Meta Abandons Third-Party Fact-Checking in Controversial Move to User-Based System
Meta announces major shift from professional fact-checking to crowdsourced verification across its platforms, sparking concerns about misinformation spread. Critics and experts warn the decision could enable unchecked proliferation of false information and hate speech, particularly impacting marginalized communities.
Meta Shifts Content Moderation Strategy with Community-Led Approach
Meta announces major overhaul of content moderation policies, replacing third-party fact-checking with community-driven system and relaxing certain content restrictions. The company is relocating trust and safety teams while giving users more control over political content visibility.
Meta Smart Glasses Used in New Orleans Terror Attack, FBI Reveals
FBI investigators discovered that a deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans was planned and executed using Meta smart glasses, marking a disturbing first for the technology. The perpetrator used the glasses during reconnaissance and the attack itself, raising new concerns about emerging tech exploitation.
Meta Smart Glasses Used for Surveillance in Deadly New Orleans Attack
FBI reveals the perpetrator of New Year's Day attack in New Orleans conducted pre-attack surveillance using Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. The former U.S. Army soldier made reconnaissance trips capturing footage before the tragic incident that claimed 14 lives.
Meta Embraces AI-Generated Social Media Accounts in Bold Platform Shift
Meta launches tools enabling creation of AI characters across Facebook and Instagram, potentially transforming social media interaction. The initiative, while showcasing commercial potential through AI influencers, raises concerns about authenticity and misinformation in digital spaces.
Meta Plans to Populate Facebook and Instagram with AI-Generated Bot Accounts
Meta unveils controversial plans to integrate AI-generated accounts across its social platforms, complete with profiles and content-sharing capabilities. The initiative aims to attract younger users but faces criticism over potential misinformation risks and impact on authentic human interactions.
Apple Criticizes Meta's Multiple iPhone Software Access Requests Amid EU Regulations
Apple strongly opposes Meta's 15 interoperability requests for iPhone software tools, citing privacy and security concerns. The dispute highlights tensions between tech giants as they navigate EU's Digital Markets Act requirements, which mandate platform access while threatening significant penalties for non-compliance.
Meta Challenges OpenAI's Non-Profit to For-Profit Transition in California
Meta urges California's AG to block OpenAI's conversion from non-profit to for-profit status, warning it could set a concerning precedent for tech startups. The dispute highlights tensions around OpenAI's evolution from charitable origins to commercial success with ChatGPT.
Meta Pursues Nuclear Power Partnerships to Fuel AI Ambitions
Meta plans to secure up to 4 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2030 to support its growing AI operations. The company joins tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft in exploring nuclear energy solutions to balance technological advancement with environmental commitments.
Threads Introduces Custom Feed Options to Rival Bluesky
Meta's Threads platform is testing customizable content feeds, allowing users to curate topics and switch between different viewing options. The update addresses previous criticisms while competing with Bluesky's growing popularity and decentralized approach.