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WhatsApp Said to Be Testing Feature That Lets You Import Profile Photos from Facebook or Instagram
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app which makes it easier to import profile photos from other existing social media accounts. According to a discovery by a feature tracker, the instant messaging client may bring support for directly importing profile pictures from other apps under Meta Platforms’ umbrella, such as Fac...
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CloudSEK Researchers Expose Social Media-Based Counterfeit Currency Network, Unmasks Perpetrators
CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, announced that it has unmasked a syndicate involved in printing and selling counterfeit Indian currency. As per the firm, the group was marketing the fake notes via social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, and even used authentic marketing channels such as Meta ads. As per the report shared by the compa...
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"It Is Time Meta Establishes Responsible Translation System": Siddaramaiah
Raising concerns over automatic translation on Facebook, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that poor translations have been a cause of miscommunication and public backlash, urging that the issue be taken seriously.
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Meta Apologises After Facebook's Auto-Translation Declared Siddaramaiah Dead
Social media giant Meta has apologised after its automatic translation tool erroneously declared Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dead while translating a condolence message posted by the Karnataka CMO in Kannada on Facebook.
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Siddaramaiah Flags Faulty Kannada-English Translations On Facebook, Instagram
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has flagged "faulty" auto translation of content from Kannada to English on Meta's platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and termed it "dangerous".
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Zuckerberg vs Meta Shareholders In $8 Billion Trial Over Privacy Violations
An $8 billion trial by Meta Platforms shareholders against Mark Zuckerberg kicks off on Wednesday over claims that they illegally harvested the data of Facebook users in violation of a 2012 agreement with the US Federal Trade Commission.
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Meta Introduces Stringent Measures Against Unoriginal, Improperly Reused Facebook Content
Facebook says it will crack down on unoriginal content. According to Meta, the reach of accounts that improperly reuse content will be lowered and access to monetisation tools will be limited. Original videos might also get more views, as the distribution of duplicate copies will be restricted. Meta's changes to its policy were announced after YouT...
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Meta Invests $3.5 Billion in Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica in AI Glasses Push
Facebook parent Meta acquired just under 3 percent of the Ray-Ban maker, a stake worth around €3 billion ($3.5 billion) at market prices, said the people, who asked not to be identified because deliberations are private.
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Meta Verified Users Claim ‘Useless’ Customer Support Amid Account Bans Despite Paying for Subscription
Meta Platforms has been on a banning spree which is affecting users across the many social media apps under its umbrella. Amidst the ongoing mass bans, even those who are paying a premium for the Meta verified subscription have been left disappointed by tech giant’s customer support. Users have deemed the service “useless”, despite Meta claim...
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Facebook Reportedly Asking Users Access to Private Media in Camera Roll for Meta AI Features
Facebook is reportedly asking users to share private media from their camera roll to Meta’s cloud servers. As per the report, a pop-up message requesting access appears when users upload a photo or a video to Stories. The social media giant reportedly says that by giving access, Meta AI will suggest collages and artificial intelligence (AI)-power...
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To Sam Altman's "Poaching" OpenAI Talent Charge, Meta CTO's "Dishonest" Reply
Meta, the parent corporation of Facebook and Instagram, is engaged in a fierce battle with the ChatGPT creator to create cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
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YouTube Exemption From Australian Teen Social Media Ban Opposed by Regulator
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, called on the government to reverse its controversial exemption for YouTube from a social media ban for under-16s. In a blog post, YouTube said Inman Grant’s comments ignored the benefits YouTube offered to school students and teachers.
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Facebook Rolls Out Passkey Support for Easier and Secure Sign-In, Meta Pay Purchases
Facebook has announced passkeys as an alternative sign-in method for its app on Android and iOS devices. It enables users to verify their digital credentials in an easier and a more secure way. As per the company, passkeys on Facebook leverage the fingerprint, face or PIN that is used for unlocking the device, eliminating the need of memorising ind...
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Arun Srinivas Appointed As Meta's Managing Director And Head For India
Meta has appointed Arun Srinivas as the Managing Director and Head for its India operations.
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Google Rejects App Store Age Verification For Online Content
American tech heavyweight Google on Friday reiterated its opposition to verifying the age of a device's user through the app stores built into operating systems, calling a proposal from Facebook and Instagram parent Meta "ineffective".
