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Facebook and Instagram to have ‘less personalised’ ad option in EU

Meta made changes to its “pay or consent” model amid demands from EU regulators.

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How to protect your data instead of sharing this viral Instagram hoax

A viral Instagram hoax, shared by thousands, including celebrities, falsely claims that reposting will prevent Meta from using personal data for AI training.

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All the new tech you need to know about from Meta’s Connect event

From the ‘most advanced glasses the world has ever seen’ to actors voicing its AI. Here’s what happened at the Meta event.

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How will France's new right-leaning government impact the EU?

After weeks of tough negotiations, France unveiled its new government, which sharply shifted to the right.

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What to know about Instagram’s new safety features for teenagers

This is what teenagers and parents need to know about the new safety features coming to Instagram.

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Turkey suddenly lifts Instagram ban after more than a week

Turkey's transportation and infrastructure minister said Instagram had assured the government that its requests regarding criminal activity and censoring users would be met.

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Erdoğan accuses social media of 'digital fascism' amid Instagram block

The Turkish leader's comments came as officials were in discussions with representatives of the social media platform to reinstate access.

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Researchers fear effects of Meta’s CrowdTangle shutdown

The Big Tech companies says its tool will be replaced by alternatives

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Turkey blocks Instagram with no reason given

The ban comes after a Turkish communications official criticised the platform for what he said was a decision to block condolence posts for the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh earlier in the week.

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Are you an annoying tourist? Here’s how to find out

These are the biggest no-nos for tourists looking to blend in with the locals.

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Meta's 'pay or consent' policy breaks EU digital rules, says Brussels

Meta's 'pay or consent' model asks users to enable the processing of their personal data or pay a monthly fee.

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Meta says it follows Google, OpenAI in training AI with data

The tech giant faces complaints over use of personal data for its AI models.

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European users alerted that Meta will use public posts to train AI

Facebook and Instagram’s parent company will soon use public posts “to help develop and improve AI,” European users were told.

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Meta’s platforms hit with two more DSA investigations

The EU Commission starts probing platform's measures to protect minors.

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Disinformation probes - too late to make a difference?

The EU Commission has questions about Facebook’s and Instagram’s disinformation robustness, as do Nordic researchers.

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Facebook and Instagram probed over disinformation handling

The European Commission says the platforms’ tools to protect the EU elections are not sufficient.

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Russian court sentences Meta spokesman in swift trial in abstentia

A court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison.

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Meta teases new 'much more useful' version of its AI model Llama 3

Meta announced that its AI Llama 3 will be integrated into assistant features in Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

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Instagram to blur nude photos in effort to prevent 'sextortion'

Social media companies have come under fire for not doing enough to protect minors on their platforms.

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You can now find the Japanese Royal Family on Instagram

Wanna DM the Emperor of Japan? Now you can… Sort of.