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Meta to roll back some restrictions on Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Meta has announced that it will lift some of the restrictions on former US President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. The social media company had suspended Trump's accounts indefinitely after he praised the individuals who stormed the US Capitol in January 2021. However, Trump's accounts were reinstated earlier this year with increased monitoring for potential violations. Meta has now stated that as Trump is running against President Joe Biden, he will no longer be subject to this additional monitoring. Social media experts have criticized Meta for failing to moderate political content in the past. Trump was also banned from Twitter in 2021 but had his account restored by Elon Musk after he acquired the company in 2022.
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Instagram and Facebook will stop treating teens like adults
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Meta Platforms plans to introduce automatic restrictions on harmful content for teenage users on Instagram and Facebook. Teen accounts will be placed in the most restrictive content settings, with restrictions on self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorder-related posts. The move comes as Meta faces lawsuits from over 40 states, accusing the tech company of misleading the public about the risks associated with its platforms for young users. The changes will be applied automatically to existing teen accounts and newly created ones. The company will also direct teens to expert resources when searching for terms related to suicide and self-harm.
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram face global outage, users unable to login
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads experienced a widespread outage on Tuesday, impacting users globally. The disruption caused users to be unexpectedly logged out of their accounts and prevented them from logging back in. Users encountered issues such as inability to refresh pages or post new content on Instagram, and complete shutdown of the Threads app. Over 300,000 complaints were recorded for Facebook and more than 20,000 for Instagram on Downdetector.com. Despite the significant impact on users, Meta has not yet acknowledged the outage or provided an explanation.
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Meta fights sprawling Chinese 'Spamouflage' operation
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Meta on Tuesday said it purged thousands of Facebook accounts that were part of a widespread online Chinese spam operation trying to covertly boost China and criticize the West. Facebook or Instagram accounts or pages identified as part of the "large and prolific covert influence operation" were taken down for violating Meta rules against coordinated deceptive behavior on its platforms.
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Meta Abandons Hacking Victims, Draining Law Enforcement Resources, Officials Say
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
Forty-one state attorneys general have written a letter to Meta (formerly Facebook) expressing concern over the increasing number of complaints about stolen user accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The attorneys general state that stolen accounts are causing substantial harm, including financial crimes and fraudulent ad purchases. They demand immediate action and proper investment in response and mitigation from Meta to protect user accounts. The letter also highlights the lack of response from Meta and the negative impact on victims, including small business owners. Complaints of stolen accounts have seen a tenfold increase in recent years.
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Following YouTube, Meta announces crackdown on 'unoriginal' Facebook content | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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25d ago
Medial
Meta is intensifying its efforts to curb unoriginal Facebook content by taking action against accounts repeatedly reposting others' material. This move follows YouTube's similar policy update. Meta targets spammy and impersonating accounts, focusing on reducing content distribution and monetization opportunities. Amid criticism over automated enforcement errors, Meta encourages authentic storytelling and warns against unauthorized reuse, including AI-generated content. These changes will roll out gradually, allowing creators time to adjust and access new insights on content distribution.
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Meta removes 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria over 'sextortion' scams
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Meta Platforms has revealed the removal of approximately 63,000 accounts on Instagram involved in financial sexual extortion scams originating from Nigeria. These fraudsters, commonly known as "Yahoo boys," often deceive individuals by posing as individuals in need or promising high investment returns. In addition to the removed accounts, Meta also took down 7,200 Facebook accounts, pages, and groups offering scamming advice. The company reported attempts made against both adults and minors, the latter of which were shared with the U.S. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Meta aims to increase awareness and address concerns surrounding the harm caused by its services, as some governments have demanded action against child exploitation.
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Instagram and Facebook knowingly platform parents who sexually exploit children for profit, say reports
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Reports from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal reveal that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is allowing parents to exploit their children for financial gain on the platforms. Child influencer accounts run by parents were found to be selling materials to adult men, including photos of children in revealing attire and exclusive chat sessions. Meta's own staff reportedly discovered that some parents were intentionally creating sexually gratifying content for pedophiles. Recommendations to tackle the issue, such as registration for monitoring or banning subscriptions to such accounts, were allegedly not pursued by Meta.
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Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund. This comes after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Trump privately and shows a change in perception towards the right. Previously, Trump had publicly attacked Zuckerberg, but the tech CEO has since praised Trump's response to an assassination attempt. Corporate donations to presidential inaugurations are common, with exceptions like Barack Obama in 2009 who refused corporate donations. Facebook did not donate to Biden's 2021 inaugural, but Google donated to both Trump and Biden's inaugurations.
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Meta sues FTC over its in-house courts
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Meta Platforms (owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) structure. The company argues that the FTC's use of in-house courts violates due-process guarantees as it serves as both prosecutor and judge. Meta is seeking an injunction to block new restrictions proposed by the FTC, including a ban on monetizing data of children and teens under 18. The FTC is aiming to tighten restrictions on Meta by modifying a previous settlement reached in 2020.
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Meta to let EU users unlink their Instagram, Facebook, Messenger accounts
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
To comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union (EU), Meta has announced that users in the EU will be able to unlink their Instagram and Facebook accounts, as well as other services. This gives users more choices and control over how they use Meta's services. Users will also have the option to manage their Instagram and Facebook accounts separately. These changes aim to provide a more personalized and user-friendly experience while ensuring compliance with the DMA.
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