Keanu Reeves on Facebook"s metaverse: "Can we just not"
Keanu Reeves knows an agent of oppression when he sees one. The star of The Matrix trilogy and upcoming sequel, Resurrections, made that clear in a recent interview with The Verge, which touched on technology topics du jour like NFTs and the metavers.....»»
Tech solutions to limit kids" access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks
A campaign to block children's access to social media to limit online harm and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is 13, but some state gove.....»»
Meta uses “dark patterns” to thwart AI opt-outs in EU, complaint says
EU Facebook users have until June 26 to opt out of AI training. Enlarge (credit: Boris Zhitkov | Moment) The European Center for Digital Rights, known as Noyb, has filed complaints in 11 European countries to halt Meta's.....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out [U: Investigations]
Update: Both the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office and the European Commission have now launched investigations into the legality of making it opt-out instead of opt-in. If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train i.....»»
How to send HD photos on Facebook Messenger
Facebook has enabled the sending of HD photos on its Messenger platform. If you want to know how to do that, this guide is for you. The post How to send HD photos on Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. If you notice that the ph.....»»
Liverpool Man Sentenced for Selling ‘Pirate’ Firesticks on Facebook
Earlier today, a 41-year-old man from Liverpool received a two-year suspended prison sentence for selling IPTV subscriptions and 'fully loaded' Firesticks. The man, who used Facebook and WhatsApp to facilitate the sales, pleaded guilty at Liverpool C.....»»
Facebook reveals new plan to woo Gen Z users back to the platform
Facebook wants to win over Gen Z with AI-powered tools. Are they missing the mark? Once a must-have for college students, Facebook is now more commonly reputed as a watering hole "for old people." As other social platforms have risen and evolv.....»»
How You Can Avoid Using Meta AI
Meta AI hasn't been universally welcomed. Here are some tips if you want to avoid using it. SAN FRANCISCO — If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a new character pop up answering search quer.....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
Misleading COVID-19 headlines from mainstream sources did more harm on Facebook than fake news, study finds
Since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, fake news on social media has been widely blamed for low vaccine uptake in the United States—but research by MIT Sloan School of Management Ph.D. candidate Jennifer Allen and Professor David Rand f.....»»
Product showcase: Alert – Data breach detector for your email, credit card, and ID
Compared to the last quarter of 2023, data breaches rose from 81M to 435M in Q1 2024. That’s a 5-fold increase in just a few months. One of the most common ways data breaches happen is through apps like Facebook or Instagram, which collect a lot of.....»»
Militia extremists, kicked off Facebook again, are regaining comfort in public view
When journalists sounded alarm bells in early May 2024 that more than 100 extremist militia groups had been organizing and communicating on Facebook, it wasn't the first time militias had garnered attention for their online activities......»»
"Facebook probably knows I sell drugs"—how young people"s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects
Social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Messenger are increasingly used to buy and sell drugs in many countries. New Zealand is no exception......»»
Unleashing the metaverse and generative AI for a better brand experience
Unleashing the metaverse and generative AI for a better brand experience.....»»
Storytelling in the metaverse can spur environmental action
Seeing is believing. But according to new virtual reality research from the University of Oregon, observation may not be enough to activate people on environmental issues. Engagement is key......»»
Facebook and Instagram were down for some users
Users reported that various Meta applications were down Tuesday night, including Instagram and Facebook.FacebookMeta services were down with outages centered around New York and California for a few hours Tuesday. Smaller outages around the country i.....»»
Instagram, Threads and other Meta services are down for some users
If you’ve been experiencing issues when trying to access Instagram, Threads, Facebook, or other Meta services, you’re not alone. Some users have been complaining about these services being slow or completely down on Tuesday night. more….....»»
Professor sues Meta to allow release of feed-killing tool for Facebook
Section 230 immunity isn’t just for Big Tech companies, lawsuit says. Enlarge (credit: themotioncloud/Getty Images) Ethan Zuckerman wants to release a tool that would allow Facebook users to control what appears in the.....»»
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Over 100 far-right militias are coordinating on Facebook
Despite bans on militias, Facebook continues to struggle with content moderation. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via Getty) “Join Your Local Militia or III% Patriot Group,” a post urged the more than 650 members of a Face.....»»
Unfollow Everything lawsuit could change the way we use social media apps
A court is being asked to decide whether or not Meta has a legal obligation to allow the use of Unfollow Everything – a browser tool which effectively empties your Facebook feed. The idea behind the tool is that instead of being sucked into an e.....»»