Meta to expand AI image generation offerings for ads
Images generated by Meta AI assistant touted as a key safety feature
TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app
TikTok has spent $2 billion to implement measures to protect the data of U.S. users
Do Facebook users have right to control their feeds?
Lawsuit against Meta asks what does to see on feed or what do not
WhatsApp to roll out a new feature to save storage space
Select only relevant and useful information and save storage
Instagram to increase reach of small, original creators
New changes will be introduced in next few months
Tech platforms make pitch for ad deals as TikTok is roiled by politics
TikTok is expected to generate $8.66 billion in U.S. ad revenue this year
WhatsApp to roll out 'event planning' feature in groups and communities
It will make communication efficient and convenient
Abu Dhabi-backed group ends Telegraph takeover bid
Abu Dhabi-backed group ends Telegraph takeover bid
Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology
Algorithms, short video format made TikTok so successful globally
US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board
Develop recommendations for various sectors and prevent and address AI disruptions
Musk's X says posts of Australia bishop stabbing don't promote violence
An attack on an Assyrian bishop in Sydney, 16-year-old boy has been charged with terrorism
ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail
TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance's total revenues and daily active users
Chinese vendors go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad
Chinese companies increasingly market themselves to overseas consumers at lower prices
Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook
On ground of users' personal data
Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model
Two smaller versions of Llama 3 rolling out now, with 8 billion parameters and 70 billion parameters
Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on government order
Based on China's national security concerns
Telegram platform to hit 1 bln users within year, founder says
Goal is to remain a "neutral platform" and not a "player in geopolitics"
Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn
The board, funded by the social media giant but operates independently
Electricity distribution companies are involved in overbilling: Naqvi
Says crackdown in progress against power theft, tariffs are too high
When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow
Facebook says news holds no economic value to its business
Meta tests 'Meta AI' on WhatsApp, Instagram in Pakistan, India and other markets
Ask any question and seek content recommendation
TikTok's popularity among European politicians rises despite security fears
French President Emmanuel Macron enjoys 4 million followers since joining TikTok in 2020
US lawmakers strike deal on data privacy legislation
A right to prevent selling of personal information or compel its deletion.
X challenges Brazil's 'forced' order to block certain accounts
Lead to a total loss of revenue and shut down of the offices
Inside Big Tech's underground race to buy AI training data
Tech companies are also quietly paying for content locked behind paywalls and login screens
Meta overhauls rules on deepfakes, other altered media
Start applying "Made with AI" labels in May to AI-generated media
Instagram to roll out 'Blend,' recommended Reels for you, your bae
This feature might give an edge to Instagram over TikTok
Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
Would ban social media use on school devices and internet services
4 Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok and Meta for disrupting students' education
Parents are noticing social withdrawal, anxiety, attention problems, cyber bullying
YouTube lets creators share exclusive Shorts with their paid subscribers
Creators can share their exclusive content targeting for paid viewers
Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable as Meta scales back news and political content
This step comes amid criticism on promoting misinformation and political polarization
LinkedIn to roll out TikTok-like video feed in its app
Provide avenues to creators and professionals to get audience
Trump's social media company approved to go public, potentially netting former president billions
Trump's Truth Social will soon begin trading on the Nasdaq stock market
WhatsApp to roll out AI photo editor, 1-min status duration
These features are in development now, will be released soon
Content creators worry about miseducation in a world without TikTok
Everything changed when a teacher learned about the social media platform
YouTube TV to roll out Multiview feature to iPhone, iPad, Android in few months
Now, viewers can watch four screens at a time
Meta, Microsoft, X and Match join Epic Games' battle against Apple
Epic had sued Apple in 2020, saying it violated antitrust law
Meta expects first shipments of new Nvidia chips later this year
Chips needed to power most cutting-edge artificial intelligence work
EU's Vestager warns about Apple, Meta fees, disparaging rival products
Companies discouraging users from switching to rivals by disparaging them
Australian regulator demands social media firms disclose anti-terrorism efforts
It has had the power to demand big tech firms give information about illegal content
Supreme Court eyes government contacts with social media platforms
Supreme Court eyes government contacts with social media platforms
Turkey moves against Meta over Threads-Instagram data sharing
"violate competition law and cause irreparable damage" in the market
TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on ban
The future of creativity and communities you love on TikTok could be shut down, says notice
Reddit receives FTC inquiry on AI-related deals ahead of IPO
Reddit struck a deal with Google for AI training
WhatsApp unveils security feature for users privacy
Users can now unlock their account by multiple ways
Instagram dethrones TikTok as the most downloaded app
The popularity of Instagram rose due to its reels feature copied from TikTok
WhatsApp introduces feature to pin up to 3 messages in chat
This new feature is only available to beta android users
Working women: Kyoto seeks to guard geishas from tourist 'paparazzi'
These 'women of art' perform traditional Japanese dance, music and games in the teahouses
Musk says X's long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs
In the push to become a "video-first platform", X has been forging partnerships
Meta urged by US states to combat Facebook, Instagram account hijackings
The states urged Meta to spend more money to prevent account takeovers
Europe's Digital Markets Act is forcing tech giants to make changes. Here's what that will look like
The DMA is the latest in a series of regulations that Europe has passed as a global leader
India asks tech firms to seek approval before releasing 'unreliable' AI tools
India has been tightening regulations for social media companies
Indian farmers to march on New Delhi in call for higher crop prices
The protests under the “Delhi Chalo March” began in early February
Domestic tourism: Years removed from war, Iraqis seek new desert escapades
Iraq deserts have long attracted hunters, both locals and visitors from neighbouring Gulf countries
WhatsApp unveils search by date feature in chats to retrieve old messages
Now you can get rid of hassle of searching messages
Meta says it will no longer pay for news in Australia, Germany and France
Meta wouldn't invest into commercial deals
Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections
European Parliament elections will take place June 6
WhatsApp unveils new text formatting feature for enhanced communication
Now, you can leverage you communication with text formatting
Let's befriend: Marwat, Gohar reconcile with pledge to build better relations
The PTI leaders hugged each other at a party office
Meta's Oversight Board includes Threads under its purview
Board members will examine Meta's content decisions based on Instagram's community guidelines
Instagram expands its marketplace feature connecting creators, brands
Brands will filter out creators as per content category
Slayings of tourists and Colombian women expose the dark side of Medellin tourism boom
Mayor says this area has spun out of control
Meta believes it is not required to pay for Indonesia news content posted voluntarily
The law stipulates that digital platforms and news publishers should strike partnerships
WhatsApp to allow users to make swift calls with favorite contacts feature
This update will remove the hassle of searching contacts
WhatsApp lowers age limit for usage in the UK and EU
Now, WhatsApp is accessible to users aged 13 and above
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to visit South Korea
Zuckerberg is expected to meet Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee
WhatsApp to roll out secret code feature for web users to enhance privacy
Locked-Chats will get another layer of security
Italy watchdog forces TikTok to remove 'French scar' challenge videos
The challenge prompted an investigation by Italy's antitrust authority
Meta's Facebook, Instagram to charge Apple service fee for posts 'boosted' via iOS apps
Users to pay an extra 30% service charge to app store operator Apple
Dance moves and deepfakes: Indonesia presidential candidates duke it out on TikTok
There are 125 million TikTok users in Indonesia
Google to face US antitrust trial over digital ads in September
Google separately faces a similar March 2025 trial in US federal court in Texas
ECP to issue code of conduct for social media activists
Social media activists will not try to influence voters
Ultimate World Cruise passengers become social media stars
An American couple, Nancy and Mike Jacobs, now has more than 63,000 followers on TikTok
