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Social media firms must ‘tame toxic algorithms’ under new measures to protect children

UK technology firms have been told to ‘tame toxic algorithms’ and implement practical steps for...

Sophie Atkinson 9 hours

Apps

Meta is updating how Threads quote permissions work

Brian Damien Morgan 2 days

Apps

Meta investigated over suspected EU online content breaches

Sophie Atkinson 1 week

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Apps

Majority of Americans think social media firms have too much power, finds survey

Sophie Atkinson 1 week

A stunning 3D render of the Microsoft and Google logos, floating above a vibrant and abstract background. The backdrop features colorful line graphs, representing stock growth, and AI brain symbols, signifying the companies' advancements in artificial intelligence. The graphs are in shades of green, while the AI brains are depicted in blue, connected by blue wires that flow seamlessly into the logos. The overall atmosphere is futuristic and high-tech, reflecting the innovative spirit of both companies

AI

AI business is booming for Microsoft and Google, but some rivals falter

Graeme Hanna 2 weeks

AI

Elon Musk’s xAI closes in on $6 billion as AI race heats up

Sam Shedden 2 weeks

Image of Threads icon on a smartphone / Threads hits 150 million active daily users

Big Tech

Threads reaches landmark 150 million active monthly users

Graeme Hanna 2 weeks

A sleek, futuristic 3D render of a Meta Quest Pro headset, surrounded by a network of glowing, translucent connectivity wires. The headset's design is streamlined and modern, with a halo-like band and an array of sensors in the front. The wires appear to be interconnected, forming a mesmerizing pattern that radiates from the headset. The background is dark and space-like, emphasizing the high-tech feel of the image., 3d render

AR/VR

Meta offers Quest OS up to third-party developers, ASUS and Lenovo among them

Rachael Davies 2 weeks

AI

OpenAI and Google accused of using YouTube transcripts for AI

Suswati Basu 3 weeks

AI

Meta’s AI assistant launches on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

Brian Damien Morgan 3 weeks

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Big Data

WhatsApp update: here’s how to find your messages much quicker

Sophie Atkinson 3 weeks

Meta VR headsets in schools to 'require teacher supervision'. Two individuals using virtual reality headsets, interacting with digital interfaces and virtual elements in a space filled with glowing digital graphics and connections.

AR/VR

Meta VR headsets in schools will have supervisory controls, exec assures

Suswati Basu 3 weeks

Meta tests AI on WhatsApp and Instagram users in India and parts of Africa. Two animated robots engaging in a handshake, displayed on a smartphone screen with the WhatsApp application open. The background features stylized transmission towers and a digital cityscape, symbolizing connectivity and advanced technology. A smiley face emoji floats in the chat bubble, indicating a friendly interaction within the app.

AI

Meta tests AI on WhatsApp and Instagram users in India and parts of Africa

Suswati Basu 3 weeks

An adolescent girl, walking home from school, looking down with a sad face at her smartphone. This image is AI generated.

Big Tech

Meta lowers WhatsApp’s age limit in Europe, drawing critics’ wrath

Owen Good 4 weeks

Big Tech

Instagram will start blurring nude images sent to teens

Sam Shedden 4 weeks

Meta to release open-source Llama 3 LLM next month. Three llamas superimposed on a blue infinity symbol with a digital, cityscape background.

AI

Meta will release Llama 3 LLM to compete with GPT-4

Suswati Basu 4 weeks

Big Tech

Meta to pay Threads creators for engaging content based on performance

Graeme Hanna 1 month

Apps

Threads usage is surging in Taiwan – here’s why

Sophie Atkinson 1 month

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