#Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

#Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe

“Meta disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe” A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine, Meta revealed Tuesday. The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, said it identified and disabled the operation…

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#Meta chatbot says Mark Zuckerberg ‘too creepy and manipulative’

#Meta chatbot says Mark Zuckerberg ‘too creepy and manipulative’

“Meta chatbot says Mark Zuckerberg ‘too creepy and manipulative’” Facebook’s parent company Meta introduced an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that said founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg was “too creepy and manipulative.” The newly rebranded social media company rolled out its new chatbot, BlenderBot, on Friday. The bot is part of Meta’s efforts to develop AI technology…

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#Meta faces lawsuits over teen suicides and self-harm

#Meta faces lawsuits over teen suicides and self-harm

“Meta faces lawsuits over teen suicides and self-harm” Meta is facing a fresh storm of lawsuits that blame Instagram for eating disorders, depression and even suicides among children and teens — and experts say the suits are using a novel argument that could pose a threat to Mark Zuckerberg’s social-media empire. The suits — which…

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#Chuck Schumer’s son-in-law lands lucrative gig at private equity giant Blackstone

#Chuck Schumer’s son-in-law lands lucrative gig at private equity giant Blackstone

“Chuck Schumer’s son-in-law lands lucrative gig at private equity giant Blackstone” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s son-in-law has been hired by top private equity firm Blackstone — the latest family member to land a lucrative gig with an industrial giant that is subject to government regulation. Michael Shapiro, the Princeton- and Yale-educated lawyer who most…

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#Instagram rolls back changes after Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner criticism

#Instagram rolls back changes after Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner criticism

“Instagram rolls back changes after Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner criticism” Instagram is halting its plans to make its social media platform more like heavyweight rival TikTok after criticism from users, chief among them mega-influencers Kim Kardashian and half-sister Kylie Jenner. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms, rolled out plans to alter…

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