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Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Years After Promising to Stop Facial Recognition Work, Meta Has a Devious New Plan

Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology in smart glasses despite previous concerns about privacy and ethics.
The 'super sensing' feature could significantly impact privacy and safety due to continuous recording.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Apple is planning smart glasses with and without AR

Apple is progressing on a chip for smart glasses, planning for a launch around 2027.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

Apple could launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 | TechCrunch

Apple aims to compete with Meta by releasing smart glasses by next year.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta's new AI glasses could have a 'super-sensing' mode with facial recognition

Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Years After Promising to Stop Facial Recognition Work, Meta Has a Devious New Plan

Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology in smart glasses despite previous concerns about privacy and ethics.
The 'super sensing' feature could significantly impact privacy and safety due to continuous recording.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Apple is planning smart glasses with and without AR

Apple is progressing on a chip for smart glasses, planning for a launch around 2027.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
7 hours ago

Apple could launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 | TechCrunch

Apple aims to compete with Meta by releasing smart glasses by next year.
Wearables
fromEntrepreneur
5 hours ago

Apple Is Developing AI Smart Glasses to Take on Meta, Google | Entrepreneur

Apple is developing smart glasses to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban successes, aiming for superior processing power and AR capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta's new AI glasses could have a 'super-sensing' mode with facial recognition

Meta is creating software that can recognize people by name and assist users with reminders based on their surroundings.
more#smart-glasses
#affordable-housing
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

Here's where the money Meta spent on its $1 billion pledge for affordable housing has gone

Meta has largely abandoned its $1 billion affordable housing commitment, with only a fraction of funds distributed.
The majority of Meta's investments in housing are structured as loans, not grants.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 hours ago

Here's where the money Meta spent on its $1 billion pledge for affordable housing has gone

Meta has largely abandoned its $1 billion affordable housing commitment, with only a fraction of funds distributed.
The majority of Meta's investments in housing are structured as loans, not grants.
more#affordable-housing
fromsfist.com
19 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: BART's Green Line Won't Be Running Again Until Tuesday

"Police have already arrested 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez and charged him with two counts of murder," referring to the killing of two Israeli embassy employees.
San Francisco Giants
#data-protection
EU data protection
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

Meta Gains DPC Approval to Use EU User Data for AI Training

Meta is making significant improvements to comply with EU data protection rights and enhance AI tailored specifically for European users.
EU data protection
fromSocial Media Today
1 day ago

Meta Gains DPC Approval to Use EU User Data for AI Training

Meta is making significant improvements to comply with EU data protection rights and enhance AI tailored specifically for European users.
EU data protection
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Meta is making users who opted out of AI training opt out again, watchdog says

Meta defends its AI training practices in the EU, emphasizing their importance for creating culturally relevant tools, while facing legal challenges from Noyb.
more#data-protection
#instagram
Marketing tech
fromUsermag
1 week ago

The Facebook scam economy

Meta's platforms face an epidemic of scams, with 70% of new advertisers promoting fraud, largely due to profit motives over user safety.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Instagram CEO testifies about competing with TikTok: 'You're either growing, or you're slowly dying'

Meta recognized the challenge posed by TikTok, prompting a significant shift in strategy for Instagram to retain user engagement.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta's chief marketing officer takes the stand.

Meta's executives are providing crucial testimonies in the FTC's investigation regarding Instagram and WhatsApp.
Social media marketing
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Meta argues enshittification isn't real in bid to toss FTC monopoly trial

Meta contends that its acquisitions benefited Instagram and WhatsApp, arguing it enhanced their growth and value.
The FTC's claims lacked evidence of increased ad exposure to users sharing content.
Social media marketing
fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

Instagram Suggested 'Groomers' Connect With Minors, FTC Says (1)

Instagram's algorithms inadvertently recommended minors to accounts exhibiting predatory behavior, increasing risks for child exploitation.
Marketing tech
fromUsermag
1 week ago

The Facebook scam economy

Meta's platforms face an epidemic of scams, with 70% of new advertisers promoting fraud, largely due to profit motives over user safety.
Social media marketing
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Instagram CEO testifies about competing with TikTok: 'You're either growing, or you're slowly dying'

Meta recognized the challenge posed by TikTok, prompting a significant shift in strategy for Instagram to retain user engagement.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta's chief marketing officer takes the stand.

