How Meta is addressing marketers' generative AI concerns with new tools
Advertisers can now access new generative AI features from Meta for faster creative production, catering to specific brand guidelines and preferences. [ more ]
Meta's new generative AI features make it easier to create ads - and they're free
Using Meta's generative AI tools can significantly ease the process of creating and editing ad content for businesses on social media platforms. [ more ]
Meta is rapidly integrating AI into its platforms, potentially impacting user experience and amplifying existing issues with spam and misinformation. [ more ]
EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns
The European Commission is investigating Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, over concerns of creating addictive behavior among children and damaging mental health. [ more ]
EU probes Meta over its provisions for protecting children
The European Commission is investigating Meta for potential breaches of the Digital Services Act, focusing on protection of minors and misinformation. [ more ]
Concerns over addicted kids spur probe into Meta and its use of dark patterns
The EU is launching an in-depth probe into Meta for potential violations of the Digital Services Act regarding the protection of minors on social media platforms. [ more ]
El asistente de inteligencia artificial de Meta es divertido, pero no es de fiar
Meta's AI chatbot within apps like Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp offers advanced conversational and image generation capabilities, competing with industry-changing bots like ChatGPT and tools like Firefly, highlighting Meta's aggressive push in popularizing generative AI. [ more ]
Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too
Adults in the US spend more time on TikTok than on Instagram, Snapchat, or YouTube, which could lead to a shift in user behavior if TikTok were to disappear. [ more ]
As Meta flees politics, campaigns rely on new tricks to reach voters
Meta, previously promoting political engagement, now reducing focus on politics on Facebook and Instagram, impacting digital campaigns for the 2024 election. [ more ]
Digital Video Ad Spend to Grow 16% in 2024; UK Watchdog to Investigate Amazon and Microsoft's AI Relationships; Meta's Ad Tracking Under EU Scrutiny - ExchangeWire.com
Digital video ad spend to grow 16% in 2024, with social video and CTV seeing significant growth. UK watchdog investigates tech giants' AI relationships, EU scrutinizes Meta's ad tracking. [ more ]
US Presses for TikTok's Sale or Ban; SkyShowtime and Paramount Announce Ad Sales Partnership; Meta's Llama 3 Available - ExchangeWire.com
US House revises TikTok bill, binds it to foreign aid measures. ByteDance given 9 months to sell under new version. Biden in support but TikTok prepared to challenge. [ more ]
Meta's stock plunges on aggressive' AI spending plans
Meta's aggressive AI investment plans led to a steep stock drop of around 13%, indicating investor concerns over the high costs involved in AI development. [ more ]
Meta is opening up Horizon OS to third parties, Asus and Lenovo first with new headsets
Meta opens Horizon OS to third parties for AR/VR/MR headsets, signaling a move to establish it as a prominent platform like Windows for computers and Android for smartphones. [ more ]
The AI gadget revolution has the potential to create a new tech category outside of phone apps, but big players like Google and Apple are leading the race. [ more ]
EU probe targets Facebook and Instagram amid spike in Russian disinformation
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Meta's moderation practices regarding political content and disinformation on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]
EU to investigate Meta over election misinformation ahead of June polls
The European Union has initiated formal procedures against Meta for not doing enough to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June. [ more ]
With the end of Workspace, it's fair to wonder if Meta was ever serious about the enterprise | TechCrunch
Meta has discontinued its enterprise version after nine years, showing the challenges of transitioning from a consumer-focused company to enterprise market. [ more ]
Esther Crawford, ex-Elon Musk loyalist who slept on X office floor, hired by Mark Zuckerberg
Esther Crawford transitioned from working for Elon Musk at X to joining Mark Zuckerberg's Meta due to her interest in technology and human connection. [ more ]
Thousands Of Explicit AI 'Girlfriend' Ads Found On Meta Platforms
Meta is unable to turn off AI on Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, leading to proliferation of explicit AI 'girlfriend' ads violating platform policies. [ more ]
Thousands of explicit AI 'girlfriend' ads found on Meta platforms
Meta is pushing AI on its platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, with explicit AI 'girlfriends' ads proliferating despite policy violations. [ more ]
US-India Business Council launches AI task force with Meta as co-chair
USIBC formed an AI Task Force with Meta as co-chair and added Infosys, UPS, and BNY Mellon to the AI Board Advisory Committee for cross-sector collaboration in AI. [ more ]
Just how open are the leading open source AI platforms?
The debate around truly open source AI platforms persists as big tech companies like Meta release models with restrictions, causing contention in the industry. [ more ]
Meta's quarterly profits soared to $12.4 billion with a 27% increase in revenue, attributing the growth to advanced advertising tools and the success of 'Reels'. [ more ]
Meta's Profits More Than Double, While Spending on A.I. Rises
Meta reported a significant increase in revenue and profit in the first quarter and plans to increase spending on infrastructure for artificial intelligence. [ more ]
The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation to force the divestment of TikTok by ByteDance or face a ban, potentially benefiting Meta and Google. [ more ]
Meta comms chief gets six year prison sentence in Russia
Meta's communications director Andy Stone sentenced to six years in absentia in Russia for 'justifying terrorism' related to comments on Ukraine conflict. [ more ]
Meta Announces Upcoming Ads Showcase at Newfronts 2024
Meta's IAB Newfronts event will showcase AI tools and Reels opportunities, aiming to discuss digital content's future and leveraging creators for business results. [ more ]
California wants Big Tech to pay for news. Google is fighting back.
Google is blocking news links for California-based news outlets following the state's move to enforce payment for news display on their platforms. [ more ]
As Meta flees politics, campaigns rely on new tricks to reach voters
Meta is decreasing visibility of political content on its platforms and imposing new rules on political advertisers, impacting digital outreach for campaigns. [ more ]
Boston Dynamics unveils a new robot, controversy over MKBHD, and layoffs at Tesla | TechCrunch
Generative AI space is heating up with new models like Meta's Llama 3, Boston Dynamics introduces a kinder Atlas robot, Marques Brownlee stirs controversy over Humane AI review, Tesla faces layoffs due to financial challenges. [ more ]