Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly considering offering paid versions of the social media platforms for users based in the European Union (EU). This move comes as a response to increased scrutiny from EU regulators regarding privacy concerns. By introducing ad-free paid subscriptions, Meta aims to provide an alternative to
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Canada has released a set of draft rules for its Online News Act, a law aimed at compelling tech giants like Google and Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) to pay news outlets. The law, which was passed in June and is scheduled to take effect in December, follows a global trend of holding Internet giants accountable
Apple is making significant changes to its customer support system by reportedly ending human assistance on social media platforms X (formerly known as Twitter) and YouTube. This decision comes as a recent report claims that the Apple chat-based support service will be discontinued in October. As a result, the Apple Support account on X will
The recent move by Meta to block news links in Canada has resulted in accusations that the company is endangering lives, particularly at a crucial moment when thousands of individuals have been forced to flee their homes due to devastating wildfires. The situation has been described as “dangerous” by Kelsey Worth, one of the residents
Meta’s Threads, the envisioned contender to overthrow Twitter as the preferred platform for prominent individuals, corporations, and governments, has recently made its debut on the web. This move aims to revitalize its lackluster launch and attract a new audience—professionals and media personalities, the most active users of social media, who predominantly post from their computers
Recently, Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has come under scrutiny for its disregard of European data privacy rules in Norway. The country’s data regulator, Datatilsynet, has accused Meta of breaching users’ privacy by harvesting their data and using it for targeted advertising purposes. This case has significant implications not only for
In a recent report by the Washington Post, social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, has been accused of intentionally delaying access to links for news content from reputable sources such as Reuters and The New York Times. The delay, which lasted approximately five seconds, was observed by both the Washington Post and Reuters