Meta's new AI team delivered first key models internally this month, CTO says
On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, CTO Andrew Bosworth said the models built by Meta's Superintelligence Labs team, formed last year, showed significant promise.
France aims to ban under-15s from social media from September 2026, Le Monde reports
Facebook lagging on removing posts celebrating Bondi Beach massacre, CST claims
US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
EU mandates network privacy post deep fake, tech giants under scrutiny
Google, Meta, TikTok, Twitter & others to detail user safety measures after deep fake incidents. EU threatens fines for failure to prevent fake advertising, under new Digital Services Law.
Meta called on to clarify anti-Zionist content policies and definition
Fighting Online Antisemitism (FOA) requested Meta install context-specific protections for the word "Zionist."
Facebook's Amazing Glitch
In addition to the fear and anxiety they cause, the malfunctions on social networks also give us a bit of welcome peace.
Facebook, Instagram down for tens of thousands worldwide, users report
"We're aware people are having trouble accessing our services. We are working on this now," Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a post on X social media.
After Apple's success: Meta working on augmented reality glasses - report
According to the release, the company, which has been working on the AR glasses for years, is expected to present a prototype during 2024.
Online antisemitism has increased and become more violent since October 7 - report
From September to October antisemitism quadrupled with all platforms except for YouTube seeing a massive increase.
The end of deepfake: Meta to label AI-generated fake images
Meta will tag AI-generated fake images, though some may still find ways to distribute them.
Senior BBC scheduler to be disciplined for antisemitic Facebook posts referencing the 'holohoax'
In many of the posts she describes Jewish people and Europeans as "Thieves and Parasites", specifically saying "parasite invader subcontinental European CaucAsian invader species."
Oversight board overturns Meta's decision on Holocaust denial post
The Board’s decision to overturn Meta’s initial judgment underscores the ongoing challenges social media platforms face in balancing freedom of expression with the need to curb hate speech.
Child narrowly escapes venomous snake in underwear drawer
An Australian mother's search of her child's underwear drawer turns perilous when she discovers a highly deadly venomous snake.
