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AP govt partners with Meta to boost digital public services

AP govt partners with Meta to boost digital public services

October 22, 2024, 05:03 PM - 2 min read

According to a release, the partnership will focus on enabling efficient, citizen-centric public services through WhatsApp — allowing seamless communication between the government and its citizens.

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File photo of Meta’s founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Zuckerberg’s net worth crosses $200 bn, now fourth richest

September 29, 2024, 12:52 PM - 2 min read

Zuckerberg’s wealth has grown sixfold in under two years, buoyed by Meta’s surging stock, according to a recent Bloomberg report.

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Russia Denounces Meta’s Global Ban on RT and Rossiya Segodnya.

Russia slams Meta’s global ban on RT and other media

September 17, 2024, 10:02 PM - 4 min read

In a significant escalation of the ongoing media tensions between Russia and the United States, the Kremlin has condemned Meta’s recent decision to ban Russian state media outlets, including RT and Rossiya Segodnya, from its platforms.

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Meta Enforces Ban on RT And Russian Media Over Foreign Interference Allegations.

Meta bans RT and Russian media for foreign interference

September 17, 2024, 09:22 PM - 2 min read

Meta has taken decisive action against Russian state media by banning several Kremlin-controlled networks, including RT, from its platforms. This decision is part of a broader strategy to curb alleged foreign interference and deceptive influence operations.

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Meta removes 17M+ bad content on FB, Insta in April

Meta removes 17M+ content pieces in India

June 2, 2024, 04:15 PM - 2 min read

Meta said that it took down over 11.6 million pieces of bad content across 13 policies for Facebook and more than 5.4 million pieces of objectionable content across 12 policies for Instagram in India in April.

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WhatsApp exports your user data every night: Elon Musk

Musk claims WhatsApp exports user data nightly

May 25, 2024, 10:59 AM - 2 min read

Elon Musk criticised Meta-owned WhatsApp, alleging it exports user data nightly for targeted advertising, making users the product. An X user highlighted this practice, to which Musk affirmed the claim, questioning WhatsApp's security.

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In a move that raises eyebrows, the European Commission has set its sights on Meta Platforms, accusing the social media titan of potentially harming children's mental health and fostering addictive behavior through its flagship platforms, Facebook and Instagram.

EU takes Meta to task: Protecting children or overreach?

May 16, 2024, 06:07 PM - 2 min read

While ensuring child safety online is undoubtedly crucial, it begs the question: Shouldn't parents and guardians play a more significant role in monitoring their children's online activities?

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Meta has updated its Ray-Ban smart glasses to allow users to make video calls through WhatsApp.

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses go beyond fashion with video calling and AI

May 8, 2024, 01:44 PM - 2 min read

The centrepiece of this update is seamless video call integration with WhatsApp and Messenger, empowering users to share their live experiences directly from their glasses.

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Meta downs in 27,000 reports via Indian grievance mechanism in March , fake profiles a major concern

Meta downs in 27,000 reports via Indian grievance mechanism in March , fake profiles a major concern

May 5, 2024, 11:19 AM - 2 min read

Between March 1 and March 31, Meta received 15,226 reports on Facebook in the country, with 4,323 reports concerning fake profiles. On Instagram, the company received a total of 12,084 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism, of which 5,055 were about fake profiles on the photo-sharing platform.

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Meta adds new features to organise events in WhatsApp communities

Meta adds new features to organise events in WhatsApp communities

May 2, 2024, 02:17 PM - 2 min read

Zuckerberg unveiled the updates on his WhatsApp Channel, introducing the ability for WhatsApp Community groups to create events for easier in-person and online gatherings, alongside the feature enabling members to provide feedback to admin announcements in Community Announcement groups.

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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is venturing into the realm of education with a new initiative aimed at bringing virtual reality (VR) experiences into classrooms.

Meta to bring VR sets to Classroom: Potential impact on children

April 17, 2024, 04:07 PM - 2 min read

Introducing VR headsets in classrooms could revolutionize teaching, offering immersive experiences that make subjects come alive while Prolonged VR headset use may cause negative impact such as social isolation, escapism with potential health risks as well.

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Meta invests $20 Billion to safeguard global elections online

Meta invests $20 Billion to safeguard global elections online

April 15, 2024, 09:26 AM - 2 min read

Meta, the social media giant, asserts it has over 40,000 personnel globally dedicated to safeguarding online elections and has allocated over $20 billion to develop teams and technologies for this purpose.

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