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Instagram set to introduce new feature to help crack down on nudity

The tool will use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect nudity in photos and automatically filter them out

Liverpool Echo

British headteacher groomed at least 131 children worldwide using social media

Nicholas Clayton, 38, used Facebook Messenger to contact children as young as 10, asking for photos and attempting to sexually abuse them.

The Independent UK

Facebook executive Nick Clegg will make decision on whether to reinstate Trump

Former president suspended from platform for comments on Janaury 6 insurrection

The Independent UK

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WhatsApp says it is working to keep Iranians connected

Meta Platforms Inc's WhatsApp said on Thursday that it was working to keep users in Iran connected after the country restricted access to the app and social media platform Instagram.

Reuters

Italy's watchdog asks Facebook for clarification on pre-election activities

Italy's Data Protection Agency has asked Facebook to clarify the activities the social media giant has engaged in ahead of Sunday's national elections, it said on Thursday.

Reuters

US Jury Orders Meta to Pay $174.5 mn for Violating Patents

A US jury on Wednesday ordered Meta to pay $174.5 million for violating live-streaming patents developed by a US Army veteran seeking to fix shortcomings in battlefield communications. A trial in Texas federal court ended with jurors deciding that "live" features at Facebook and Instagram used technology patented by Voxer,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Restricts Access to Instagram as Protests Intensify

Iran has restricted access to Meta Platforms Inc's Instagram, one of the last remaining social media platforms in the country, amid protests over the death of a woman in police custody, internet shutdown observatory NetBlocks said. The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by morality police in Tehran…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth declined more than $71 billion in 2022

The net worth of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, once the third richest person on the planet, plummeted by more than 50% this year, knocking him down to the 20th spot on Forbes’ list of the world’s wealthiest.

Tribune News Service

As unrest grows, Iran restricts access to Instagram, WhatsApp

Iran curbed access on Wednesday to Meta Platforms' Instagram and WhatsApp, two of the last remaining social networks in the country, amid protests over the death of a woman in police custody, residents and internet watchdog NetBlocks said.

Reuters

TikTok tightens policies around political issues in run-up to US midterms

Politicians will be banned from using social media platform for campaign fundraising

The Guardian - UK

Mark Zuckerberg Has Lost More In Wealth In 2022 Than The Value Of Uber

One of the most well-known CEOs is having a rough year, with the stock of the company he founded losing more than half its value since the beginning of 2022.

Benzinga

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg loses $71BILLION in one year - more than half his fortune

The ultra-rich businessman lost more than any other billionaire this year and fell down to his lowest wealth ranking in years amid challenging times for the tech industry

Daily Mirror

Meta: We’re not-so-big tech now

The company's big stock drop and competition from TikTok gives it new defenses against the charge of monopoly.

Axios

Molly Russell inquest delayed to ensure social media posts handled ‘sensitively’

Coroner says evidence must provide ‘safeguards’ for authors of material accessed by teenager before her death

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Benzinga

Looking At Meta Platforms's Recent Whale Trades

Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bearish stance on Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META). And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.

The Guardian - UK

Molly Russell inquest opens almost five years after teenager’s death

Inquest into death of 14-year-old who killed herself after viewing graphic content online begins after multiple delays

Dynamite News

Technology: Instagram introduces new parental supervision tool in India

Parents will get access to supervision tools and resources from the experts at the Family Centre. They will be able to keep a track of the time spent on screen by their children. Read more on Dynamite News:

France 24

The scourge of fake news in Brazil’s presidential election

Just a few weeks ahead of the presidential elections, authorities in Brazil are trying to limit the flood of disinformation circulating online. Although the country is better prepared to deal with fake news than it was during the 2018 campaign, which saw Jair Bolsonaro win the presidency, certain types of…

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The Guardian - UK

Will today’s tech giants reach a century? It’s all about the quality of the product

If you want to be an internet-age version of General Motors or IBM, you need to sell something people want and steer clear of political pitfalls

The Times of India

Techies paying hefty amount to get taller; know what a cosmetic surgeon has to say

A report has come to fore about a bizarre trend that is going on among IT employees. A Las Vegas surgeon has revealed that employees from tech giants Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are paying loads of money just to get 3 inches taller.

Tribune News Service

Texas social-media law on web censorship upheld by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court upheld the validity of a Texas social media law that companies like Meta Platforms Inc. and Twitter Inc. say will prevent them from blocking hate speech and extremism.

Birmingham Post

Dragons' Den entrepreneur Sara Davies warns of hoaxers impersonating her on social media

Meta confirmed that two accounts had been taken down for impersonation

The Guardian - UK

‘Gifs are cringe’: how Giphy’s multimillion-dollar business fell out of fashion

Generational divide threatens future of tech firm as it seeks approval for $400m takeover by Facebook owner Meta

The Hindu

Bombay High Court stays order directing Facebook to pay man for non-delivery of product

The Commission had directed the companies to pay ₹599 for non-delivery of a product purchased online and ₹25,000 for causing mental agony

Axios

California's new age rules for sites and apps raise a ruckus

The state's new law aims to protect kids and teens online from privacy violations and safety risks.

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