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lavanguardia.com • Business • Spain
Meta's subcontractor, Telus, is closing its content moderation center in Barcelona, impacting hundreds of workers due to various factors including lawsuits, salary disputes, and Meta's shifting moderation policies.
techcrunch.com • Technology • World
Meta has released Llama 4, a new series of AI models boasting improved performance and multimodal capabilities, but with licensing restrictions for the EU and large companies.
theverge.com • Technology • World
Meta's release of Llama 4 models, particularly Maverick, raised concerns after it was revealed that the version used to achieve high rankings on LMArena was a customized, experimental version not available to the public.
theverge.com • Law • United States
Meta is facing a crucial antitrust trial where the FTC alleges that its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive, potentially leading to a company breakup.
gizmodo.com • Business • World
Meta's secretive blocklist prevents former employees, even high-performing ones, from being rehired, sparking controversy and raising concerns about fairness and transparency.
The Federal Trade Commission is pursuing an antitrust lawsuit against Meta, potentially leading to the breakup of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, despite Meta's lobbying efforts.
Mark Zuckerberg testified in an antitrust trial defending Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp against accusations from the Federal Trade Commission.
nytimes.com • Business • World
Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in a landmark antitrust trial defends Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp as standard business practices, countering the government's claim of a 'buy or bury' strategy to maintain a social media monopoly.
letemps.ch • Technology • World
Meta will use data from WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook to train its AI, raising privacy concerns.
techcrunch.com • Business • World
Internal Facebook communications reveal Mark Zuckerberg's concerns about Instagram's growth and his consideration of acquiring or stifling the competitor to maintain Facebook's dominance.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
This podcast episode discusses Meta's antitrust trial, the overhyped nature of AI, and various tech headlines.
bloomberg.com • Finance • World
High-profile executives like Mark Zuckerberg and Jamie Dimon sold significant amounts of stock before market declines triggered by President Trump's tariffs.
irishtimes.com • Technology • Europe
The European Union imposed substantial fines on Apple and Meta for violating the bloc's new digital market regulations, penalizing Apple for App Store restrictions and Meta for its data-usage model.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Technology • Brazil
Dr. Drauzio Varella accuses Meta of complicity in fraudulent schemes using his image to promote fake health products online.
elpais.com • Politics • Europe
European Union Vice President Teresa Ribera defends the recent fines imposed on Apple and Meta under the Digital Markets Act, dismissing Meta's reaction as childish and emphasizing the EU's commitment to enforcing its regulations.
theguardian.com • Technology • World
Meta reports taking down approximately 20 covert influence operations globally in 2024, while noting surprisingly limited use of AI-generated disinformation in elections.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
Kevin Systrom, Instagram's co-founder, testified in a federal antitrust trial that Meta intentionally limited resources to Instagram due to fears of its competition.
businessinsider.com • Technology • World
A former Google and Meta engineer shares their experiences at both companies, highlighting the differences in work culture, stress levels, and career progression.
irishtimes.com • Technology • EU
Meta is launching a new service using facial recognition technology to protect public figures in the EU from fraudulent advertisements using their images.
techcrunch.com • Technology • World
Meta launched a standalone AI app, leveraging its user data to personalize responses and compete with existing AI assistants like ChatGPT.
techcrunch.com • Technology • World
Meta's LlamaCon conference aims to rally AI developers to its open-source Llama models, but faces challenges from competitors like OpenAI and DeepSeek.
newyorker.com • Technology • World
Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in the FTC's antitrust trial against Meta reveals a shift in social media from interpersonal communication to content consumption, challenging the FTC's definition of the industry and the very nature of social media.
businessinsider.com • Politics • World
A former Facebook executive's memoir details awkward and sometimes humorous encounters between Mark Zuckerberg and various world leaders, revealing Zuckerberg's apparent disinterest in international politics and his sometimes unconventional interactions.
veja.abril.com.br • Technology • World
Starting May 5th, WhatsApp will stop working on older iPhone models that don't have iOS 15.1 or later.
theverge.com • Technology • World
Meta's new AI site's social feed reveals the public's current struggles and surprising uses of generative AI, showcasing both its potential and limitations.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
Major social media platforms are shifting from connecting people to prioritizing brand promotion and paid content, leading to a decline in organic social interactions and prompting users to seek more community-focused alternatives.
businessinsider.com • Technology • World
A Business Insider reporter tried Meta's new augmented reality glasses, Orion, and found the technology impressive despite its high cost and unfinished state.
gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br • Technology • Brazil
Meta and V.tal are building a 280km extension of the Malbec submarine cable to connect Porto Alegre, Brazil, to improved internet infrastructure by 2027.
livemint.com • Marketing • India
WhatsApp's new global ad campaign, "Not Even WhatsApp," emphasizes user privacy and end-to-end encryption through a visually engaging and emotionally resonant approach.
businessinsider.com • Technology • World
Meta plans to integrate AI into its hiring process to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance candidate matching.
cnn.com • Technology • World
Mark Zuckerberg is personally leading a new Meta team aiming to develop 'superintelligence', driven by frustration with the company's current AI progress and intense competition in the field.
businessinsider.com • Technology • World
Meta is testing direct messaging functionality within its Threads app, initially limited to Hong Kong, Thailand, and Argentina, addressing user demand for a more integrated experience.
elconfidencial.com • Technology • World
Meta's massive investment in ScaleAI signals a risky yet ambitious bet on achieving artificial superintelligence, a goal met with skepticism by some experts.
elpais.com • Business • World
Meta is introducing ads and subscriptions to WhatsApp, aiming to monetize its popular messaging platform while assuring users that personal chats will remain private.
bazonline.ch • Technology • World
Whatsapp will introduce ads and paid subscriptions, prompting concerns among users about the future of the platform's privacy and user experience.