Brazil Challenges Meta's Fact-Checking Changes with 72-Hour Ultimatum
Brazilian authorities demand Meta explain its revised fact-checking policies and user protection measures, threatening legal action if the company fails to respond. The government's concerns focus on content moderation changes that could impact vulnerable populations and spread misinformation.
Meta's Secret AI Training Exposed: Company Used Pirated Book Database LibGen
Newly unredacted court documents reveal Meta trained its AI models using LibGen, a notorious pirated book database, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's approval. The revelations emerge from an ongoing copyright lawsuit that could reshape how tech companies use creative works for AI development.
Instagram Tests AI-Generated Doppelgangers in User Feeds, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Meta's Instagram is experimenting with AI technology that creates and displays manipulated versions of users' images in their feeds, raising privacy concerns. The test, part of Meta's expanding AI strategy, has left many users unsettled by unexpected encounters with their AI-generated doubles.
Meta Shifts Course: Major Overhaul of Content Moderation Policies Announced
Meta unveils sweeping changes to content moderation across its platforms, abandoning third-party fact-checking in favor of a community-driven approach. The policy shift, led by new chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan, signals a stronger emphasis on free expression and reduced restrictions on mainstream discourse.
Meta Under Fire as Facebook, Instagram Host Illegal Gun Silencer Ads Disguised as Auto Parts
Meta's social platforms are hosting thousands of ads for 'fuel filters' that can be converted into illegal gun silencers, linked to Chinese drop-shipping operations. Despite platform policies prohibiting weapons, these $50 devices circumvent federal regulations while targeting military personnel and other users.
Meta's Bold Bet: Fighting Spam with Haskell at Scale
Meta successfully deployed Haskell to power Sigma, its massive anti-spam system processing over 1M requests per second. The unconventional choice proved effective for detecting malicious content, while contributing improvements back to the open-source community.
Data Privacy Report: The Most Invasive Apps of 2024 Revealed
An eye-opening analysis of how major tech companies collected and utilized personal data throughout 2024. From Google's comprehensive tracking to Spotify's surprisingly extensive data gathering, discover which apps know the most about you and how to better protect your privacy in 2025.
AI Chatbot Receives $50,000 Bitcoin Donation from Tech Investor, Sparks Crypto Phenomenon
Truth Terminal, an AI chatbot running on Meta's Llama model, gained prominence after receiving a substantial Bitcoin donation from Marc Andreessen. The experimental AI has inspired the creation of memecoins worth over $1 billion, raising questions about AI's influence on digital finance and online communities.
Gaming VPN Scam Turns Children's Computers into Proxy Servers
Young players of VR game Gorilla Tag are unknowingly exposing their home networks to strangers by using Big Mama VPN to gain competitive advantages. Security experts warn this residential proxy service puts users at risk of legal liability and network breaches.
The Illusion of AI Opt-Out: Why Escaping Artificial Intelligence Is Nearly Impossible
As AI becomes deeply embedded in digital services, users face increasing difficulty in avoiding its presence, despite growing public skepticism. From Google Search to social media platforms, companies are rapidly implementing AI features with limited opt-out options, leaving consumers with complex privacy challenges.