Meta has launched its first AI-driven ad targeting program for WhatsApp, marking a significant shift for the privacy-focused messaging app as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a conference in Brazil.
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Apple Eyes Generative AI Partnership With Meta, Anthropic, and Perplexity
Apple and Meta are in talks to integrate Meta's generative AI into Apple's AI system for iPhones, with Apple also exploring partnerships with other AI firms. However, the deals are not yet finalized.
Instagram Algorithm Test Says App Shows Sexual Content to Teen Accounts; Meta Dismisses Claim
News that Instagram often suggests explicit content to underage accounts was denied by Meta, saying it doesn't reflect the reality.
Meta Halts EU AI Model Rollout Amid Privacy Concerns, Regulatory Pressure
Meta Platforms has postponed the European launch of its AI models after the Irish privacy regulator advised against using data from Facebook and Instagram users.
Norway Files Complaint Against Meta Over AI Training on User Data
The Norwegian Consumer Council has filed a complaint against Meta over its plans to use the images and posts of users on Facebook and Instagram to train artificial intelligence (AI) models.
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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.
The Spanish Data Protection Agency has suspended Meta's election tools due to privacy concerns, blocking their rollout ahead of the European Parliament elections.
A New Mexico judge has ruled to remove Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg from a child safety lawsuit. A New Mexico judge has ruled to remove Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg from a lawsuit alleging that the company failed to protect young users from child sexual abuse content.
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.
Meta's AI Chief Scientist Yann LeCun and billionaire Elon Musk engaged in a heated debate on the X platform over Musk's AI startup and his controversial views.
Argentinian President Javier Milei is scheduled to meet several top-level Silicon Valley executives in the United States this week, including the bosses of Meta, Google, Apple, and OpenAI.
Families in Uvalde, Texas, are suing Meta Platforms and the maker of the video game 'Call of Duty,' claiming the firms are responsible for the belongings used by the gunman who killed 19 elementary school children and two teachers.
Meta and Google have reportedly talked with major Hollywood studios for licensing deals that could enhance the tech giants' AI video generation software.
