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  Instagram, WhatsApp users can now use voice commands for image editing on Meta AI

  Technology | September 26, 2024 7:23 IST

  Meta is currently hosting its Meta Connect 2024 event. The company has announced voice command image editing feature to MetaAI, which was launched last year.

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  'Facebook has discredited itself': Kremlin fumes as Meta bans Russian media over 'interference'

  World | September 17, 2024 17:28 IST

  Meta on Monday said it was banning RT and Rossiya Segodnya among other Russian state media, claiming the outlets had used deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online.

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  Meta cracks down on Russian state-controlled media globally

  Technology | September 17, 2024 13:22 IST

  Meta has banned Russian-controlled media from its platform due to their covert operations. The company fears that these media platforms will engage in deceptive practices going forward too.

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  Ex-Yahoo, Google, and Facebook exec: Why taking a demotion was a smart career move

  Technology | September 16, 2024 17:50 IST

  After spending over two decades in leadership roles, Jennifer Dulski, who worked with major tech companies founded Rising Team, a leadership development platform.

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  This country to ban social media for children despite huge criticism | Check minimum age to access

  World | September 10, 2024 16:06 IST

  The Australian move comes as parents increasingly call for their children to be protected online and with the opposition party promising a social media ban for children under 16 if it wins elections due by May next year.

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  'I regret we were not more outspoken': Zuckerberg claims Biden govt forced to censor COVID content

  World | August 27, 2024 13:56 IST

  Zuckerberg claimed that senior Biden administration officials pressured his social media company to censor COVID-19 content during the pandemic. He also stated that he would resist such pressure if it occurred again.

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  How to enable Dark Mode in the Facebook app?

  Technology | August 11, 2024 18:46 IST

  If you are annoyed with the bright white background of your Facebook homepage then here is how you can turn that white base light to black- making it less stressful for your eyes.

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  Facebook removes 63,000 accounts in Nigeria over 'sextortion' scams

  Technology | July 24, 2024 18:30 IST

  These scams were conducted by Nigerian online fraudsters, known as "Yahoo boys"- who are popular in the region for conducting a variety of scams, including impersonating people in financial distress or posing as Nigerian princes offering extraordinary investment returns.

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  Meta to ease restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts

  Technology | July 14, 2024 18:08 IST

  Meta's decision to lift restrictions on Trump's accounts marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over political speech and social media regulation. It reflects Meta's evolving policies regarding the balance between allowing political expression and maintaining community standards.

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  Meta error restricts political content even to users who have opted-in: Here's what the company said

  Technology | June 27, 2024 15:14 IST

  Meta has a filter that restricts political content recommendations for users by default. Interested users can opt in to view political content. However, due to an error, the company was restricting it to users who have opted in.

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  Meta is rolling out this WhatsApp feature to Messenger: Here's how it will work

  Technology | June 08, 2024 17:11 IST

  The WhatsApp feature works in a slightly different way in Messenger. It will help organisations, schools, and other private groups communicate in a more organised and structured way.

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  Meta removes 17 million bad posts from Indian accounts of Facebook and Instagram

  Technology | June 03, 2024 17:45 IST

  Meta has deleted around 11.6 million posts from Facebook and 5.4 million from Instagram. The accounts which were removed were from India and due to safety protocol, the company took this step.

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  'All Eyes on Rafah': What does it mean and why millions are sharing the viral pic I EXPLAINED

  Explainers | May 30, 2024 10:43 IST

  In Rafah, Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have led to the tragic loss of life, claiming the lives of at least 45 Palestinians, among them many innocent children. Consequently, a wave of condemnation against Israel surged across various social media platforms with the hashtag- "All eyes on Rafah".

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  WhatsApp introduces ‘One-minute long voice note’ for status: How to use it?

  Technology | May 29, 2024 18:04 IST

  WhatsApp's latest update has added a significant security layer to the voice note status feature by enabling users to share one-minute voice notes, providing a more seamless and comprehensive way to communicate through statuses.

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  Facebook, Instagram down for several users as Meta services hit by widespread outages

  Technology | May 15, 2024 9:17 IST

  A few users faced difficulties accessing Facebook and Instagram, leading to inconvenience. It's worth noting that not all users were affected by these issues, but rather only a subset of users experienced problems as Meta services were facing some issues.

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  Meta introduces advanced AI tools for advertisers on Facebook, Instagram

  Technology | May 08, 2024 19:30 IST

  Meta AI has introduced new generative AI tools for Facebook and Instagram users to help them create attractive posts and gain maximum engagement.

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  After Instagram and Facebook, Meta tests bonus program for Threads: All you need to know

  Technology | April 30, 2024 20:27 IST

  Meta has set out certain border guidelines that creators need to follow to be eligible for a bonus program. The program is also aimed at increasing the engagement on the platform, which has recently crossed 150 million monthly active users.

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  Meta rollouts Llama 3-powered Meta AI across WhatsApp, Instagram, more: Check features, availability

  Technology | April 19, 2024 10:56 IST

  Meta AI was initially available in the US. The company has now rolled out Llama 3-based Meta AI across major countries including Australia, Canada, Ghana, Jamaica, and more. This chatbot will be available on Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.

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  40000 people working at Meta to safeguard global elections online: Mark Zuckerberg

  Technology | April 14, 2024 11:39 IST

  The social media giant also asserted that it has dedicated over $20 billion to develop teams and technology aimed at safeguarding online elections.

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  Meta introduces new tools to protect teens against sextortion, intimate image abuse

  Technology | April 12, 2024 14:40 IST

  Meta has failed to prevent the promotion of child sexual abuse material on its platform, but new tools bring hope that it could become safer. These tools will make it more difficult for potential scammers and criminals to find and interact with teens.