Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, has been making headlines due to various controversies and legal issues. The company has faced criticism for its handling of content moderation, with the European Union claiming that its efforts are insufficient. Additionally, a Meta spokesperson was sentenced to six years in a penal colony for allegedly defending terrorism publicly. Furthermore, Meta has been embroiled in lawsuits, with unsealed letters revealing accusations of anticompetitive actions to maintain high ad prices.
Founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard College roommates, Facebook quickly grew to become one of the world's largest social media platforms. In 2012, Facebook acquired Instagram, further expanding its reach. The company rebranded as Meta Platforms in 2021 to reflect its focus on the metaverse. Meta's products include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Oculus VR. Despite its popularity, Meta has faced scrutiny over data privacy, misinformation, and its impact on society, leading to increased regulatory scrutiny and public debate.
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Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.
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The messaging service pegs itself as the ‘happiest place’ online, but Snap’s Ronan Harris explain how its post-pandemic struggles has made it focus on being friendlier not just to users but to small businesses, too
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With TikTok's future uncertain, Instagram is trying to get more viral content on its Reels feature.
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EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations.
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Nezouh, a dreamlike story of a family under siege in Damascus, seeks to portray the difficult decision of all refugees as to whether to stay or leave the country they love
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On March 11, 2011, a earthquake and tsunami initiated a nuclear incident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
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Meta spokesperson sentenced to six years in penal colony for ‘publicly defending terrorism’
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Three quarters of five to seven-year-olds use a tablet or computer, a new study by Ofcom shows
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Leaders condemned the attack, reaffirmed commitment to Israel's security and urged prevention of more tensions.
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Taylor Swift’s loyal legion of Swifties in the United Kingdom have reportedly been scammed out of $1.2 million in their quest to see the pop star’s coveted “Eras Tour.”
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Demands grow to restrict young people’s access to phones and social media
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Celebrity AI sex image scandal spurs Meta to seek comments for policy revamp.
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Former Twitch execs cofounded Gaggl TV, which is using creators to get Gen Z to watch TV on social media.
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Meta will stop removing harmless AI videos in July.
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A batch of letters were unsealed last week in an ongoing lawsuit accusing Meta, formerly Facebook, of anticompetitive actions to keep ad prices high.
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The change to Instagram and Threads comes as the parent company also prepares to retire the news tab from Facebook in Australia and the US
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The embassy’s now-deleted posted said Israel is mentioned 43 times in the central religious text of Islam, while ‘Palestine is not mentioned even once’.
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'It's an amazing thing to be standing here again,' Swiatek said during the trophy ceremony.
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Officers want people to be "our eyes and ears" and say anyone who thinks it's "harmless fun" is mistaken as the animals often die a slow and painful death.
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Videos of Stephen Masalta's depravity were found at his home after he was arrested for masturbating in front of coffee shops, police say.