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Meta’s Deepfake Moderation Isn’t Good Enough, Says Oversight Board
Meta is under renewed scrutiny as its current approach to moderating deepfake content is being called insufficient by its own Oversight Board.…
NEWS
How do Facebook ads disguise silencers as harmless car parts
Thousands of social media ads promoting “fuel filters” that can be turned into gun silencers have raised alarms. These misleading advertisements bypass…
GROW
How to Maximize Donations with Social Media Fundraising
Nowadays, fundraising has a new face—one that’s vibrant, interactive, and social. Social media fundraising isn’t just about gathering funds; it’s about building…
NEWS
How much do you really know about your data privacy on social media?
The FTC is investigating Meta’s Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp for their extensive data collection practices, as revealed in a recent 129-page report.…
TECH
Understanding the Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2024
Discover the best times to post on social media in 2024 for maximum engagement. Research reveals that optimal posting times vary across…
NEWS
Supreme Court Sides With Biden on Social Media Dispute
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Biden administration in a case involving claims of social media censorship by Republican-led…
NEWS
Orkut to AI The Future of Social Media Innovation
Before Facebook's dominance, Orkut made a splash in 2004 with its unique design and small profile photos. Created by Orkut Büyükkökten during…
NEWS
Inside the Integrity Institute A Struggle for Control and Culture Looms
The Integrity Institute, founded by former Facebook employees Sahar Massachi and Jeff Allen, has been influential in addressing social media safety issues.…
GROW
Why Small Business Owners are Abandoning Facebook
In the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing, Facebook has long held a prominent position. For years, small business owners flocked to…
NEWS
Meta Implements Extensive Layoffs as Part of Restructuring Efforts
In a significant move on Wednesday, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, initiated its latest round of layoffs, affecting an estimated 6,000 individuals.…
NEWS
Meta Faces EU Data Flow Suspension and Record €1.2BN GDPR Fine for Privacy Breaches
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is facing significant challenges in the European Union (EU) due to privacy breaches. The European…
NEWS
Meta Warns Investors of Potential 10% Revenue Hit from EU Data Flows Order
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently released its Q1 2023 earnings report, which showed better-than-expected revenue for the quarter. However, buried…
NEWS
Meta Plans Additional Layoffs Across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram
Meta Platforms Inc. is gearing up for a new round of job cuts as part of its ongoing restructuring efforts aimed at…
NEWS
Meta has introduced a paid verification service for Instagram and Facebook users in the United States
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced the launch of Meta Verified, a subscription service that allows users to add the coveted…
NEWS
Meta introduces verified subscriptions following Twitter’s example
The recent developments surrounding Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter have garnered a lot of attention on the social media platform. It seems…
NEWS
Meta now sells blue verification badges on Instagram and Facebook, following Elon Musk’s lead
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a new subscription service called Meta Verified. This service will allow users to add…
NEWS
Due to cost-cutting measures, Meta Platforms’ Q4 earnings fell by 55%.
A decline in the online advertising industry and competition from rivals like TikTok impacted Facebook parent firm Meta’s fourth-quarter profit and sales…
NEWS
Meta was penalized $414M in Europe for using tailored advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, was fined $414 million by EU authorities on Wednesday for breaking privacy laws, potentially…
NEWS
Tech tycoons lost $433 billion in wealth in the 2022 stock market crash.
The shares of the once-hot companies owned by the nation’s IT titans fell this year, costing them a combined total of more…
NEWS
Facebook parent company Meta has settled the Cambridge Analytica lawsuit for $725 million.
In order to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the social media behemoth of granting access to user data to outside companies, such…