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  Meta removes 26 million pieces of problematic content from FB and Instagram - Here's why

  Technology | February 02, 2024 13:24 IST

  Meta removed millions of pieces of content violating policies on Facebook and Instagram in India, based on user reports through the Indian grievance mechanism.

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  Facebook, Instagram, TikTok CEOs face tough questions on child safety online I Proceedings LIVE

  World | January 31, 2024 22:59 IST

  Meta will likely be a central focus of the hearing, as the California-based tech giant has been sued by dozens of states that say it knowingly and deliberately designed features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms and failed to protect them from online predators.

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  Facebook and Instagram safety upgrade: Meta introduces stricter messaging settings

  Technology | January 26, 2024 12:45 IST

  Meta introduces stricter messaging rules on Instagram and Facebook to enhance online safety for teenagers, limiting adult messages to teens who don't follow them and implementing default settings for teens under 16 to only receive messages from approved contacts.

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  Meta enables EU users to disconnect Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger Accounts

  Technology | January 23, 2024 8:16 IST

  The move aims to provide users in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland with increased choices on how they utilize Meta's services and features, aligning with the DMA set to take effect in March.

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  Facebook and Instagram are the most 'data-hungry' applications | Know-more

  Technology | January 18, 2024 21:59 IST

  a US judge has ruled that Mark Zuckerberg- Meta founder and CEO must participate in a deposition as part of an ongoing lawsuit in Texas concerning the company's face recognition technology.

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  Mark Zuckerberg to give deposition in Texas lawsuit over facial recognition

  Technology | January 17, 2024 21:31 IST

  In 2020, Meta settled a USD 650 million class action lawsuit in Illinois over similar violations to the state’s biometric privacy law. In late 2021, the tech giant ceased its use of the technology.

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  Meta takes steps to shield teens from inappropriate content: What it means?

  Technology | January 10, 2024 16:04 IST

  Meta is making Instagram and Facebook safer for teens by automatically applying stricter content controls and hiding sensitive search results, with added privacy features and notifications for recommended settings.

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  Will FB, Instagram and other social media giants delete data of inactive users? Deets inside

  Technology | December 29, 2023 13:46 IST

  The rules, if implemented, could reshape how social media, e-commerce, and other platforms handle user data and may introduce more transparency regarding data breaches.

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  New WhatsApp feature allow direct sharing of status to Instagram: Check latest update

  Technology | December 20, 2023 8:36 IST

  WhatsApp is developing a feature allowing users to share their status updates directly to Instagram. This feature, found in the latest Android beta version, suggests the shortcut to users right after posting a new status.

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  Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi's Facebook account hacked

  Delhi | December 16, 2023 8:14 IST

  Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi informed to remain aware of any unusual activity since her Facebook account was hacked. She further informed that they are trying to fix it.

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  YouTube tops in popular list of platforms among teens | Know-why

  Technology | December 13, 2023 15:23 IST

  The report found out that teen girls were more fond of using YouTube than boys, who constantly use TikTok (22 per cent vs. 12 per cent) and Snapchat (17 per cent vs. 12 per cent).

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  How to use 'Meta Imagine'- an AI image generator?

  Technology | December 07, 2023 14:52 IST

  Meta said that it will add invisible watermarking to the Imagine with Meta AI experience which will help in increasing transparency and traceability in the coming weeks (timeline not specified, by the time of writing). The invisible watermark will be applied with a deep learning model.

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  Your FB Messenger now got extra protection and new features: Check latest update here

  Technology | December 07, 2023 12:49 IST

  Meta has introduced end-to-end encryption for personal messages and calls on Facebook Messenger, along with additional features. Here's everything you need to know.

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  Meta ends cross-app chats – What it means for Facebook and Instagram users?

  Technology | December 06, 2023 12:41 IST

  Changes are coming in how Instagram and Facebook Messenger interact, with the end of cross-app communication. Users should be prepared for the shift in mid-December, where new conversations with Facebook accounts on Instagram won't be possible, and existing chats will become read-only.

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  Facebook crackdown against fake Chinese accounts that tried to spread fake news about India | Deets

  Technology | December 05, 2023 14:39 IST

  These accounts, masquerading as Indian users, were extensively engaged in propagating deceptive information related to Indian politics and various national security matters.

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  New Ducktail malware variant targeting Facebook Business accounts: Cybersecurity Alert

  Technology | November 26, 2023 15:10 IST

  The main objective of the cyber attackers is to compromise the Business accounts on the social networking platform led by Mark Zuckerberg. The hacker’s main focus is on the employees in key roles which reflects a strategic approach.

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  How to keep Threads posts away from Instagram and Facebook? This update might help

  Technology | November 13, 2023 19:12 IST

  Adam Mosseri said that Meta is working on a Threads application programming interface (API) to help the developers to build different apps and experiences around the X rival.

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  Meta's new money making features for Instagram and Facebook creators: Check details

  Technology | November 07, 2023 15:14 IST

  Meta-owned Facebook is introducing additional features to help creators earn money on its platform, Insta and FB. These updates include a holiday bonus program on Instagram, expanded subscription options, and streamlined ad participation to support content creators in monetising their content.

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  Meta's latest update: Creators can now publish instant games on Facebook

  Technology | November 04, 2023 18:54 IST

  Meta is introducing a new way for creators to publish their Instant Games directly on Facebook, even during the early stages of development. This move offers more flexibility to game creators and allows for experimentation and user feedback.

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  Meta introduces new tools for creators on Facebook to boost content

  Technology | November 03, 2023 11:39 IST

  To provide further support to content creators, Meta is launching search and shortcuts in the Creator Support Hub on mobile devices within the professional dashboard.