Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to introduce advertising on Threads, its latest social media platform, beginning in January 2025.
Known as “celeb-bait” scams, these misleading ads often exploit the likenesses of public figures without their consent.
However, the Court of Appeal dismissed Meta’s arguments, stating that the tech giant’s appeals were without merit, and upheld the original decision.
The new feature was first discovered by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, who often uncovers unreleased features during development
Zuckerberg admitted that the FBI pressured Meta to suppress discussions about Hunter Biden’s involvement with Burisma, a Ukrainian company accused of corrupt practices
The inaugural Llama Impact Grants, announced in October 2023, saw over 800 applications from more than 90 countries. The 20 finalists have submitted their final proposals, with recipients to be announced in September 2024, alongside the Llama Impact Innovation Awards.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has rolled out two new monetization features aimed at empowering Kenyan content creators.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently revealed that it has removed approximately 63,000 Facebook profiles in Nigeria involved in financial sextortion scams.
Meta has denied accusations of deliberate bias, stating that enforcing policies during fast-moving conflicts inevitably leads to some errors. However, the mounting evidence across multiple countries suggests a pattern that warrants further investigation and transparency from the company.
The partnership between Meta and Vodafone marks a significant step towards optimizing video delivery and managing the growing demand for data on mobile networks.