is now accessible from mobile web browsers as well, broadening the platform's reach and providing a more adaptable experience for users.
17 Nov 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp is highlighting AI-powered chats with new shortcut button
WhatsApp is working on an exciting new feature called AI chats, which is meant to help users with daily tasks, by providing suggestions and recommendations.
16 Nov 2023
InstagramInstagram users can now create meme-worthy reels: Here's how
Instagram is introducing a series of enhancements to elevate user experience across various content formats such as reels, feed images, carousel posts, and stories.
