Notices will go out to employees losing their jobs starting at 5 a.m. local time Monday in most countries, including in the U.S., according to one of the posts, authored by Meta’s Head of People Janelle Gale. Employees in Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands will be exempt from the cuts “due to local regulations,” […]
Notably, these features are accessible for a limited duration, from December 20 to January 3, 2025. To utilize these features, users are encouraged to update to the latest version of the application. Regarding the new offerings, the Meta-owned platform has unveiled a festive background for video calls, complemented by new filters and effects inspired by […]
The company has been plowing tens of billions of dollars into its investments in AI, augmented reality, and other Metaverse technologies, driving up its capital expense forecast for 2024 to a record high of between $37 billion and $40 billion. Meta has also been releasing many of its AI models for free use by developers, […]
As indicated by a WABetaInfo report, this enhanced sharing functionalities within WhatsApp channels, the forthcoming beta update is anticipated to expand these capabilities, facilitating a more integrated approach to content management across different applications. The Meta-owned messaging service is developing a bottom-bar interface designed to streamline the process of forwarding content to other applications, including […]
Coordinated networks of accounts seeking to spread propaganda or false content largely failed to build a significant audience on Facebook and Instagram or use AI effectively, Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, told a press briefing. The volume of AI-generated misinformation was low and Meta was able to quickly label or remove the content, […]
Currently, the company is enhancing its offerings with various new functionalities, such as additional sticker packs, the ability to assign nicknames to yourself and your friends, and the standout feature of this update: location sharing. This new capability allows users to conveniently share their live location with friends through Instagram direct messages. Here’s how it […]
This feature aims to enhance user control over the app’s visual presentation by enabling customization of the primary branding color, moving away from the conventional green to explore new alternatives, as reported by WABetaInfo. In this iteration, the Meta platform has automatically designated new colors for both the light and dark themes. Specifically, the accent […]
The company, based in Menlo Park, California, stated that it is taking these steps to meet the requests made by EU regulators. Meta announced it will drastically lower the cost of its Subscription option to eliminate ads and provide individuals in the EU with a choice to access Facebook and Instagram for free, featuring less […]
“The infostealers taken down … targeted millions of victims worldwide, making it one of the largest malware platforms globally,” Eurojust said in a statement. “Authorities discovered that over 1,200 servers in dozens of countries were running the malware,” said the agency, which is based in The Hague. Eurojust said that called “Operation Magnus” investigators shut […]
A Meta spokesperson said in a statement that a few of its teams were making changes to align with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy. “This includes moving some teams to different locations and moving some employees to different roles. In situations like these when a role is eliminated, we work hard to find […]
