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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to get Parliamentary panel summon over his recent remark
Technology | Jan 14, 2025, 03:59 PM ISTMark Zuckerberg made a remark about global election trends while speaking on a podcast. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has also criticized Elon Musk for his comments.
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President Biden criticizes Meta for abandoning fact-checking feature, calls it shameful
News | Jan 11, 2025, 04:09 PM ISTMeta CEO Zuckerberg scrapped US fact-checking, drawing criticism from President Biden. This significant shift in handling political content signals a desire to improve relations with the incoming administration. The move precedes President-elect Trump's inauguration.
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Meta braces for Trump 2.0 as it loosens hate speech rules; scraps fact-checking from its platforms
World | Jan 09, 2025, 10:24 AM ISTMark Zukcerberg's Meta has decided to loosen its rules around hate speech and abuse after scrapping fact-checking from its different platforms. Critics allege that the move has come to take favours from the incoming Donald Trump administration in the US.
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Meta dilutes content moderation policy, paves the way for X-like Community Notes model
Technology | Jan 07, 2025, 06:38 PM ISTMeta has established many guidelines regarding the type of content that can be posted on its platform. The company is now relaxing these guidelines and will concentrate on addressing illegal and high-severity violations.
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Instagram introduces DM scheduling feature: A game-changer for creators and users
Technology | Dec 19, 2024, 01:07 PM ISTInstagram now lets users schedule Direct Messages (DMs), a handy feature for creators to plan posts or users to send messages at the right time. Noticed first by social media expert Lindsey Gamble, Meta has confirmed the global rollout, allowing messages to be scheduled up to 29 days in advance.
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WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, ChatGPT face global outage, users affected worldwide
Apps | Dec 12, 2024, 07:01 AM ISTPopular platforms WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and ChatGPT faced a massive global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access services.
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Yearender 2024: From Microsoft to IRCTC, millions affected by major service outages this year
Technology | Dec 11, 2024, 06:38 PM ISTThis year, numerous tech companies' servers have experienced long outages, causing significant trouble for users. Let's explore the top five service interruptions of the year.
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WhatsApp latest update brings new typing indicator for users to enhance chatting experience
Technology | Dec 06, 2024, 01:20 PM ISTWhatsApp's new typing indicator has been in testing for a while, and the company has now begun rolling it out to users worldwide.
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Meta bans 20 lakh accounts to combat 'Pig Butchering' scams
Technology | Nov 27, 2024, 06:39 PM ISTCases of online scams and fraud have increased rapidly in the internet world. A scam named 'Pig Butchering' is being discussed a lot these days. This scam has become a big problem for Meta. Due to the 'Pig Butchering' scam, Meta recently banned more than 20 lakh social media accounts.
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Meta disagrees with antitrust ruling of India on WhatsApp, set to face legal battle
Technology | Nov 19, 2024, 08:56 PM ISTMeta has announced plans to legally challenge the Indian Competition Commission's order restricting data sharing between WhatsApp and other Meta apps. The ruling imposed a USD 25.4 mn fine, to prevent WhatsApp from sharing user data for advertising across Meta platforms for 5 years.
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WhatsApp introduces new 'Drafts' feature to manage unsent messages
Technology | Nov 15, 2024, 11:28 AM ISTThe new WhatsApp update promises a smoother messaging experience, specifically for the users who often juggle multiple conversations at-ago or get interrupted mid-message.
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Meta CEO reveals how unexpected bee-related challenges forced them to pause AI project
Technology | Nov 13, 2024, 08:31 AM ISTMeta's AI project, spearheaded by Mark Zuckerberg, appears to be on hold. The company is exploring alternative options as the original deal was hindered by unexpected challenges.
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Instagram to integrate more AI features, enabling custom AI-generated profile pictures
Technology | Nov 13, 2024, 07:03 AM ISTInstagram is developing a new feature to allow users to create AI-generated profile pictures. Similar features are in the works for WhatsApp and Facebook.
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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg not liable in lawsuits over social media harming children
Technology | Nov 09, 2024, 08:11 PM ISTIn a significant legal victory, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has been shielded from personal liability in 25 lawsuits alleging that the company's platforms, Instagram and Facebook, are addictive and harmful to children's mental health.
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Meta to keep political Ad ban in place following U.S. election
Technology | Nov 05, 2024, 07:13 PM ISTMeta has announced to extend its ban on new political ads post-U.S. election until later in the week to curb misinformation. While new political ads are restricted, previously served ads with at least one impression can still run but without editing options.
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Meta's new tool will automatically restrict teen Instagram accounts: Why it matters
Technology | Nov 05, 2024, 06:51 AM ISTThere are many teen users on Instagram who lie about their age to avoid restrictions on privacy settings. This new tool will identify such accounts and restrict their privacy settings.
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Instagram down: Users unable to send messages, upload videos, here's what they say
Technology | Oct 29, 2024, 07:04 PM ISTAfter Instagram went down, over 2,000 reports have been filed till now, indicating a substantial disruption to the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform.
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WhatsApp update fixes camera effects crash in latest Android beta
Technology | Oct 25, 2024, 12:02 PM ISTThe platfrom will address a significant issue in its Android beta that had impacted the use of camera effects. As the app continues to evolve, users could look forward to improved stability and new features like custom sticker packs to enhance their messaging experience.
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Hoax bomb threats: Govt asks Meta, X to share data on such calls, say sources
India | Oct 24, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTHoax bomb threats: In the last few days, more than 250 flights, domestic and international, have received bomb threats. These threats turned out to bo hoaxes but caused widespread panic and financial losses to airlines.
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WhatsApp introduces 'Chat Memory Feature': Meta AI to remember your important details
Technology | Oct 20, 2024, 01:32 PM ISTIn the recent WhatsApp updates, it was reported that the instant messaging platform is working on a new chat memory feature for Meta AI. This feature was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.24.22.9, available on the Google Play Store, and is currently in development.