facebook Facebook Admits AI Failure During New Zealand Terror Livestream Facebook acknowledges that its artificial intelligence failed to detect and block the horrific livestream of the New Zealand mosque attack. The company also notes that users shared over 800 distinct variants of the video across multiple platforms before they could stop the spread.
new zealand Tech Platforms Struggle to Remove Viral New Zealand Shooting Video Major social media companies face intense scrutiny as they work to stop the spread of horrific footage from the New Zealand mosque attacks. Removing viral content proves to be a difficult technical challenge for these platforms.
meta ai Meta AI App Rolls Out Vibes Feed for Short AI-Generated Videos Meta is launching Vibes, a new feed inside the Meta AI app dedicated to browsing, creating, and sharing short AI-generated videos. Users can remix content, add music, and easily cross-post their creations to Instagram and Facebook.
meta Meta Plans $10 Billion Dedicated Subsea Cable Spanning the Globe Meta takes its infrastructure into its own hands with plans for a massive 40,000-kilometer subsea cable that it will solely own and operate. The $10 billion project aims to support the company's growing AI-driven internet traffic.
meta Meta Tests Facial Recognition to Block Celebrity Bait Scam Ads Meta is testing facial recognition technology to identify and block scam ads that misuse the faces of celebrities and public figures on Facebook and Instagram.
meta Meta Hides AI Edit Labels While Keeping Full AI Generation Tags Visible Meta is moving its "AI info" label for edited content into a hidden menu on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. Fully AI-generated posts will still display the label prominently beneath the author's name.
meta Meta AI Falsely Labels Trump Assassination Attempt as Fictional Event Meta's artificial intelligence assistant incorrectly tells users that the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is a fictional event. The tech giant acknowledges the tool is providing incomplete and inaccurate information while working on a fix.
meta Meta Q1 Profit Doubles to $12.4 Billion Despite Weak Sales Forecast Meta reports massive first-quarter growth with revenue jumping 27% and net income more than doubling. However, the stock falls as investors react to a weak future sales outlook and increased AI spending forecasts.
meta Meta's First Quarter Revenue Surges 27 Percent Driven by AI Growth Meta reports a massive 117 percent jump in first quarter income, reaching $12.4 billion on strong ad revenue. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlights the successful rollout of the new Meta AI assistant powered by Llama 3.
fact check Fact-Checkers Debunk False Claims About Biden Dropout Video Viral social media posts falsely claim that a PBS News video shows Joe Biden's first address after dropping out of the 2024 race. Fact-checkers confirm that the video predates his recent decision to end his campaign.
meta Analysts View Meta's Post-Earnings Stock Dip as a Buying Opportunity Meta reports strong first-quarter earnings that beat expectations, but the stock falls due to cautious forward guidance. Analysts view this sudden drop as a prime opportunity for investors.
meta Meta Updates AI Content Labels to Better Match User Expectations Meta is refining how it labels AI-generated and modified content across its platforms, moving away from broad "Made with AI" tags to more nuanced "AI info" markers. The company now places labels for minor AI edits in post menus while keeping prominent tags for fully AI-generated material.
meta Meta Shifts to Labeling AI Deepfakes Over Removing Them Meta announces a new policy to label AI-generated deepfakes instead of taking them down, responding to Oversight Board criticism and upcoming global elections. The social giant relies on industry AI indicators or user disclosure to apply these new badges.
meta Meta Prepares AI-Free Feed Option for EU Users Ahead of DSA Deadline Meta confirms it will offer Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union a way to turn off AI-driven content personalization. This change comes just before the August 25 deadline to comply with the Digital Services Act.
meta Meta Surpasses Expectations With $32 Billion in Q2 Revenue Meta reports $32 billion in second-quarter revenue, beating Wall Street estimates despite a tumultuous year of layoffs. The tech giant also sees strong user growth across its family of apps ahead of the Threads launch.