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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The metaverse has now entered... intensive care

Meta announces significant changes that put Mark Zuckerberg's vision for an immersive digital metaverse into a state of 'artificial support.'

Mar 23 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Rohit Patel (Meta) to โ€˜Nโ€™: The Truth About General Artificial Intelligence and the Number One Skill for Successful CEOs

Rohit Patel, Director of Meta's Superintelligence Labs, argues that understanding AI is vital for CEOs, warning against misconceptions of General Artificial Intelligence.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Long Goodbye of the Metaverse, Zuckerberg's Dream

Meta has shifted its focus away from the metaverse due to recent layoffs and changes in access guidelines for its virtual reality applications.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

How TikTok and Meta Ignored Safety to Win Engagement Battle, According to Former Employees

Former employees reveal that TikTok and Meta prioritized engagement over user safety by allowing harmful content on their platforms during the competition for user attention.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

With a huge budget, Facebook launches a global program to compete with TikTok and YouTube

Meta has announced the launch of 'Creator Fast Track,' a program aimed at attracting top content creators from TikTok and YouTube with guaranteed financial incentives.

Mar 21 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPT signs agreement for Meta to block child influencer accounts without court authorization

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and the Sรฃo Paulo Public Ministry have reached an agreement with Meta to prevent the exploitation of child influencers on social media by blocking accounts without proper judicial authorization.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Online Election Campaign: Meta Violates Its Own Ban on Political Advertising

A paid political advertisement for Isabell Rahms of the CDU appeared on Instagram despite Meta's supposed ban on political ads, raising concerns about the integrity of the upcoming elections in Rheinland-Pfalz.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Zuckerberg's โ‚น6.5 trillion mistake? Company retreats after pouring money into the metaverse

Meta has decided to shut down its Horizon Worlds metaverse platform, signaling a retreat from its ambitious metaverse vision that CEO Mark Zuckerberg had once touted as the future of the internet.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Meta shuts down the initiative that created Meta

Meta has decided to permanently shut down its VR experience 'Horizon Worlds,' which was central to its vision of the metaverse, focusing instead on AI development.

Mar 20 โ€ข 01:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Drowned $80 billion and the end of Zuckerberg's dreams. Meta withdraws from a key project

Meta has announced a significant pivot away from its original vision of the metaverse, limiting its investments and support for virtual reality.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Starting May 8, Meta Removes Encryption from Instagram Despite Low Usage of That Feature

Meta has announced that it will remove the encryption feature for direct messages on Instagram starting May 8, 2026, citing low adoption rates among users.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

WhatsApp says small businesses will subsidize OpenAI after Cade's decision

WhatsApp has announced that small and medium enterprises will subsidize major AI companies like OpenAI following a regulatory decision against its chatbot messaging fees in Brazil.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Facebook reportedly restricts reach of Orbรกn's posts through LGBT activists, while boosting Magyar's

Meta's Facebook is under scrutiny for accusations of interfering in Hungary's elections by limiting the reach of Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn's posts while increasing engagement for opposition leader Peter Magyar.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Goodbye metaverse: Horizon Worlds departs from Quest glasses and Meta will focus on mobile apps

Meta has announced the discontinuation of Horizon Worlds on its Quest VR headsets, shifting its focus towards mobile applications.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

Curious but cautious rabbit awaits the attention of a patient and good person

A female rabbit named Mฤ—ta, who arrived at a shelter with her sister but needed to be separated due to differing personalities, is looking for a loving home as she approaches her first birthday.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Instagram abolishes end-to-end encryption in users' private messages

Instagram will stop offering end-to-end encryption for users' private messages starting May 8, 2026, following criticism from law enforcement and child protection organizations.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Rugby Against Discomfort, the Boys Go to Goal

A new program in Lombardy named "In Meta!" aims to engage youths from disadvantaged neighborhoods in rugby, promoting physical activity and community from the isolation of digital spaces.

Mar 19 โ€ข 05:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Agency: 'Meta' has difficulties limiting illegal financial instrument advertisements in the UK

A report by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority reveals that Meta's platforms published over a thousand ads for currency trading and complex financial instruments, many of which were unauthorized.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Former employee reveals secrets about Zuckerberg and Meta

A former Meta employee alleges that Mark Zuckerberg's obsession with competition against TikTok allowed harmful content to proliferate for increased traffic and revenue.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Former Employee Speaks Out and Reveals Secrets About Zuckerberg and Meta

A former Meta employee accuses Mark Zuckerberg of prioritizing competition with TikTok over user safety by allowing harmful content to proliferate.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Meta seeks AI experts without a university degree: why Mark Zuckerberg changed the rules of the game

Meta is looking for artificial intelligence experts without a university degree, reflecting a shift in hiring practices in Silicon Valley due to the fast-paced nature of AI development.

Mar 18 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Losses in the Billions - Facebook's Parent Company Meta Abandons VR World Horizon Worlds

Meta has announced the closure of its virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds, citing extensive financial losses.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

China reviews sanctions related to Meta's acquisition of Manus to block talent and technology outflow

The Chinese government is considering sanctions, including the prohibition of executives' exit, regarding Meta's acquisition of the Chinese startup Manus amid concerns over talent and technology leakage.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Meta's announcement has put the privacy of 300 million Instagram users at risk!

