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Meta Platforms Is Moving Closer to Controlling Its AI Supply Chain. Here’s What the Company Is Planning.

Meta Platforms (META) is moving another step closer to building its AI future on its own technology. According to a recent Reuters report, the company plans to begin production of its custom AI chip named “Iris” beginning in September. The chip is expected to support Meta’s growing AI ambitions as...

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Houston ICE shooting strains already tense relations between U.S., Mexico

Mexico’s president said her government will file complaints and lawsuits over 17 deaths related to U.S. immigration enforcement.

The Texas Tribune

Co-Parenting With Resentment: What Parenting Your Children After Divorce Actually Requires

The resentment doesn't go away just because you signed the papersYou thought the divorce would create distance. Instead it created a schedule. Every Thursday pickup, every WhatsApp message about school fees, every time he shows up looking unbothered while you've been holding everything together, the resentment doesn't soften. It compounds.…

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Major platforms have the tools to stop sexual extortion, but they’re not using them – new report

It begins with a follow request. An 18-year-old male accepts one on Instagram from an attractive female stranger. She likes his posts, messages him first, friendly, flattering, quick to move the chat to a messaging app.

The Conversation

A New Report Says Meta Platforms Could Overtake Google AI. How to Play META Stock Here.

Meta’s shares gained after SemiAnalysis predicted the company could leapfrog Google’s AI capabilities within months. How should investors position themselves in META stock?

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Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says

In six months last year, more than 2,000 such complaints were made to eSafety

The Guardian - AU

28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder in Ann Widdecombe investigation

A 28-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

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Psychology says people who never change their WhatsApp or iMessage profile photo aren't necessarily unsocial, they may focus on consistency over constant updates

Psychology suggests that people who never change their WhatsApp or iMessage profile photo aren't necessarily inactive or uninterested in social connections.

The Economic Times

WhatsApp username rollout put on hold after govt notice

Telegram has also submitted its response to the government that last week issued formal notices to the messaging platforms, directing them to immediately halt the rollout of the username feature. These platforms currently rely on mobile phone numbers for user identification.

The Economic Times

Big tech platforms will have to ban scam ads under UK plans to tackle fraud

Range of potential measures announced by Ofcom include reducing risk of accounts being hijacked for scams

The Guardian - UK

After WhatsApp, Telegram submits reply on username feature notice; both submissions being examined

On Thursday evening, the government received WhatsApp's reply to the notice on the 'username' feature. The reply of Telegram has also been received subsequently, they added.

The Economic Times

Devious phishing campaign hijacks a genuine Meta business feature to send scam emails — as they really do come from Meta's own address

Meta has put a stop to this attack, after adding additional safeguards.

TechRadar

Chat Control 1.0 sneaks through the EU Parliament, letting companies scan user data without warrants — legal tactic used to force a majority-required re-vote on eve of Parliament break

Chat Control 1.0 sneaks through the EU Parliament, letting companies scan user data without warrants — legal skullduggery used to force a majority-required re-vote on eve of Parliament break

Tom’s Hardware

WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's response

The Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could materially increase incidents of online fraud, phishing, digital-arrest scams and impersonation attacks.

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Houston Democrats demand feds release footage of ICE agent fatally shooting migrant

Four members of Congress demand that ICE and Homeland Security release evidence supporting its claims that an ICE agent shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in self-defense.

International Business Times

Meta's New AI Can Turn Instagram Photos Into Deepfakes. Most Public Users Are Included Unless They Opt Out.

Meta is facing criticism over Muse Image, a new image-generation tool that can use public Instagram photos to create AI-altered pictures of real people unless users change their settings.

Euronews

European Parliament aims to exclude end-to-end chats from message-scanning regime

A law allowing scanning of online communications to detect child sexual abuse material was amended by MEPs to protect users’ privacy. The new version could create a clash with member states.

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WhatsApp Strict Account Settings How to Change Them

WhatsApp keeps adding new safety features for users to provide better security for your chats and privacy. The latest safety option is Strict Account Settings. It’s very easy to use for people who want privacy but don't want to enable multiple settings. This article is a simple breakdown of how…

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What is Meta's Muse Image? How to use Meta's new AI image generator, what it can do, where it's available and is it free?

Meta muse image: Meta has launched Muse Image, an advanced AI model for image creation. This new tool allows users to generate and edit visuals using text and photos. It integrates into Meta AI, enhancing apps like Instagram and WhatsApp. Muse Image offers sketch-based editing and new AI effects for…

The Independent UK

Instagram and WhatsApp get AI image generation tools after major Meta update

Muse Image allows billions of users to edit and create images using prompts and sketches

Latin Times

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Launches 'El Chisme Oficial de NYC' to Reach Spanish-Speaking New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched "El Chisme Oficial de NYC," a new official WhatsApp channel and the relaunch of City Hall's Spanish-language Instagram account, part of an effort to communicate directly with the city's millions of Spanish-speaking residents.

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Looking Past Manus: What to Try When You Want an AI Agent That Actually Finishes the Job

Manus made a lot of people excited about AI agents. Instead of just answering a question, it could go off, browse the web, write code, and bring back something close to finished work. That's a real shift from the usual chatbot experience. But once the excitement settles, some cracks show…

The Economic Times

India objection to WhatsApp username switch gets Somalia backing

In a notable reaction, Somalia stands alongside India in opposing WhatsApp’s latest username feature. This initiative raises alarms about possible rises in online fraud and impersonations. Security officials are particularly apprehensive as it could obstruct their investigations into crime and terrorism. While the feature encourages user connectivity without phone numbers,…

The Economic Times

WhatsApp username row: Meta gets time till July 9 to reply to notice

However, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) subsequently issued a formal notice directing Meta to put the India rollout on hold pending a rigorous risk assessment. It also asked the company to submit a response on the same by Monday.

The Conversation

Does it help to report poor government service in South Africa? Study finds what’s missing

Across South Africa, there are various ways for people to report issues like broken infrastructure, unreliable water supply, failing clinics and poor municipal services. The channels include ward meetings, hotlines, and digital platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook and X. Complaints are often shared publicly and sometimes gain traction.

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