Recent News About Facebook
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Threads introduces educational resources for user engagement
Threads, a platform designed to foster community building around ideas and thoughts, has announced the introduction of new educational resources. These resources aim to guide users in driving conversations and increasing their visibility on the platform.
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Meta tests facial recognition tech for scam prevention and account recovery
Meta is exploring new methods to enhance security on its platforms by testing facial recognition technology. This initiative aims to combat scams and assist users in regaining access to compromised accounts.
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Meta launches campaign against teen sextortion scams
Meta has announced new initiatives aimed at combating sextortion scams targeting teens and young adults. These measures include an education campaign designed to help both teenagers and their parents recognize the signs of sextortion scams, as well as a suite of safety features intended to make it more difficult for scammers to operate on Meta's platforms.
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Meta partners with Ayushmann Khurrana for anti-scam campaign
Meta has launched a new safety campaign, 'Scams se Bacho', featuring Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana. The initiative aims to educate the public on avoiding online scams and promoting safer digital practices. This campaign is a collaboration between Meta and three Indian government entities: the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).
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Facebook disrupts coordinated inauthentic behavior targeting Moldova
In early Q3 of this year, a coordinated inauthentic behavior (CIB) network targeting Moldova was disrupted. This operation, primarily originating from the Transnistria region, focused on misleading Russian-speaking audiences in Moldova through fake accounts and fictitious news brands.
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Facebook unveils local tab, AI tools, video updates at Austin event
Facebook has announced a series of updates and new features for its platform and Messenger at the Facebook IRL event in Austin. These changes aim to enhance user experience by fostering connections and facilitating content discovery.
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Meta expands partnership with UK banks through FIRE program
Meta has announced the expansion of its information-sharing partnership with UK banks to combat fraud. The Fraud Intelligence Reciprocal Exchange (FIRE) program enables financial institutions to share intelligence directly with Meta, aiming to stop scammers and protect users. NatWest and Metro Bank are the first UK banks to join this pilot, with more expected to follow.
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Facebook introduces unified content monetization program
Facebook has announced the launch of Facebook Content Monetization beta, a new program designed to expand monetization opportunities for content creators. This initiative consolidates three existing Facebook-funded creator monetization programs—In-stream ads, Ads on Reels, and the Performance bonus—into one streamlined program. The new system will allow creators to earn from various content formats including Reels, longer videos, photos, and text posts.
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Meta announces winners of European AI startup program
Meta, Hugging Face, and Scaleway have announced the winners of the “European AI Startup Program” at STATION F. This initiative aims to stimulate European entrepreneurship and foster innovation.
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Instagram launches 'best practices' education hub for creators
Instagram has announced the launch of "best practices," an educational hub for creators on its platform. The new feature, located in the professional dashboard, aims to provide essential information to help creators improve their content and grow their audience.
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Meta announces initiatives supporting UN SDGs at UNGA 2024
This week, world leaders and international organizations gathered for the 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Meta showcased its commitment to helping accelerate the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at UNGA. The company emphasized the significant role technology can play in solving some of the world’s most pressing issues.
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Meta introduces new multimodal features for its artificial intelligence products
Meta has introduced new AI features aimed at enhancing user experience across its platforms. The announcement was made during the Connect event, highlighting several updates to Meta AI and other AI products.
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Meta unveils budget-friendly mixed reality headset Meta Quest 3S
Today at Connect, Meta unveiled the Meta Quest 3S, a mixed reality headset priced at $299.99 USD. This new device offers similar capabilities and performance as the Meta Quest 3 but at a lower cost, targeting newcomers to mixed reality and those seeking an affordable upgrade from previous models.
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Meta unveils advanced augmented reality glasses named Orion
Five years ago, a project to build augmented reality (AR) glasses was announced. The goal was to merge digital information with the physical world without compromising presence in either.
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Ray-Ban Meta glasses receive new AI features and expanded partnerships
Ray-Ban Meta glasses, initially launched to great demand, are now receiving new AI features and expanded partnerships. These updates aim to enhance user experience by integrating advanced functionalities and more collaborative efforts.
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Meta ends direct peering with Deutsche Telekom amid net neutrality concerns
Meta has announced the end of its direct peering relationship with Deutsche Telekom, citing concerns over net neutrality and market power abuses. The company expressed disappointment over failed negotiations and revealed that it will now route network traffic through a third-party transit provider instead of directly exchanging traffic with Deutsche Telekom.
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Llama Impact Grants recipients announced for projects addressing global issues
Today, the recipients of the 2023 Llama Impact Grants were announced. The grants program, launched in 2023, aims to support innovative uses of Llama 2 and Llama 3, open-source AI models addressing social issues. Over 800 applications were received from organizations in more than 90 countries, proposing uses in education, the environment, and open innovation. From these applicants, twenty finalists were selected, with three proposals leading.
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Meta releases second annual responsible business practices report
Today marks the launch of Meta’s second annual Responsible Business Practices Report, offering a detailed look at its progress in addressing social and environmental priorities, as well as efforts to create sustainable value for customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders.
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Indian athletes launch WhatsApp channels and join Threads for fan engagement
Indian athletes are increasingly leveraging digital platforms to connect with their fans. Aman Sehrawat, Manu Bhaker, Nishad Kumar, Sumit Antil, and Swapnil Kusale have launched WhatsApp Channels and joined Threads to share exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and training regimes.
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Instagram introduces Teen Accounts with enhanced protections
Today, Instagram introduced Teen Accounts, a new experience designed for teenagers and guided by parents. These accounts feature built-in protections that limit contact and content exposure, while also allowing teens to explore their interests. Teens under 16 will require parental permission to alter these settings.