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Meta paying out a 'staggering' $181 million to give back office space it can't fill

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta—which owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads—has ended a London office lease at the penalty of $181 million.

Fortune

Musk's X is the biggest purveyor of disinformation, EU official says

A top European Union official says the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, is the biggest source of fake news and urged owner Elon Musk to comply with the bloc’s laws aimed at combating disinformation

The Independent UK

Meta pays ‘record’ £149 million to escape London office lease

Move come as tech sector struggles to attract staff back to the workplace

Evening Standard

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Meta Connect 2023: What to expect and how to watch the Quest 3 reveal

Meta Connect 2023 is where we’ll hear the final details on the Quest 3 VR headset, Meta’s plans for XR and the metaverse.

Evening Standard

The 'yes' Voice campaign is far outspending 'no' in online advertising, but is the message getting through?

With early voting set to open next week for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, this is a critical time for campaigners to win over voters.

The Conversation

Quirky AI chatbots could be headed to Instagram and Facebook this week

A sassy bot inspired by Bender from Futurama is among the new AI chatbots Meta is said to be planning

Evening Standard

Meta To Launch AI Chatbots With Distinct Personalities In Bid To Engage Youth

Meta Platforms aims to captivate younger demographic with innovative AI agents across social media apps

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META Award winner Hunkaro is back in Bengaluru

Hunkaro, a play that premiered in Bengaluru at the Staying Alive - Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival, in 2021, is back in the City on September 23. The Ujaagar Dramatic Association production that recently bagged seven awards at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards or META festival, 2023, is a performance…

The Hindu

Meta Platforms (META), Booking Holdings (BKNG) and Snap (SNAP) – Internet Buy or Sell?

The internet industry is expected to experience robust profitability and expansion, fueled by a significant surge in internet usage, supportive government initiatives to expand internet access, and growing adoption of online services. So, let’s determine if you should buy or sell internet stocks Meta Platforms (META), Booking Holdings (BKNG), and…

StockNews.com

Twitter ranks worst in climate change misinformation report

Climate coalition cites Twitter’s lack of clear policies against misinformation and additional confusion from Musk takeover

The Guardian - US

U.K. Online Safety Act: The good, the bad, and the ugly

The now-agreed bill will mandate age verification or estimation, introduce a new censorship regime, and possibly undermine encryption.

Fortune

OPINION - UK government clashes with Meta: Tech and Science Daily podcast

The controversial Online Safety Bill has passed its last parliamentary hurdle in the House of Lords, meaning it will finally become law after years of delay.

Evening Standard

In future, we'll see fewer generic AI chatbots like ChatGPT and more specialised ones that are tailored to our needs

AI technology is developing rapidly. ChatGPT has become the fastest-growing online service in history. Google and Microsoft are integrating generative AI into their products. And world leaders are excitedly embracing AI as a tool for economic growth.

The Conversation

UK's new online safety law adds to crackdown on Big Tech companies

British lawmakers have approved an ambitious but controversial new internet safety law with wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies like TikTok, Google and Facebook and Instagram parent Meta

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Evening Standard

WhatsApp will soon let you make restaurant reservations and book train seats

Moving beyond customer support, WhatsApp’s new feature will allow businesses to offer customised services

The Independent UK

Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says

Suella Braverman accused the company of failing to provide assurances that underage users will be protected from predators.

Evening Standard

Suella Braverman warns of jail for Meta bosses under new online safety powers

Home Secretary wants end to encryption as she vows to go after paedophiles using social media platforms

AAP

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.

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The Independent UK

Meta’s new end-to-end encryption ‘means thousands of criminals could go undetected’

Suella Braverman urges social media giant to reconsider plans to “go dark” amid fears it could leave children vulnerable to predators

The Guardian - UK

Meta encryption plan will let child abusers ‘hide in the dark’, says UK campaign

In in Home Office initiative, survivors urge Mark Zuckerberg to rethink changes to Messenger and Instagram

The Independent UK

Braverman urges Meta not to ‘go dark’ on detecting child abuse with encryption

Suella Braverman accused the company of failing to provide assurances that underage users will be protected from predators.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi launches his WhatsApp channel

PM Modi joins WhatsApp, creating a channel for one-way communication with millions of users. His first post was a photo of himself in the new Parliament building, with a message to stay connected.

Fortune

Priscilla Chan wants make medical research more diverse

Mark Zuckerberg's wife and co-founder and co-CEO of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative gives a rare interview about the organization's aims.

The Guardian - UK

Free food and threats to bonuses: UK finance and tech firms fight working from home

Banks and insurers join Google, Amazon and Meta in encouraging staff to spend most of week in office

Fortune

In rare interview, Dr. Priscilla Chan shares plan with Mark Zuckerberg to follow in Bill and Melinda Gates’ footsteps, conquer all diseases by 2100

Dr. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg are planning to give away their Meta fortune.

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