Meta's decision to remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram's direct messaging service has raised significant privacy concerns for over 300 million users.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital Child Statute: Google and Meta explain how they verify users' age

Google and Meta outlined their age verification mechanisms in Brazil coinciding with the enforcement of the Digital Child Statute.

Mar 17 โ€ข 20:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Jurgita Lapienytฤ—. How 'Meta' and 'TikTok' Turn Users' Anger into Profit

The article discusses how Meta and TikTok allow harmful content to thrive for profit, as confirmed by a BBC investigation.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Dutch AI company announces a $27 billion deal with Meta

Dutch AI firm Nebius reported a significant $27 billion partnership deal with Meta, aiming to enhance cloud computing capacities.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

BBC: Some Giants Have Deliberately Allowed Harmful Content on Their Platforms

Social media giants Meta and TikTok have reportedly allowed harmful content on their platforms intentionally to increase user engagement, as revealed by insiders in an interview with the BBC.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Networks on Trial

A young woman is suing Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, claiming that social media platforms caused her addiction and depression after ten years of use.

Mar 17 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Families of US victims seek justice in landmark social media addiction trial

Families of victims are pursuing justice in a major trial against Google and Meta regarding social media addiction's impact on youth.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now it thunders - massive wave of layoffs in the USA

The US job market is facing significant layoffs driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, with major companies like Meta and Amazon announcing cuts affecting thousands of employees.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Meta partners with Prisa to expand news and content in its AI assistant

Meta has partnered with Grupo Prisa to enhance news content in its AI assistant, along with other major publishers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Meta could lay off 20% of its workforce to offset its AI spending

Meta is reportedly considering laying off 20% of its staff to cope with significant spending on artificial intelligence.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: Meta plans to lay off more than 20 percent of the workforce

Meta intends to reduce its workforce by over 20 percent to offset expensive investments in AI infrastructure and enhance efficiency through AI-supported employees.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Meta plans extensive layoffs due to the AI assault

Meta is considering significant layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as it invests aggressively in artificial intelligence development.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Remote surgery for cancer, identity verification at parcel terminals, and 'WhatsApp' for children. Technology news

Meta introduces a new feature for WhatsApp that allows children under the age of 13 to use the platform with parent-controlled accounts.

Mar 15 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

She spent 16 hours on Instagram. Now a jury will decide whether Meta and Google are responsible for this

A jury in Los Angeles is set to decide if Meta and Google are liable for the mental health issues linked to excessive use of social media, highlighted by the case of Kaley, who reportedly consumed 16 hours on Instagram in a single day.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In Pursuit of AI, Meta Seeks Savings and Plans Record Layoffs

Meta is seeking savings to fund expensive investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and prepare the company structure for a work model increasingly supported by AI.

Mar 14 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Yann LeCun: He Explains the World to Artificial Intelligence

Yann LeCun, former AI chief at Meta, is shifting his focus from Silicon Valley to revolutionizing technology from Europe.

Mar 14 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is job loss caused by AI beginning in earnest? Meta considers 20% workforce reduction

Meta is reportedly contemplating a significant workforce reduction, potentially cutting over 20% of its employees to address the costs of AI infrastructure investment and operational efficiency.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Meta's Big Decision, End-to-End Encryption Will Be Removed from Instagram

Meta announced that the end-to-end encrypted chat feature on Instagram will be removed after May 8, 2026, impacting user privacy.

Mar 14 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Due to AI, this company will have layoffs; thousands will lose their jobs

Meta is preparing for significant layoffs that will affect approximately 15,000 employees as it shifts focus towards artificial intelligence investments.

Mar 14 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Instagram's Privacy Ends! Meta Makes Major Announcement, End-to-End Encryption Will Be Removed

Meta announced that Instagram will discontinue its end-to-end encrypted chat feature after May 8, 2026, affecting the direct messaging safety on the platform.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Meta plans mass layoffs amid massive spending on AI, says agency

Meta is reportedly planning mass layoffs that could affect 20% or more of its workforce to offset the high costs associated with AI infrastructure investments.

Mar 14 โ€ข 01:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Meta reportedly plans sweeping layoffs as AI costs increase

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off 20% or more of its workforce to manage rising costs associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Mar 14 โ€ข 00:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meta plans mass layoffs amid rising AI costs, says agency

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off over 20% of its workforce as it seeks to offset rising artificial intelligence infrastructure costs.

Mar 14 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Bill Gates' first nuclear reactor: using sodium instead of water and his startup will build eight for Meta

Bill Gates' TerraPower has secured a license to build a fourth-generation sodium-cooled nuclear reactor in Wyoming, marking significant progress in commercial nuclear technology.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Meta signs agreements with Le Figaro and several major European media outlets for its AI assistant

Meta has signed agreements with Le Figaro and several major European media outlets to keep its Meta AI chatbot updated with current news.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

In the pits: Meta's artificial superintelligence system

Meta's anticipated AI program, Avocado, is set to launch soon but is reportedly behind competitors from OpenAI and Google.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

"Meta" employees are forced to monitor the intimate images of smart glasses owners

The privacy implications of Meta's smart glasses have ignited debate due to allegations of employee surveillance of recorded intimate moments.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:05 UTC

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