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Introduction Text messages (SMS) or texting, as we call it, is a traditional way of connecting with our friends and family without the need of any internet connection. Even now, a large group of people use SMS as their go-to instant messaging app. Meta-owned social media platform Facebook allows users to send SMSes in the … Read more
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to settle the Cambridge Analytica lawsuit, which accuses the social network platform of allowing third parties, including the British consulting firm Cambridge Analytica to access user data for $725 million.The lawsuit began in 2018 when Facebook was accused of sharing the personal data of over 87 million … Read more
Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc has agreed to pay $725 million (roughly Rs. 6,000 crore) to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing the social media giant of allowing third parties, including Cambridge Analytica, to access users’ personal information. The proposed settlement, which was disclosed in a court filing late on Thursday, would resolve a long-running lawsuit … Read more
Union minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said 104 YouTube channels, 45 videos, four Facebook accounts, three Instagram accounts, five Twitter handles and six websites have been blocked for spreading misinformation and threatening national security. Responding to questions in the Rajya Sabha, Thakur said section 69A of the Information Technology Act provides for blocking of content … Read more
Meta has announced that it took action against a total of 23 million pieces of harmful content created by Indians across its social media apps Facebook and Instagram in November. As per the company’s India Monthly Report, it removed about 19.52 million pieces of content on Facebook and over 3.39 million pieces of content on … Read more
A parliamentary panel on Thursday recommended the government enact a digital competition act to regulate anti-competitive business practices by Big Tech companies on its platforms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has had strained relations with many large technology companies, and New Delhi has been tightening the regulation of firms such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. Alphabet … Read more
Meta has released its annual report, focusing on Reels, detailing the top trends on its platforms for the year. The report, titled “Reels in Review,” shows the increasing popularity of cricketers such as Surya Kumar Yadav and musicians like Shubh, as well as the enthusiasm for films like “Bhediya” and upcoming releases like “Pathaan,” and … Read more
The European Commission on Monday said it has warned Facebook parent company Meta that it is breaching EU antitrust laws by distorting competition in markets for online classified advertising and abusing its dominant position. The Commission said in a preliminary view that it would further investigate and that it could impose a fine of up … Read more
Instagram has rolled out a new feature to help users experiencing problems in accessing their accounts. The new ‘hacked hub’ will enable users to troubleshoot and regain control of their compromised account, it was revealed on Thursday. “To support accounts that are experiencing access issues or may have been hacked, we created Instagram.com/hacked – a … Read more
Social media platform Twitter suspended a bot account tracking its owner Elon Musk’s private jet, the account’s operator Jack Sweeney said on Wednesday. The account tracked movements of Musk‘s private jet using data in the public domain and puts out alerts. Musk said in a tweet in November that his commitment to free speech “extends … Read more