208 stories tagged #Meta

  1. Undersea Cables: A Colonial Map of Global Internet Infrastructure
    tech

    Undersea Cables: A Colonial Map of Global Internet Infrastructure

    An investigation reveals that the physical cables carrying 95% of global internet traffic mirror historical colonial trade routes, with ownership concentrated in the hands of a few tech giants.

    4mo ago 2 min read
  2. Stablecoins Shift Focus: User Relationships Drive Crypto Payments Future
    crypto

    Stablecoins Shift Focus: User Relationships Drive Crypto Payments Future

    The era of 'stablecoin sandwiches' is over. Experts say the future of crypto payments hinges on direct user relationships and distribution, not just token issuance.

    4mo ago 1 min read
  3. India's Supreme Court Challenges WhatsApp's Data Privacy Policy
    tech

    India's Supreme Court Challenges WhatsApp's Data Privacy Policy

    India's top court scrutinizes WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy, questioning Meta's data sharing practices and user rights.

    4mo ago 2 min read
  4. Federal Judge Halts Virginia's Social Media Law for Children
    tech

    Federal Judge Halts Virginia's Social Media Law for Children

    A federal judge blocked Virginia's new law restricting social media use for minors, citing free speech concerns.

    4mo ago 1 min read
  5. Poland Moves to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15
    world

    Poland Moves to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15

    Poland is set to introduce legislation banning social media for minors under 15, holding platforms accountable for age verification as concerns rise over youth mental health.

    4mo ago 1 min read
  6. Meta's AI Overwhelms Child Abuse Investigators with 'Junk' Tips
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    Meta's AI Overwhelms Child Abuse Investigators with 'Junk' Tips

    Law enforcement officials claim Meta's AI systems are flooding child abuse investigators with low-quality, unusable tips, slowing critical investigations.

    4mo ago 1 min read
  7. Instagram to Alert Parents of Teen Self-Harm Searches
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    Instagram to Alert Parents of Teen Self-Harm Searches

    Instagram is rolling out a new feature to notify parents if their teen searches for content related to suicide and self-harm, enhancing platform safety.

    4mo ago 1 min read
  8. White House Summons Big Tech Over Soaring Power Costs
    tech

    White House Summons Big Tech Over Soaring Power Costs

    The White House is convening leading tech giants to address rising electricity prices driven by data center expansion, seeking commitments for new power generation and efficiency measures.

    4mo ago 1 min read