Category: Meta

Meta Accused of Copyright Infringement for AI Training

According to court documents, it’s been revealed that Meta may have used pirated books to train its AI systems, potentially causing significant damage to its reputation. A report from Wired suggests Meta utilized torrent software to illegally download copyrighted books, adding them to the datasets used to develop its AI models. This revelation comes from […]

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Supreme Court Allows Meta Ad Fraud Case to Proceed

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear Meta’s appeal in a massive class-action lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram inflated their advertising reach metrics. This decision allows the lawsuit to proceed, potentially exposing Meta to billions of dollars in damages. Advertisers claim Meta fraudulently inflated its “potential reach” numbers by up to 400% by […]

Meta Teams Up With eBay to Address EU Antitrust Concerns

Meta, facing further penalties in Europe due to concerns about its market dominance, is exploring a new partnership with eBay. This partnership would see eBay listings displayed on Facebook Marketplace, alongside its existing posts and offers. This move is reportedly an attempt by Meta to comply with a landmark European Union antitrust order. The EU […]

Meta Tests eBay Listings in Facebook Marketplace

Meta, facing further penalties in Europe due to concerns about its market dominance, is exploring a new partnership with eBay. This partnership would see eBay listings displayed on Facebook Marketplace, integrated alongside its existing posts and offers. As reported by Bloomberg, Meta is seeking to better align with EU competition laws, particularly those related to […]

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Meta’s Double-Edged Sword: A Risky Embrace of AI

Meta, the tech giant behind platforms like Facebook and Instagram, is caught in a curious duality when it comes to artificial intelligence. On one hand, the company is aggressively pushing the boundaries of AI, integrating it into its products and services at an unprecedented pace. On the other, it’s openly acknowledging the significant risks associated […]

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Meta Slapped with Another Massive Fine in Europe

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram, has once again found itself on the wrong side of European regulators. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has levied a hefty €251 million ($263 million) fine on the company for a significant data breach that occurred in 2017. As per the DPC: “The categories of personal data […]

Meta’s AI-Powered Ad Innovations Drive Significant Performance Gains

Meta continues to prioritize AI-driven advancements in its advertising platform, empowering advertisers to optimize campaigns and achieve superior results. The company’s Andromeda ad retrieval system, a major upgrade to its ad matching engine, has significantly enhanced personalization and targeting capabilities. This advanced system leverages AI to assess multiple factors, leading to a 6% improvement in […]

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Meta’s Ambitious Subsea Cable Project: A Strategic Move

Meta, the tech giant behind platforms like Facebook and Instagram, is making a significant investment in global connectivity. The company plans to spend over $10 billion on a new subsea cable project, spanning more than 40,000 kilometers. This ambitious endeavor will enhance connectivity in various regions, particularly India, where Meta aims to expand its AI […]

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Meta and X Double Down on AI with Massive Data Center Expansions

Meta and X, two tech giants, are making significant investments in AI data center expansions to fuel their generative AI ambitions. Meta is planning to build a $10 billion AI data center in Louisiana, which would become its largest globally. This massive data center is designed to handle the immense computational demands of AI, including […]

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Meta Enhances Video Calling Experience with HD and AI Features

Meta has recently announced several updates to its audio and video calling features on Messenger and Facebook. These updates are designed to improve the overall calling experience, especially during the upcoming holiday season. One of the most significant updates is the introduction of HD video calls, which will be enabled by default for Wi-Fi calls. […]