Meta's executives are providing crucial testimonies in the FTC's investigation regarding Instagram and WhatsApp.
Social media marketing
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Meta argues enshittification isn't real in bid to toss FTC monopoly trial

Meta contends that its acquisitions benefited Instagram and WhatsApp, arguing it enhanced their growth and value.
The FTC's claims lacked evidence of increased ad exposure to users sharing content.
Social media marketing
fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

Instagram Suggested 'Groomers' Connect With Minors, FTC Says (1)

Instagram's algorithms inadvertently recommended minors to accounts exhibiting predatory behavior, increasing risks for child exploitation.
more#instagram
#artificial-intelligence
fromInfoQ
5 days ago
Marketing tech

Llama 4 Scout and Maverick Now Available on Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker JumpStart

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg's AI ad tool sounds like a social media nightmare | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
1 day ago
Marketing tech

DOGE Used Meta AI Model to Review Emails From Federal Workers

fromInfoQ
5 days ago
Marketing tech

Llama 4 Scout and Maverick Now Available on Amazon Bedrock and SageMaker JumpStart

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg's AI ad tool sounds like a social media nightmare | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
1 day ago
Marketing tech

DOGE Used Meta AI Model to Review Emails From Federal Workers

more#artificial-intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Meta adds another 650 MW of solar power to its AI push | TechCrunch

This is the fourth solar deal that Meta has announced this year, all in Texas, highlighting its commitment to renewable energy for its expanding data centers.
European startups
#performance-reviews
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Meta to label more workers as 'low performers' - months after sweeping layoffs

Meta is increasing the percentage of employees labeled as low performers in midyear reviews, suggesting potential for further layoffs.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Meta to label more workers as 'low performers' - months after sweeping layoffs

Meta is increasing the percentage of employees labeled as low performers in midyear reviews, suggesting potential for further layoffs.
more#performance-reviews
#social-media
Marketing tech
fromLindsey Gamble
1 week ago

Meta Expands Creator Advertising: Reels Trending Ads, Creator Marketplace Updates, and Threads Video Ads - Lindsey Gamble

Meta enhances brand-creator partnerships with new features like Reels Trending Ads and Partnership Ads for Facebook Live.
Marketing tech
fromAdweek
2 weeks ago

Meta Launches Thread Video Ads and Revives Facebook Live Ads

Meta is enhancing its video advertising offerings across Threads and Facebook, introducing new tools to engage brands and creators.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Instagram Threads is getting video ads | TechCrunch

Instagram Threads is testing video ads to expand its advertising initiatives and compete with rivals like X, as announced by Meta.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Why one obscure app could help crumble Meta's empire

TikTok is Meta's biggest rival, while MeWe is cited in an antitrust case as a competitor despite being relatively unknown.
Marketing tech
fromLindsey Gamble
1 week ago

Meta Expands Creator Advertising: Reels Trending Ads, Creator Marketplace Updates, and Threads Video Ads - Lindsey Gamble

Meta enhances brand-creator partnerships with new features like Reels Trending Ads and Partnership Ads for Facebook Live.
Marketing tech
fromAdweek
2 weeks ago

Meta Launches Thread Video Ads and Revives Facebook Live Ads

Meta is enhancing its video advertising offerings across Threads and Facebook, introducing new tools to engage brands and creators.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Instagram Threads is getting video ads | TechCrunch

Instagram Threads is testing video ads to expand its advertising initiatives and compete with rivals like X, as announced by Meta.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Why one obscure app could help crumble Meta's empire

TikTok is Meta's biggest rival, while MeWe is cited in an antitrust case as a competitor despite being relatively unknown.
more#social-media
#whatsapp
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Did WhatsApp really need Meta?