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WhatsApp Said to Be Testing Feature That Lets You Import Profile Photos from Facebook or Instagram
WhatsApp is said to be testing a new feature for its Android app which makes it easier to import profile photos from other existing social media accounts. According to a discovery by a feature tracker, the instant messaging client may bring support for directly importing profile pictures from other apps under Meta Platforms’ umbrella, such as Fac...
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CloudSEK Researchers Expose Social Media-Based Counterfeit Currency Network, Unmasks Perpetrators
CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, announced that it has unmasked a syndicate involved in printing and selling counterfeit Indian currency. As per the firm, the group was marketing the fake notes via social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, and even used authentic marketing channels such as Meta ads. As per the report shared by the compa...
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"It Is Time Meta Establishes Responsible Translation System": Siddaramaiah
Raising concerns over automatic translation on Facebook, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that poor translations have been a cause of miscommunication and public backlash, urging that the issue be taken seriously.
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Meta Apologises After Facebook's Auto-Translation Declared Siddaramaiah Dead
Social media giant Meta has apologised after its automatic translation tool erroneously declared Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dead while translating a condolence message posted by the Karnataka CMO in Kannada on Facebook.
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Siddaramaiah Flags Faulty Kannada-English Translations On Facebook, Instagram
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has flagged "faulty" auto translation of content from Kannada to English on Meta's platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and termed it "dangerous".
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Zuckerberg vs Meta Shareholders In $8 Billion Trial Over Privacy Violations
An $8 billion trial by Meta Platforms shareholders against Mark Zuckerberg kicks off on Wednesday over claims that they illegally harvested the data of Facebook users in violation of a 2012 agreement with the US Federal Trade Commission.
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Meta Introduces Stringent Measures Against Unoriginal, Improperly Reused Facebook Content
Facebook says it will crack down on unoriginal content. According to Meta, the reach of accounts that improperly reuse content will be lowered and access to monetisation tools will be limited. Original videos might also get more views, as the distribution of duplicate copies will be restricted. Meta's changes to its policy were announced after YouT...
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Meta Invests $3.5 Billion in Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica in AI Glasses Push
Facebook parent Meta acquired just under 3 percent of the Ray-Ban maker, a stake worth around €3 billion ($3.5 billion) at market prices, said the people, who asked not to be identified because deliberations are private.
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Meta Verified Users Claim ‘Useless’ Customer Support Amid Account Bans Despite Paying for Subscription
Meta Platforms has been on a banning spree which is affecting users across the many social media apps under its umbrella. Amidst the ongoing mass bans, even those who are paying a premium for the Meta verified subscription have been left disappointed by tech giant’s customer support. Users have deemed the service “useless”, despite Meta claim...
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Facebook Reportedly Asking Users Access to Private Media in Camera Roll for Meta AI Features
Facebook is reportedly asking users to share private media from their camera roll to Meta’s cloud servers. As per the report, a pop-up message requesting access appears when users upload a photo or a video to Stories. The social media giant reportedly says that by giving access, Meta AI will suggest collages and artificial intelligence (AI)-power...
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To Sam Altman's "Poaching" OpenAI Talent Charge, Meta CTO's "Dishonest" Reply
Meta, the parent corporation of Facebook and Instagram, is engaged in a fierce battle with the ChatGPT creator to create cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
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YouTube Exemption From Australian Teen Social Media Ban Opposed by Regulator
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, called on the government to reverse its controversial exemption for YouTube from a social media ban for under-16s. In a blog post, YouTube said Inman Grant’s comments ignored the benefits YouTube offered to school students and teachers.
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Facebook Rolls Out Passkey Support for Easier and Secure Sign-In, Meta Pay Purchases
Facebook has announced passkeys as an alternative sign-in method for its app on Android and iOS devices. It enables users to verify their digital credentials in an easier and a more secure way. As per the company, passkeys on Facebook leverage the fingerprint, face or PIN that is used for unlocking the device, eliminating the need of memorising ind...
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Arun Srinivas Appointed As Meta's Managing Director And Head For India
Meta has appointed Arun Srinivas as the Managing Director and Head for its India operations.
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Google Rejects App Store Age Verification For Online Content
American tech heavyweight Google on Friday reiterated its opposition to verifying the age of a device's user through the app stores built into operating systems, calling a proposal from Facebook and Instagram parent Meta "ineffective".
