Tag: Meta
Meta Platforms reportedly building AI-based search engine
Meta Platforms is working on an artificial intelligence-based search engine as it looks to reduce dependence on Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft’s Bing, The Information...
WhatsApp to introduce QR Code feature for easy channel access and...
Meta-owned WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to view and follow channels via QR codes in an upcoming update.
According to...
WhatsApp introduces contact storing directly within the app, teases usernames
WhatsApp on Tuesday announced a new feature that will allow users to save contacts within the app.
That means that even if you lose...
Meta reintroduces facial recognition to tackle celebrity scams on Facebook
Meta is bringing back its facial recognition software on Facebook to tackle the rising cases of celebrity scams popularly known as “celeb bait” scams, where...
Meta cuts jobs
Meta Platforms is laying off employees across units including Instagram, WhatsApp and Reality Labs, The Verge reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
A Meta spokesman confirmed...
Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for consumer data breach
Nigeria has fined Meta Platforms $220 million after investigations showed data-sharing on social platforms violated local consumer, data protection and privacy laws.
Nigeria's Federal Competition...
Meta removes restrictions on Trump’s account ahead of 2024 elections
Meta announced that former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts will no longer be subject to heightened suspension penalties, according to an updated...
Meta and Apple face major antitrust charges in Europe
The European Commission is reportedly gearing up to make Meta and Apple the first targets of its new antitrust powers, based on the Digital...
Meta reduces Lagos office space after global layoffs
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram is set to reduce its office space in Lagos after global layoffs affected the workforce...
Meta faces call in EU not to use personal data for...
Meta plan to use personal data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models without seeking consent. This came under fire from advocacy group NOYB...