Instagram AI Scans Private Messages of Under-18s
Meta's Instagram is secretly using AI to scan private messages sent by users under 18, raising serious concerns about child privacy and data protection laws in the UK.
Meta's Instagram is secretly using AI to scan private messages sent by users under 18, raising serious concerns about child privacy and data protection laws in the UK.
Kerry O'Sullivan, a popular Irish TikTok creator, was left stranded at Dublin Airport after a catastrophic Meta account failure deleted her identity and flight documents, sparking outrage over digital dependency.
Exclusive: Donald Trump's campaign is in talks with tech billionaire Elon Musk and Meta's AI chief to leverage their advanced artificial intelligence, aiming to close the technological gap with Joe Biden's campaign ahead of the US election.
Instagram is rolling out a significant update, giving users more control over their feed with new 'Following' and 'Favourites' chronological options, moving away from its algorithm-driven experience.
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by a former children's commissioner over claims it designed 'addictive' features harming young users' mental health.
Sarah Wynn Williams, author of 'The Meta Exposé', faces financial ruin and legal bankruptcy after Meta secured a gagging order preventing her from criticising the company. The case raises alarming questions about corporate power and free speech in the UK.
Parents are in uproar after discovering Meta used their daughters' images, scraped from Facebook, in personalised advertisements without permission, raising serious child safety and data privacy concerns.
Meta's Instagram suffers a catastrophic global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access feeds, send messages, or refresh content. The widespread disruption sparks chaos and frustration across social media platforms.
Tattoo artists on Instagram are facing a wave of account suspensions and content removal, sparking outrage over censorship and threatening their primary source of income and clientele.
Meta's Instagram experienced a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform and turning to rival social media to voice their complaints.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces groundbreaking AI integration for Ray-Ban smart glasses, enabling real-time object identification and translation, signalling a major leap in wearable technology.
Shocking investigation reveals Instagram's algorithm actively connects paedophiles and facilitates illegal child content distribution, prompting urgent calls for regulation.
Former UK Deputy PM Nick Clegg faces intense criticism for a multibillion-dollar transatlantic tech pact, with US insiders dismissing it as a desperate move for 'sloppy seconds' from Silicon Valley.
The once-forgotten Facebook Poke feature is making a surprise comeback. Discover why Meta is reviving this nostalgic tool and what it signals about the future of digital communication.
US lawmakers demand answers from tech giants on safeguards against AI-generated disinformation threatening the 2024 presidential election. Hearings set for this summer.
Instagram experienced a widespread global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access the app, refresh feeds, or send messages. The disruption, confirmed by Meta, sparked a flood of complaints and memes across other social platforms.
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and venting their frustrations on rival platform X (formerly Twitter).
Australia's eSafety Commissioner issues a formal directive to major tech platforms, including X and Meta, to immediately implement measures protecting children from graphic viral shooting footage.
Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk confronts a major social media ban for his youth-focused network, igniting a fierce debate over free speech, political targeting, and the power of Big Tech in the US.
Instagram owner Meta is being sued for billions by UK children in a landmark case alleging illegal collection and exploitation of minors' personal data without proper consent.
Candia Midworth, a former trustee of a llama charity, receives a suspended sentence after admitting to causing unnecessary suffering to animals at a Surrey farm. Shocking neglect included overgrown teeth and filthy living conditions.
Meta launches 'Blend', a new Instagram feature that uses AI to create a personalised Reels feed exclusively for you and a friend, sparking conversations about privacy and digital wellbeing.
Meta President Nick Clegg's new book, 'How to Save the Internet', sparks fierce debate. This review dissects his controversial defence of Big Tech and explores the urgent fight for the web's future.
Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.
Meta is hit with a massive £3 billion collective action lawsuit in the UK, accused of illegally merging WhatsApp user data with Facebook for profit without proper consent.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg files a bombshell lawsuit against his own company's board, alleging a catastrophic failure in data security and a 'fundamental breach of fiduciary duty' that threatens the future of Facebook and Instagram.
Meta announces major Instagram safety overhaul, making accounts private by default for under-18s and restricting contact from suspicious adults in landmark child protection move.
Exclusive investigation reveals how AI-generated fake ads, featuring cloned voices of BBC stars like Sophie Raworth and Huw Edwards, are promoting a dangerous weight loss scam. Meta is accused of ignoring takedown requests, leaving victims out of pocket.
An explosive investigation reveals how tech platforms harvest and monetise intimate pregnancy data, targeting vulnerable users with relentless personalised ads and content.
Meta has officially removed the iconic but long-dormant 'Poke' feature from Facebook, finally retiring a defining symbol of the platform's early, quirky social experiments.