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Instagram and Facebook could charge users to remove ads in Europe

Meta could be forced to offer similar concessions in the UK under pressure from the privacy watchdog

Evening Standard

Meta's AIs based on Tom Brady, Charli D'Amelio, etc. diss their real-world businesses

Coco, a Meta AI character played by influencer Charli D'Amelio, says she doesn't drink Dunkin coffee or do TikTok, though both companies have been integral to the real D'Amelio's fame and fortune.

Fortune

Social media wants to be free (of ads)

Advertising has been the main revenue model for social media from its earliest days. But companies like Meta, TikTok, and X are all now considering charging users.

Fortune

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Meta floats charging users in Europe $14 a month for Facebook or Instagram use

Fees would kick in if customers don’t let company use their digital activity to target ads.

Fortune

Facebook argues Australian users’ data harvested in Cambridge Analytica scandal is not ‘sensitive information’

In court documents Meta says parts of the case brought against it by Australia’s privacy regulator are ‘embarrassing’ and ‘defective’

The Guardian - AU

OLD Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports

Meta plans to give Facebook and Instagram users in Europe the option of paying for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules

The Independent UK

TikTok is testing a paid subscription plan that lets you ditch ads

You may soon be able to purge sponsored content on TikTok for good by paying a monthly fee

Evening Standard

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Facebook and Instagram could charge for ad-free services in EU

Meta’s social networks considering charge of €13 a month on mobile and €17 on desktop, say sources

The Guardian - UK

Are There Profit Opportunities in October for Meta Platforms (META)?

Meta platforms (META) shines with second-quarter results driven by AI in advertising, unveils Code Llama, and teases Meta Quest 3 for an exciting future. Let’s evaluate the trends in META’s key financial metrics to gauge the stock’s upside potential….

StockNews.com

Hanson-Young labels Dutton’s voice campaigning ‘sinister’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Meta Quest 4 and Quest 4S: Everything we expect from the Quest 3 successor

The Quest 4 most likely won't arrive until 2026, but we already have some hints of what to expect courtesy of Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, and leakers.

Android Central

Meta AI Assistant Expands To WhatsApp, Messenger, And Instagram With Celebrity-Inspired AI Characters

Meta's AI assistant brings real-time online results and visual generation, partnering with Microsoft's Bing.

Zenger

Facebook demands Twiggy docs in clickbait scam battle

Facebook parent company Meta has issued a summons for billionaire Andrew Forrest to hand over documents it says his lawyers failed to disclose.

AAP

Do Social Media Algorithms Polarize Us? Maybe Not.

A series of studies suggest it's not algorithms that are driving political polarization, ignorance, or toxicity online.

Reason

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Mark Zuckerberg touts potential of remote work in metaverse as Meta threatens employees for violating return-to-office mandate

A few years ago he embraced remote work, but now he thinks better technology is needed—like the kind Meta is developing.

Fortune

Meta's return to office is a 'mess' even as the company cracks down on remote work rebels: 'We have a lot to figure out'

Meta employees are struggling to book rooms and secure desks while being pushed to interact more in-person.

France 24

'Counterfeit people': The dangers posed by Meta’s AI celebrity lookalike chatbots

Meta announced on Wednesday the arrival of chatbots with personalities similar to certain celebrities, with whom it will be possible to chat. Presented as an entertaining evolution of ChatGPT and other forms of AI, this latest technological development could prove dangerous.

Barchart

3 Reasons to Buy Meta Platforms Stock Right Now

Meta Platforms stock put the broader market to shame in September with its standout performance, and the tech giant still looks like a top FAANG pick at current levels.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Secret life of the dog-fox: Tech and Science Daily podcast

Plus! Inside virtual reality with Meta’s Quest 3

The Conversation

AI disinformation is a threat to elections − learning to spot Russian, Chinese and Iranian meddling in other countries can help the US prepare for 2024

Elections around the world are facing an evolving threat from foreign actors, one that involves artificial intelligence.

AAP

Blocked-chain: tech giants defeat crypto ad ban lawsuit

Google and Meta have successfully defeated a class action by cryptocurrency service providers fighting an ad ban imposed by the two tech goliaths.

Zenger

Microsoft’s AI Push: Collaborations And Bing Transformation

Microsoft partners with Cloudflare, Meta, and Amadeus to advance AI capabilities and launch an AI-powered Bing chatbot.

Zenger

Meta Launches Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses With Built-in AI

Meta's new smart glasses offer hands-free interaction, live streaming, and contextual information

Zenger

Mark Zuckerberg’s Journey Of Transformation: From Facebook’s ‘Toddler CEO’ To Meta’s Seasoned Leader

Zuckerberg's Transformation: Meta CEO Embraces Maturity and Philanthropy, Drawing Inspiration from Bill Gates

Barchart

Down 13% from 52-Week Highs, Is Amazon Stock a Buy Now?

Amazon stock is down more than 13% from the 52-week highs that it hit earlier this month. Why is AMZN stock dropping, and should you buy the dip?

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