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Tell us what you think about the new Instagram wordmark

The social media platform's new look is proving divisive.

Creative Bloq · Aug 18

‘Message has gone home’: Govt presses Meta on CSAM, WhatsApp username row

Government's firm stance on child sexual abuse material prompts Meta's increased action. Discussions focus on algorithm adjustments and ensuring Indian laws are followed. The WhatsApp username row is under examination, affecting multiple messaging applications. Nations like Australia, the UK, and France share concerns over social media harms. Synthetically generated content…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

What is the Meta court case and why is it so important?

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

Facebook and Instagram could change forever as Zuckerberg faces his day in court

A huge Meta trial is starting Tuesday in a California federal court

The Independent UK · Aug 18

New Mexico's attorney general reportedly pushes new social media safety laws a day before 29 AGs testify against Meta in federal trial

Raul Torrez, New Mexico’s attorney general, is drafting two bills as a separate 29-state trial over child safety opens in Oakland tomorrow.

Fortune · Aug 17

Meta might be on the hook for $1.4 trillion if it loses a landmark lawsuit and that would truly mark the end of social media as we know it

Meta and Mark Zuckerberg are about to face their toughest trial yet. How the huge State AG's lawsuit could force Meta to make some difficult decisions.

TechRadar · Aug 17

Meta files patent for AI facial recognition glasses that identify people around you and record automatically

Meta has patented AI glasses that could recognize your friends, detect when they laugh and decide which moments are worth saving.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 17

Bill Ackman Bets Big on Magnificent 7 Stocks, But Only Loves 3 of Them

Bill Ackman and Pershing Square Capital (NYSE:PS) have unveiled their portfolio for the second quarter, which includes several new stocks added. The quarter also included major changes to Ackman’s growing bets on the Magnificent Seven stocks.

Benzinga · Aug 17

Meta Takes a Major New Approach to AI. What It Means for Investors.

Meta is betting that open-source AI and on-device models can give it an edge in the AI race.

Barchart · Aug 17

David Tepper Cuts Micron Stake, Exits SanDisk as Appaloosa Goes Big on These Magnificent 7 Stocks in Q2

David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management shifted heavily toward megacap tech stocks in Q2 while trimming or exiting once-hot memory chip investments.

Benzinga · Aug 17