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06 Jul

Zuck Catches Waves (and Flak) in Surfing Video

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made waves online, but not necessarily in the way he might have hoped. Zuckerberg recently posted a video on his social media channels depicting himself surfing while wearing a full wetsuit, vest included. The video, seemingly intended to showcase his leisure activities, has instead sparked a wave of amusement and criticism. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IZT-HGqKP7Y Mark Zuckerberg Celebrates 4th of July with a Surf Session. Social media users were quick to latch onto the unusual choice of attire. Surfers typically wear wetsuits that expose their arms and legs for optimal paddling and maneuverability. Zuckerberg's full-body wetsuit, complete with…

04 Jul

Threads Turns One: Meta’s Social Media Experiment Hits 175 Million Users

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Meta's foray into the fast-paced world of social media competition is showing promising signs. Just a year after its launch, Threads, the company's alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has amassed 175 million monthly active users. This milestone signifies a significant step for Meta as it strives to capture a share of the market potentially vacated by users dissatisfied with Elon Musk's ownership of X. Threads reached 175 million users one year after launch. Photo: Nurphoto. Threads' rapid user acquisition can be attributed in part to its strategic launch strategy. Leveraging the existing user base of its highly successful platform, Instagram,…

02 Jul

Meta admitted it was wrong to label photos ‘made by AI’

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On July 1st, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, acknowledged a misstep in its approach to artificial intelligence (AI). The company admitted it had been incorrectly labeling some photos as "made by AI." This revelation sparked a conversation about transparency and the evolving role of AI in content creation. The issue stemmed from Meta's use of AI to automatically generate images based on user input. While these AI-generated photos were visually striking, the lack of proper labeling misled users into believing they were authentic photographs. This misrepresentation raised concerns about the potential for AI-generated content to be used…

30 May

Social Media Outage: Facebook and Messenger Hit by Glitch on May 30th

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Many Facebook users woke up to an unwelcome surprise on the morning of May 30th. The social media platform, along with its messaging service Messenger, encountered an error that left users temporarily unable to access their accounts. The cause of the outage is still under investigation by Facebook engineers. The glitch caused frustration for many, as Facebook and Messenger have become ingrained in everyday communication for millions around the world. Users were met with error messages when trying to log in or access their accounts, hindering their ability to connect with friends, family, and colleagues. While the outage wasn't widespread…

19 Apr

Meta Introduces AI Assistant to Facebook and Messenger: A Game-Changer in Social Networking

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In a move poised to revolutionize the landscape of social networking, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has unveiled its latest innovation: an AI assistant for both Facebook and Messenger platforms. This groundbreaking development marks a significant step forward in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to enhance user experience and streamline interactions within the Meta ecosystem. Meta’s AI assistant promises to be more than just a virtual companion; it aims to become an indispensable tool for users by offering personalized assistance, facilitating seamless communication, and simplifying everyday tasks. Leveraging cutting-edge natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning algorithms, the assistant…