A reporter tried the AI Instagram wants to use to verify age. Here"s what it found
Instagram is testing new ways to verify its youngest users' ages, including by using artificial intelligence that analyzes a photo and estimates how old the user is......»»
Certa collaborates with ID-Pal to simplify third-party onboarding
Certa, has unveiled its official partnership with ID-Pal. Using a blend of biometric, document, and database checks, ID-Pal’s solution will enable Certa customers to verify the identity of third-party contacts in real time, all seamlessly integrate.....»»
Facebook tracking will allow users to opt-out – but only in Europe
Parent company Meta reportedly plans to allow users to opt out of Instagram and Facebook tracking – but only if you live in Europe … more… The post Facebook tracking will allow users to opt-out – but only in Europe appeared first on 9to5Mac.....»»
Meta wants EU users to apply for permission to opt out of data collection
Instead of a yes/no consent, Meta users will fill out a form and include justification. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Meta announced that starting next Wednesday, some Facebook and Instagram users i.....»»
Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps — now I can’t stand it
Instagram used to be one of my favorite apps on my phone. But as the years have gone on, I'm getting to the point where I can't stand it......»»
Cyclone Freddy record claim in the eye of the storm
Cyclone Freddy's extraordinary journey will be reviewed in minute detail to verify whether its deadly track counts as the longest-lasting tropical storm, the world extreme weather records chief told AFP......»»
Twitter to un-verify people who don’t pay $8/month starting on April Fools’ Day
Despite impersonation chaos, Musk sticks to plan of un-verifying notable accounts. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Four and a half months after the chaotic rollout of paid checkmarks, Elon Musk's Twitter is fo.....»»
If you can’t stand ads on Instagram, you’re going to hate this update
Instagram is already something of a nightmare when it comes to wading through advertisements, so, Meta decided to make it worse......»»
5 Tips to Improve Your TikToks and IG Reels
Do you want to start promoting your brand on Instagram or TikTok? It is a great way to reach a new audience, raise your brand awareness, and drive more organic traffic to your site. But, not any video can help you to achieve your goals. You need.....»»
Meta Verified comes to the US
Meta verified comes to the US. Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg has finally rolled out a paid subscription service that adds verified badges for dedicated Facebook and Instagram users. It’s called Meta Verified and is being sold as a way.....»»
Meta rolls out paid verification option for Facebook and Instagram users in US
Facebook and Instagram users in the United States will soon be able to pay to get a coveted blue check on their account......»»
YouTube reinstates Donald Trump"s channel
It is the latest social media channel to restore his account following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram......»»
UAW election results delayed as monitor works to verify challenged ballots
The count isn't expected to resume until March 16......»»
Meta"s Instagram back up after brief global outage
Meta Platform's Instagram was back up for most users after a global outage, the photo-sharing platform said on Thursday, adding that an hours-long technical issue has been resolved......»»
PSA: It’s not just you, Instagram is currently down for users around the world
If you’re experiencing issues when trying to use Instagram on Wednesday night, you’re not alone. Instagram is currently facing outages and is down for users around the world. Heres what we now know about the issue affecting Instagram users. mor.....»»
Instagram outage affected users globally [u]
Widespread reports indicated that there was a mass Instagram outage that seems to have been resolved.Instagram is downInstagram was down for a few hours on Wednesday evening, affecting many users. Complaints poured in from multiple locations around t.....»»
Instagram down for thousands of users globally
Meta Platform's Instagram was down for thousands of users globally on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com......»»
Spotify gets first major redesign in 10 years with TikTok-like scroll
Spotify today announced its first major redesign in a decade, bringing a more discovery-focused UI reminiscent of social platforms like TikTok and Instagram......»»
Meta cracks down on a growing crime against teenagers
Meta is taking steps to crack down on the spread of "revenge porn" images of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram......»»
Teens can proactively block their nude images from Instagram, OnlyFans
Hundreds already using tool, as teen financial sextortion cases are increasing. Enlarge (credit: Peter Dazeley | The Image Bank) Over the past few years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) saw.....»»
Meta backs new platform to prevent sextortion of teens on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is taking steps to crack down on the spread of intimate images of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram......»»