Meta's Strategic Shift: Targeted Layoffs Across Key Platforms
Meta initiates focused layoffs affecting WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, marking a departure from previous mass reductions. This strategic realignment impacts notable employees and signals a more nuanced approach to organizational management.
Meta's AI Training Sparks Privacy Concerns in Australia
Meta admits to using Australian users' public data for AI training without opt-out options, raising privacy concerns. Unlike European users protected by GDPR, Australians lack control over their data's use in AI development.
Meta Breaks Barriers: WhatsApp and Messenger to Integrate with Rival Platforms in EU
Meta unveils plans for cross-platform messaging in the EU, allowing WhatsApp and Messenger users to communicate with iMessage, Telegram, and more. This groundbreaking move responds to EU regulations and promises enhanced features for a seamless messaging experience.
Apple Dodges App Store Age Verification in Louisiana Child Safety Bill
Meta lobbied for Apple's App Store to be responsible for age verification in a Louisiana child safety bill, but Apple's aggressive efforts removed this provision. The legislative battle highlights the complex interplay between child safety, user privacy, and corporate interests in the digital age.