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Meta Extends Fact-Checking to Threads in Preparation for US and India Elections
Meta recently provided users on Instagram and Facebook with more control over the content they see, and similar controls will be extended to Threads. Users in the US will have the ability to choose the default level of demotions on fact-checked content in their Feed on Threads.
Meta Unveils Standalone AI Image Generator 'Imagine'
This innovative image generator, initially showcased at Meta's Connect event in November, was initially integrated into Meta's AI chatbot. 'Imagine with Meta' leverages the Emu image generation model, Meta's existing technology that transforms text prompts into high-resolution images. The service is currently accessible for free to users in the United States, offering the generation of up to four images per prompt.
Spanish Media Association Files $598 Million Lawsuit Against Meta: Report
In response to these allegations, AMI has called on advertisers to redirect their campaigns toward media outlets that are perceived as "safe, reliable, and responsible," aiming to foster fair competition in the advertising landscape.
Mark Zuckerberg Offloads Nearly $190 Million in Meta Shares
Throughout November, Zuckerberg engaged in the daily sale of Meta shares, tallying up to 560,180 shares for the month, according to Market Watch. On November 29, he submitted orders to sell an additional 28,009 shares, based on Form 4 filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). At the closing stock price of $327.15, the total value of the shares offloaded amounted to $192.9 million.
US Families Label Social Media Giants as 'Big, Bad Monsters' in Lawsuit Against Big Tech
The lawsuits against major social media platforms by families and school districts in the US shed light on the significant concerns surrounding the potential adverse effects of these platforms on users, particularly children and teenagers.
Insta Introduces Latest Reels and Feed Photo Updates for Effortless Content Creation
Among the upcoming features, the platform is testing the capability for users to individually scale, crop, and rotate their video clips, offering improved editing flexibility.
Meta’s Quest 3 now lets users extend battery life at the cost of VR quality
"Meta Quest 3’s extended battery feature gives you more control over the tradeoff between active battery life and high performance," Meta said in a blogpost. According to the company, this feature is designed to help users decide whether they want to extend playtime or experience the best possible graphics.
Big Tech coalition seeks 12-18 month extension to comply with India's DPDP Act
In a letter addressed to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the group said that since implementing these provisions would require structural changes in organisations and businesses, “they are likely to face significant amount of challenges during the course of such transition”.
Insta's new feature will let you turn photos into stickers for reels, stories
Instagram head Adam Mosseri gave a brief demonstration of how the new feature will work in a video shared to his broadcast channel. "We're testing a way for you to turn photos into custom stickers to use in reels and stories. You can create stickers from your own photos in your camera roll, or from eligible images you see on Instagram," Mosseri said.
Insta soon to allow polls in comments section of posts
Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the test on his broadcast channel, noting that polls can be added to comments on regular feed posts as well as reels. "We're starting a small test to add a poll or vote on one in the comments of a feed post or reel. We’re always looking for new ways to interact with friends and creators," he posted.
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