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Facebook, Inc. is an American online social media and social networking service company based in Menlo Park, California. It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes.

Facebook is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch.

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Netherlands Consumer Group Sues Amazon Over Privacy Violations
Netherlands Consumer Group Sues Amazon Over Privacy Violations
October 18, 2023  |  Amazon

A Dutch consumer rights group is suing Amazon over its data tracking practices.  Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland (SDBN), a consumer rights group in the Netherlands,...

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Study: Private Medical Info Often Exposed to Data Leakage
Study: Private Medical Info Often Exposed to Data Leakage
October 17, 2023  |  Healthcare

A recent report finds that consumers’ private medical information may not be that private. “The healthcare industry has rapidly embraced digital technologies to enhance patient...

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Report: Ad-Free Social Media May Not Have Future in US
Report: Ad-Free Social Media May Not Have Future in US
October 16, 2023  |  Subscriptions

If Meta offered a paid, ad-free version of Facebook, would consumers use it? Probably not, according to a Monday (Oct. 16) Bloomberg report. The company...

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Meta Addresses Legal and Ethical Issues in AI Development
Meta Addresses Legal and Ethical Issues in AI Development
October 12, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Meta Platforms is reportedly working to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools as it rolls out a series of new chatbots. Nick Clegg, Meta’s...

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Barclays Analysts See Meta as Well-Positioned for Growth in AI
Barclays Analysts See Meta as Well-Positioned for Growth in AI
October 05, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Barclays analysts reportedly believe that Meta Platforms, with its integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its apps, is well-positioned for growth in the AI industry. The...

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AI-Generated Ads Could Damage 2024 Election, Lawmakers Say
AI-Generated Ads Could Damage 2024 Election, Lawmakers Say
October 05, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

A pair of Democratic lawmakers want social media platforms to regulate artificial intelligence (AI)-generated election ads. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of...

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Report: Meta to Lay Off Employees in Reality Labs Division
Report: Meta to Lay Off Employees in Reality Labs Division
October 03, 2023  |  Meta

In a move that could hinder Meta’s metaverse ambitions, the parent company of Facebook is reportedly planning to lay off employees in its Reality Labs...

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Meta Pitches $14 Per Month Ad-Free Social Media in Europe
Meta Pitches $14 Per Month Ad-Free Social Media in Europe
October 03, 2023  |  Meta

Meta is reportedly proposing an ad-free version of its social media platform to European users. The company has been pitching regulators the idea of a...

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Meta Expands Verified Program to Businesses
Meta Expands Verified Program to Businesses
September 20, 2023  |  Meta

Meta is expanding its verification program to businesses on its Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms. The program, first launched for creators earlier this year, is set to be tested in the...

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