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According to a March Pew Research study of 10,000 American adults, TikTok was least likely to influence news stories through algorithmic recommendations or content moderation than Facebook, Instagram, and X.
A Palestinian-American who previously worked for Meta filed a discrimination lawsuit in a California state court against his former employer for allegedly being biased in its handling of content related to the war in Gaza.
New York plans to ban social media companies from using algorithms to control content for youth without parental consent, addressing concerns about the platforms' impact on mental health.
Meta revealed that it discovered "likely AI-generated" content on Facebook and Instagram, deceptively posted by accounts impersonating various citizen groups to praise Israel's handling of the Gaza conflict.
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram under concerns of insufficient child protection measures, with Meta facing scrutiny regarding compliance with digital regulations, particularly focusing on age verification tools and privacy safeguards for minors.
Elon Musk, who owns the social media platform X, has criticized Meta for being "super greedy" in taking credit for advertisers running campaigns on its platform.
Wall Street was alarmed by Meta's aggressive drive into AI development, despite the technology company's first-quarter earnings and revenues increasing 27% to $36.46 billion
LinkedIn, in a bid to rival TikTok and Instagram in influencer marketing, has launched "Thought Leader ads," allowing advertisers to promote posts from independent creators.
In May 2024, Meta plans to add the phrase "Made with AI" to content generated or manipulated by AI, citing transparency and the desire to prevent needless limitations on free speech.