Meta's defense features cofounder Brian Acton, who argues that its acquisitions benefited consumers, contrasting with the FTC's competitive narrative.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

NSO Group must pay Meta $168M in WhatsApp spy case

Meta won $167 million from NSO Group over misuse of WhatsApp's vulnerabilities for spying.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Did WhatsApp really need Meta?

Meta's defense features cofounder Brian Acton, who argues that its acquisitions benefited consumers, contrasting with the FTC's competitive narrative.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

NSO Group must pay Meta $168M in WhatsApp spy case

Meta won $167 million from NSO Group over misuse of WhatsApp's vulnerabilities for spying.
more#whatsapp
#tech-industry
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Marketing tech

Meta launches program to encourage startups to use its Llama AI models | TechCrunch

fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Growth hacking

A former Meta manager who beat out 2,000 candidates for his first role shares the 5-step strategy he used to secure the offer

fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Marketing tech

Meta launches program to encourage startups to use its Llama AI models | TechCrunch

fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Growth hacking

A former Meta manager who beat out 2,000 candidates for his first role shares the 5-step strategy he used to secure the offer

more#tech-industry
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 05.21.25 - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's recent move to prevent Maine's legislature from censuring its members raises significant questions about judicial intervention in state governance and legislative autonomy.
NYC politics
#mark-zuckerberg
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

That $1B Pledge to Build Housing That Facebook Made Six Years Ago? It's Basically Dead

Mark Zuckerberg's $1 billion housing pledge is largely abandoned, with minimal funds utilized, reflecting a shift in priorities at Meta.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg says his management style involves no 1-on-1s, few direct reports, and a 'core army' of 30 running Meta

Mark Zuckerberg employs a non-hierarchical management style at Meta, utilizing a 'core army' of up to 30 key individuals to drive innovation.
fromForbes
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Meta's Efforts To Discover An Opaque AI Future Undo The FTC's Own Case

Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

That $1B Pledge to Build Housing That Facebook Made Six Years Ago? It's Basically Dead

Mark Zuckerberg's $1 billion housing pledge is largely abandoned, with minimal funds utilized, reflecting a shift in priorities at Meta.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Mark Zuckerberg says his management style involves no 1-on-1s, few direct reports, and a 'core army' of 30 running Meta

Mark Zuckerberg employs a non-hierarchical management style at Meta, utilizing a 'core army' of up to 30 key individuals to drive innovation.
fromForbes
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Meta's Efforts To Discover An Opaque AI Future Undo The FTC's Own Case

more#mark-zuckerberg
#technology
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The COO of Reality Labs is leaving Meta after nearly 11 years

Dan Reed, COO of Meta's Reality Labs, is resigning after 11 years amid significant losses and restructuring of the division.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The COO of Reality Labs is leaving Meta after nearly 11 years

Dan Reed, COO of Meta's Reality Labs, is resigning after 11 years amid significant losses and restructuring of the division.
more#technology
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta refuses to crack down on rampant scams from bogus ads to avoid losing revenue: report

Meta prioritized ad revenue over tackling fraud, leading to thousands of fake ads on its platforms.
#zuckerberg
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Meta delays release of flagship 'Behemoth' AI model as engineers struggle: report

Meta delays the release of its AI model Behemoth due to concerns about its improved capabilities.
Initial plans for Behemoth's release have now shifted from April to fall or later.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Meta 'nudged' prominent Big Tech critic in plea for help ahead of landmark FTC antitrust trial: sources

Meta sought to influence Republican support ahead of antitrust trial through outreach to a Big Tech critic.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Meta delays release of flagship 'Behemoth' AI model as engineers struggle: report

Meta delays the release of its AI model Behemoth due to concerns about its improved capabilities.
Initial plans for Behemoth's release have now shifted from April to fall or later.
Marketing tech
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Meta 'nudged' prominent Big Tech critic in plea for help ahead of landmark FTC antitrust trial: sources

Meta sought to influence Republican support ahead of antitrust trial through outreach to a Big Tech critic.
more#zuckerberg
#llamacon
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta delays 'Behemoth' AI model, handing OpenAI and Google even more of a head start

fromInfoQ
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Meta Announces API and Protection Tools at First LlamaCon Event

fromZDNET
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta delays 'Behemoth' AI model, handing OpenAI and Google even more of a head start

fromInfoQ
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Meta Announces API and Protection Tools at First LlamaCon Event

more#llamacon
Privacy technologies
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Will Meta lawsuits shape Africa's data privacy laws? DW 05/16/2025

