Congress Summons OpenAI & Meta Over AI Election Fears
US lawmakers demand answers from tech giants on safeguards against AI-generated disinformation threatening the 2024 presidential election. Hearings set for this summer.
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Global Instagram Outage Locks Users Out of Accounts
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.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Users Flock to X
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).
eSafety Commissioner Demands Social Media Giants Shield Kids
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.
Charlie Kirk's Young Conservatives Hit with Social Media Ban
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.
Meta faces UK billion-pound lawsuit over kids' Instagram data
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.
Instagram Tests 'Blend': AI-Powered Private Reels For Friends
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.
Nick Clegg's Plan to 'Save the Internet': Savvy or Spin?
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.
FCA probes Hargreaves Lansdown over fund fee practices
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into Hargreaves Lansdown's fund manager selection and fee disclosure processes, examining potential conflicts of interest.
Meta Whistleblowers Expose VR 'Psychological Torture'
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 faces £3bn UK lawsuit over WhatsApp data
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.
Zuckerberg Sues Meta in Stunning Boardroom Betrayal
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.
Instagram makes teen accounts private by default in safety push
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.
AI Weight Loss Scam Ads Target BBC Stars on Facebook
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.
How Social Media Giants Exploit Your Pregnancy Data
An explosive investigation reveals how tech platforms harvest and monetise intimate pregnancy data, targeting vulnerable users with relentless personalised ads and content.
Meta Retires Facebook's Iconic Poke Feature
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.
Instagram's Global Outage: Service Restored After Disruption
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and causing widespread disruption. Here's what happened and how the platform responded.
Zuckerberg Sues Facebook Co-Founder in Legal Battle
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg files a bombshell lawsuit against fellow Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, alleging a clandestine scheme to sell his stake in a secretive holding company. The high-stakes legal drama unfolds in Delaware's Chancery Court.
Zuckerberg Personally Sued Over Child Safety on Meta Platforms
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is personally named in a major lawsuit filed by the state of Indiana, accusing the tech giant of designing addictive features that harm young users' mental health.
WhatsApp Launches Native Mac App for Apple Silicon
Meta's WhatsApp launches a lightning-fast native macOS app, finally ditching sluggish Electron for Apple's M-series chips. The standalone app promises enhanced performance, video calls, and seamless syncing.
Instagram Suffers Major Global Outage, Locks Users Out
Instagram users worldwide faced login failures and app crashes in a major outage, with the platform acknowledging the issue hours after reports began flooding in. The disruption caused widespread frustration and a surge in complaints across other social m
Urgent WhatsApp Security Warning For Apple iPhone Users
Apple issues an urgent security warning to all iPhone users after a major new WhatsApp scam is discovered. Learn how to protect your device and personal data immediately.
Client's wax horror as beautician wears Meta recording glasses
A woman in the UK was left horrified after discovering her beautician was wearing Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses during an intimate waxing procedure, sparking a major privacy debate.
Critical WhatsApp Spyware Flaw Found On iPhone
A critical new security vulnerability has been discovered in WhatsApp for iPhone, allowing sophisticated spyware to be installed through a malicious video call. Here's how to protect your device.
Nobel winner: Tech platforms are "weapons of mass destruction"
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa delivers stark warning at the Global Tech Summit, stating unregulated technology platforms are systematically eroding democratic foundations worldwide.
Instagram's New AI 'Blend' Creates a Private Reels Feed for Two
Meta launches a groundbreaking AI-curated feature on Instagram, creating a personalised Reels feed exclusively for you and your closest friends, aiming to boost private sharing.
Global Instagram outage leaves millions locked out
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a severe global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts, post content, or send messages in one of the platform's most significant technical failures this year.
Musk: Zuckerberg's AI Understanding "Limited" in Explosive Clash
Elon Musk launches a blistering attack on Mark Zuckerberg's AI understanding, igniting a fierce debate about artificial intelligence's future. The Tesla CEO's comments reveal deepening fissures in the tech world's approach to AI development and regulation
Meloni Sues Meta Over Deepfake Video on Facebook
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni launches a landmark lawsuit against Meta, demanding €2 million in damages after a deepfake pornographic video of her went viral on Facebook. The case centres on the platform's alleged failure to remove the content pro
Zuckerberg's £75M gift to guard called 'tone-deaf'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces backlash for gifting his security chief a reported £75 million package, including a luxury home, as tech layoffs continue. Critics brand the move 'obscene' and 'out of touch'.
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