In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral component of technology across industries, and metasearch engine Meta is one of the latest companies to join the bandwagon by experimenting with AI-powered chat on two of the most popular messaging services – WhatsApp and Messenger. Meta, which has built its name around facilitating the… Continue reading Meta says it is experimenting with AI-powered chat on WhatsApp and Messenger
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Meta announces ‘Facebook Jail’ reforms that focus more on better explanations of policy, less on ‘timeouts’
Just recently, social media giant Facebook made some exciting changes to reduce its popularly known ‘Facebook Jail’ experience. Starting now, Facebook users who have been locked out of their accounts due to breaching the company’s terms of service or participating in activities that promote spam, or those who have violated community standards, will have more… Continue reading Meta announces ‘Facebook Jail’ reforms that focus more on better explanations of policy, less on ‘timeouts’
Meta Verified won’t let you change name, username or profile photo for now
As the internet continues to evolve, many websites and applications have been introducing verification features to make their knowledge or experience more credible. One such website is MetaVerified, which recently announced that users will be unable to change their name, username, or profile photos for now. The goal of MetaVerified is to ensure that people… Continue reading Meta Verified won’t let you change name, username or profile photo for now
Monday’s top tech news: Paid verification comes to Meta
Data security is always a topic of the utmost importance for businesses, and today, that subject has become even more important. Today, the news is out that Meta, the world’s first all-in-one digital identity, has released its paid verification feature. With this new feature, users of Meta can now enjoy a greater level of security… Continue reading Monday’s top tech news: Paid verification comes to Meta
Meta develops an AI language bot that can use external software tools
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing into new and exciting territory, and companies such as Meta are pushing the boundaries to develop further. Meta recently announced the development of an AI language bot that can use external software tools to complete tasks. This advanced AI bot applies a range of advanced language processing techniques. These techniques… Continue reading Meta develops an AI language bot that can use external software tools
Here’s why Meta is shutting down Echo VR
Meta, a pioneering augmented reality company, recently announced that it will be officially discontinuing its Echo VR virtual reality (VR) app and game platform in 2021. This news comes as a surprise to many gamers, as Echo VR was one of the first VR gaming experiences available. So, why is Meta shutting down Echo VR?… Continue reading Here’s why Meta is shutting down Echo VR
Meta wins fight to buy VR startup Within
At the start of March, in a highly sought-after acquisition, it was confirmed that the Silicon Valley based augmented reality startup, Meta, was the chosen candidate to purchase the much-talked about virtual reality company, Within. The two-year-old startup, formerly known as VRSE and founded by film director Chris Milk, was valued at $100 million USD… Continue reading Meta wins fight to buy VR startup Within
Meta’s new ad policy further protects teen privacy and tackles discrimination
In recent months, tech giant Meta has implemented a bold new policy to protect the privacy of adolescents and address discrimination in the digital advertising space. This announcement has been met with wide acclaim, with many applauding the company’s proactive stance on protecting the public’s digital rights. Meta is committed to creating a safe digital… Continue reading Meta’s new ad policy further protects teen privacy and tackles discrimination
Major EU privacy decisions against Meta’s legal basis for ads raise fresh complaints
As Europe continues to grapple with data privacy, major EU legal decisions have raised fresh complaints against Meta’s legal basis for online ad targeting. In the last few months, several court rulings have been issued in the EU which have questioned Meta’s legal right to process and allow individuals’ data for ads targeting. These rulings,… Continue reading Major EU privacy decisions against Meta’s legal basis for ads raise fresh complaints
Roblox may arrive on Meta Quest later this year
For millions of gamers around the globe, the Roblox community has become an integral part of their lives: allowing people to create, play and experience unique virtual worlds. And, in exciting news, Roblox may be arriving on Meta Quest later this year. Roblox is a platform that enables user to create, play and share massive… Continue reading Roblox may arrive on Meta Quest later this year