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US Meta users report automatic re-follows of president, VP accounts

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

US Meta users report automatic re-follows of president, VP accounts

Some Meta social media users reported that their accounts automatically re-followed profiles of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and First Lady Melania Trump after they had unfollowed them. This occurred during the transition to the Trump administration's official accounts. Meta's communications director explained that these accounts are managed by the White House, and follow/unfollow requests might take time as accounts change hands. Meta did not immediately comment, leading to user frustration and confusion.

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Instagram and Facebook will stop treating teens like adults

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Instagram and Facebook will stop treating teens like adults

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.

Meta to roll back some restrictions on Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta to roll back some restrictions on Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts

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.

Meta says it’s deleting all Oculus accounts at the end of the month

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Meta says it’s deleting all Oculus accounts at the end of the month

Oculus accounts are set to be deleted on March 29th, 2024, according to an email sent to users by Meta. If users fail to migrate their Oculus accounts to Meta accounts before this date, they will lose access to apps, in-app purchases, store credits, achievements, friends lists, and any content created with the Oculus account. Meta has been phasing out Oculus accounts since 2020, when users were required to sign up with Facebook accounts. The ability to create Meta accounts as an alternative was introduced in 2022.

Microsoft warns China will use AI to try to influence US elections

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Microsoft warns China will use AI to try to influence US elections

Microsoft has warned in a recent report that China is using AI-generated media to influence elections in East Asian countries and the US. The report highlights instances of AI-generated memes, videos, and audio created by Chinese propaganda actors to generate outrage and sway elections. Chinese government-linked accounts have also posted AI-generated media pieces to create chaos in the US. Microsoft suggests that these accounts may be gathering intelligence about voting demographics. While the threat remains low, these efforts may become more effective in the future. This report follows a US Office of the Director of National Intelligence assessment highlighting China's attempts to undermine democracy and extend its influence.

Meta urged by US states to combat Facebook, Instagram account hijackings

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Meta urged by US states to combat Facebook, Instagram account hijackings

Forty US states and Washington, D.C. have called on Meta Platforms to address the rising problem of scammers hijacking Facebook and Instagram accounts. The states, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, are concerned about the surge in account takeovers and the lack of action being taken by Meta. They have urged the company to invest more in preventing account takeovers, increase staffing, and work closely with affected users. Meta claims to invest heavily in identifying compromised accounts and shares tips to tackle the issue. This comes after multiple states recently sued Meta for allegedly designing platforms that addict children and harm their mental health.

Paytm enables automatic payment deduction from bank accounts for equity trading

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Paytm enables automatic payment deduction from bank accounts for equity trading

Paytm, operated by One 97 Communications, announced the integration of UPI Trading Blocks via its app, simplifying the trading process by allowing automatic payment deductions directly from users' bank accounts without needing a UPI pin. Funds remain in users' bank accounts earning interest yet accessible for immediate trades. This feature is built on NPCI infrastructure. Recently, Paytm faced a legal challenge over alleged FEMA violations involving significant financial figures, impacting its stock performance.

Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualise children - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 13d ago

Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualise children - The Economic Times

Meta has launched new safety features to protect teenagers on its platforms and removed 635,000 accounts linked to inappropriate interactions with minors. The measures aim to enhance teen safety by allowing easier reporting and blocking of harmful accounts. Meta is also employing AI to verify users' ages and convert them into teen accounts if misrepresented. This comes as Meta faces scrutiny and lawsuits over its impact on youth mental health.

Facebook users are being suspended by hackers with fake Oculus accounts — it sounds crazy, but it's true

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Facebook users are being suspended by hackers with fake Oculus accounts — it sounds crazy, but it's true

Hackers are using a backdoor in Oculus to compromise Facebook accounts, leading to wrongful suspensions for thousands of users. By creating Meta accounts linked to Oculus, the hackers bypass two-factor authentication and gain full access to victims' accounts. This problem has been ongoing since October 2022, with no official action taken by Meta or Oculus. Frustrated users are demanding solutions, and the issue has been reported to media, data protection agencies, and government officials. Content creator Dan Astin-Gregory is calling on Facebook and Meta to address this security breach promptly.

WhatsApp bans 71.1 lakh Indian accounts in September, here’s why

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

WhatsApp bans 71.1 lakh Indian accounts in September, here’s why

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, banned 7.11 million accounts in September, according to its latest monthly report for India. Out of these, 2.57 million accounts were proactively banned without receiving any user reports. The report includes information on user complaints received, actions taken by WhatsApp, and proactive measures to address abuse. During September, the platform received 10,442 user reports, and 85 accounts were acted upon in response. WhatsApp clarified that "Accounts Actioned" refers to instances where corrective measures were taken based on user reports.

President Biden is now posting into the fediverse

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

President Biden is now posting into the fediverse

President Joe Biden has become the first sitting US president to post on the decentralized networking protocol, ActivityPub, using Meta's ActivityPub integration on the official US president Threads account. Users on Mastodon can follow @potus@threads.net to stay updated on his posts. However, there are limitations with replies and follows from the fediverse due to Threads' integration not supporting these features yet. Nonetheless, likes and engagement with the posts can still be seen by the account administrator.

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