Starting January 14, 2025, Instagram will phase out beauty filters, discontinuing support for third-party tools developed through its Meta Spark platform. This decision by Meta, the parent company led by Mark Zuckerberg, aims to address concerns about unrealistic beauty standards….
Australia’s Finance Minister Jim Chalmers has expressed significant concern over Meta’s announcement to terminate its fact-checking programs on Facebook and Instagram in the U.S. This decision raises fears about the increasing spread of misinformation on social media platforms. Chalmers highlighted…
The European Union has dismissed accusations of censorship from Meta, following the company’s recent decision to end its fact-checking program in the U.S. and implement a community-based approach. EU spokesperson Paula Pinho emphasized the bloc’s commitment to regulation and compliance…
The European Commission dismissed Mark Zuckerberg’s assertion that EU data protection laws censor social media platforms, clarifying that only illegal content must be removed. In response to Zuckerberg’s plans to replace Meta’s fact-checking program with a community notes system, the…
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of Meta’s oversight board and former Prime Minister of Denmark, expressed significant concerns regarding the company’s decision to eliminate third-party fact checkers. Speaking to the BBC, she highlighted the potential negative impact on minority groups, particularly the…
Meta Platforms, led by Mark Zuckerberg, appears to be aligning more closely with Donald Trump, including significant donations to his inauguration and recent appointments such as Dana White to its board. This shift includes moving moderation teams to Texas and…
Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced sweeping changes to its online content moderation policies. Founder Mark Zuckerberg revealed plans to eliminate fact-checking teams in the U.S., allowing users to flag false or misleading information…
Meta is discontinuing its reliance on third-party fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram, opting instead for a user-based ‘community notes’ system similar to X’s approach. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the need to promote free expression, stating the move will be phased…
Meta Platforms has appointed three new directors to its board, including Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Charlie Songhurst, a former Microsoft executive and investor, and John Elkann, CEO of Exor. CEO Mark Zuckerberg noted their expertise will…
The Milan Prosecutor’s Office has concluded an investigation indicating that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, owes more than €887 million in value-added tax (VAT) for income earned between 2015 and 2021. Prosecutor Marcello Viola stated that Meta’s…
The European Commission has imposed a €798 million fine on Meta for violating competition laws by integrating Facebook Marketplace into its platform, which allegedly created unfair conditions for competing classified ad services. The Commission mandated Meta to cease these practices,…
The European Commission has imposed a €797.72 million fine on Meta Platforms for allegedly engaging in abusive practices that favor Facebook Marketplace. Meta plans to appeal the decision, stating that the European Union has failed to provide evidence demonstrating any…