Meta is fighting a $220 million fine in Nigeria over data misuse allegations.
Content moderators for Meta face significant psychological distress, prompting legal action against their employer.
Wearables
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Meta Ray-Bans get two new accessibility features for low-vision users

Meta Ray-Ban glasses enhance accessibility with new features for low-vision users, improving navigation and support.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Meta is building a new data center in Louisiana-and this Senate committee wants to know why it's being powered by gas (exclusive)

"Meta's decision to power its data centers with fossil fuels while claiming net zero status is deeply troubling. This isn't leadership-it's greenwashing."
Marketing tech
#ai-training
more#ai-training
#antitrust
Marketing tech
fromTheankler
1 week ago

Break 'Em Up: Google's Reckoning Day is Hollywood's Big Chance

The ongoing antitrust cases against major tech companies like Google and Meta will significantly impact Hollywood and the entertainment industry.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta's beef with the press flares at its antitrust trial

Meta's attorney degraded a tech journalist's credibility in antitrust court, highlighting tensions between Silicon Valley and its media coverage.
Marketing tech
fromTheankler
1 week ago

Break 'Em Up: Google's Reckoning Day is Hollywood's Big Chance

The ongoing antitrust cases against major tech companies like Google and Meta will significantly impact Hollywood and the entertainment industry.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Meta's beef with the press flares at its antitrust trial

Meta's attorney degraded a tech journalist's credibility in antitrust court, highlighting tensions between Silicon Valley and its media coverage.
more#antitrust
Social media marketing
fromVariety
1 week ago

Meta Removes Fake AI Ads With Jamie Lee Curtis After She Appealed to Mark Zuckerberg to Take Down 'Bulls-' Videos

Jamie Lee Curtis took direct action against Meta after unauthorized use of her likeness in an AI-generated ad, which was subsequently removed.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

Meta Portal Pro concept reimagines immersive communication - Yanko Design

The Meta Portal Pro Concept reimagines the future of immersive communication, integrating advanced technologies to enhance virtual interactions for hybrid work environments.
Marketing tech
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Threads adds dashboard to better explain post and account restrictions

Threads introduces an account status dashboard for transparency in user penalties and begins testing video ads for monetization.
Social media marketing
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Tell-all says Facebook used sinister tactics on vulnerable group

Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir exposes serious ethical issues and national security concerns at Meta, revealing powerful insights into corporate accountability.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Trump's tariffs will hit hiring and marketing, but not AI spending, Goldman Sachs says

Despite tariffs, AI investments are expected to remain robust due to strong competition among companies.
Meta is increasing its capital expenditures on AI, indicating its priority amidst economic challenges.
#tiktok
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

New court filing shows that Meta execs agreed that Facebook was losing to TikTok | TechCrunch

Meta executives view TikTok as a significant threat to their market position, with Zuckerberg and Mosseri acknowledging its impact.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

New court filing shows that Meta execs agreed that the company was losing to TikTok | TechCrunch

Meta executives recognized TikTok's challenge to their dominance in social media and video engagement.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

New court filing shows that Meta execs agreed that Facebook was losing to TikTok | TechCrunch

Meta executives view TikTok as a significant threat to their market position, with Zuckerberg and Mosseri acknowledging its impact.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

New court filing shows that Meta execs agreed that the company was losing to TikTok | TechCrunch

Meta executives recognized TikTok's challenge to their dominance in social media and video engagement.
more#tiktok
#nso-group
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta wins more than $167 million in damages from spyware maker that targeted WhatsApp

A jury ordered NSO Group to pay Meta $167 million for damages caused by malware on WhatsApp.
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Meta wins more than $167 million in damages from spyware maker that targeted WhatsApp

A jury ordered NSO Group to pay Meta $167 million for damages caused by malware on WhatsApp.
more#nso-group
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