Recent News About Facebook
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Meta outlines steps taken towards Digital Services Act compliance
Meta has announced its progress in complying with the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA).
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EU urged to regulate teen online safety with unified standards
Parenting in the digital age presents challenges as parents grapple with decisions about when their children should receive their first phone and how to ensure their safety online.
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Instagram adds stickers, nicknames, and location sharing in DMs
Instagram is rolling out new features to enhance user experience in direct messages (DMs).
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Meta reveals strategy against global forced-labor scam networks
Criminals are increasingly targeting individuals worldwide through text messaging, dating apps, social media, and email with schemes like 'pig butchering,' which aim to deceive victims into scam investments.
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Messenger enhances user experience with AI backgrounds and HD calling
Messenger has introduced several new features aimed at enhancing the calling experience for its users.
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Meta hosts hackathon promoting AI solutions for public service challenges
Meta recently concluded its Llama Impact Hackathon in London, focusing on AI solutions for public services.
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Instagram introduces reset option for personalized recommendations
Instagram is introducing a new feature aimed at enhancing user experience, particularly for teenagers.
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Meta expands AI features on Ray-Ban glasses across four European countries
Meta has announced the expansion of its AI capabilities on Ray-Ban Meta glasses to France, Italy, Ireland, and Spain.
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Meta appeals EU ruling against Facebook Marketplace
The European Commission has announced a decision asserting that Facebook Marketplace has hindered competition among online marketplaces in Europe.
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Meta reduces ad-free subscription prices amid EU regulatory changes
Meta Platforms has announced significant changes to its services in the European Union, including a reduction in the price of ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram by 40%.
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Meta appoints new VP for Europe, Middle East & Africa
Derya Matras has been appointed as the new Vice President for Meta in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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Meta launches education beta program with European universities
Today, Meta announced the launch of the Meta for Education beta program, partnering with universities in the US and UK to test new educational applications for Quest devices.
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Meta collaborates with US agencies using open-source AI for national security
Meta's open-source Llama models are being adopted by a diverse group of users, including researchers, entrepreneurs, developers, and government entities.
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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.