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New research shows how Meta's algorithms shaped users' 2020 election feeds
Researchers have published the first results from a multi-year research project looking at Facebook and Instagram's effect on the 2020 election.
Facebook’s redesigned video tab emphasizes Reels and recommendations
The changes will bring Reels’ editing tools to all Facebook videos, as well as a new “Explore” section to highlight trending clips and other recommendations.
Meta faces a $100,000 daily fine if it doesn't fix privacy issues in Norway
Meta's practice of tracking Instagram and Facebook users violates their privacy, Norway's data protection regulator said.
New privacy deal allows US tech giants to continue storing European user data on American servers
The European Union has adopted a plan that will allow US tech giants to continue storing data about European users on American soil.
Facebook will need permission to show personalized ads in the EU
Facebook will have to get your consent before it shows some personalized ads in the EU.
Facebook may let EU users download apps directly from ads
Meta is gearing up to debut a new type of Facebook ads that will allow users in the European Union to download apps without having to visit their mobile platform's app store, according to The Verge.
Meta's Oversight Board urges Facebook to suspend Cambodia's Prime Minister
Meta's Oversight Board has called for a six month ban on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's Facebook and Instagram accounts for inciting violence.
Meta explains how its AI decides what you see on Facebook and Instagram
Meta has released information that explain how its AI systems rank content for its Feed, Stories and Reels on Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook adds parental control tools to Messenger
Meta has added new tools to its Family Center that will allow parents to see and control how their teenage kids are using Messenger.
Meta pulls news content from Canadian Facebook and Instagram
Meta made good on its threat to pull Facebook's news feature from the Canadian market after the country's parliament voted to pass the Online News Act.
Oversight Board criticizes Meta for refusing to take down Brazilian pro-insurrection video
The independent reviewer called for Meta to 'develop a framework for evaluating its election integrity efforts.'
Meta rolls back COVID-19 misinformation rules in many countries
Meta is rolling back COVID-19 misinformation rules for Instagram and Facebook in countries that no longer deem the pandemic to be a national emergency. The rules will no longer apply in the US, along with some other territories.
Texas AG subpoenas Pfizer to release Meta ad records
The Texas AG has subpoenaed Pfizer to release any advertising data it has associated with the social media giant Meta.
Meta is expanding its bonus program that pays creators for Facebook posts
Meta is trying to lure more creators to Facebook with new monetization features.
Meta test puts Reels on the Quest
The Meta Quest 3 is launching this fall.
Mark Zuckerberg says generative AI is coming to ‘every single one of our products’
Meta’s generative AI plans are starting to come into focus, the company is working on a slew of generative Ai features for its apps.
Meta will require staff to be in the office at least three days a week
Meta will make workers return to the office at least three times a week starting September 5th.
Meta test will limit news posts for Facebook and Instagram users in Canada
Facebook has announced that it will begin tests on Facebook and Instagram that "limit some users and publishers from viewing or sharing some news content in Canada."
Meta hit with $1.3 billion fine over Facebook's EU-US data transfers
The EU says Meta's policy of cross border data flows risks EU citizens' privacy.
Meta’s paid verification system comes to the UK
Meta just increased availability of its paid verification system, bringing the program to the UK. To the uninitiated, buying into Meta’s new program gives you a blue verification badge on Facebook and Instagram to indicate you are who you say you are. It’s just like modern Twitter blue checks. Testing begins today.