Tag: Meta
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Meta has introduced a feature that allows parents to view teen AI conversation topics across its platforms. The update aims to improve transparency while responding to growing concerns about how younger users interact with AI tools. New Insights tool tracks weekly activity The feature appears in a dedicated Insights section within parental supervision settings. Parents…
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A large Meta malvertising scam network has launched hundreds of fraudulent advertising campaigns designed to lure victims into investment fraud. Security researchers discovered the operation after analyzing suspicious ads circulating on Facebook and Instagram. The attackers use paid advertisements to promote fake investment opportunities and impersonate well-known brands or public figures. These campaigns aim to…
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Concerns are growing over the spread of Meta scam ads across Facebook and Instagram. Consumer watchdogs warn that fraudulent advertisers continue to promote deceptive online stores through paid promotions on the platforms. The issue resurfaced after a recent investigation examined scam advertisements linked to known fraudulent websites. Despite moderation policies designed to block misleading ads,…
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A newly revealed Meta digital afterlife AI patent outlines technology designed to simulate a person’s online activity after they stop using a platform. The concept relies on past interactions to recreate communication style and behavior. Instead of a static memorial profile, the account could appear active and responsive. Simulating a user’s behavior The system would…
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European regulators have increased pressure on Meta over how artificial intelligence tools operate inside WhatsApp. The Meta WhatsApp EU dispute focuses on whether Meta restricts competition by limiting access for rival AI assistants on one of Europe’s largest messaging platforms. The case highlights the EU’s growing readiness to step in when dominant tech firms integrate…
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Meta ad fraud sits at the center of new revelations about internal practices at the tech giant. Recently surfaced documents show how criminal groups continue to exploit Meta’s advertising systems with alarming ease. The materials reveal repeated failures to block known bad actors, slow enforcement, and internal concerns about the commercial incentives that keep fraudulent…
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Meta has introduced new parental controls designed to help parents monitor how teenagers interact with AI chat characters. The update allows guardians to restrict, view, or block teen conversations with AI systems across Meta platforms, including Instagram. The move follows growing concern over how young users engage with artificial intelligence. New Safety Features The new…
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Meta is preparing to introduce Meta AI targeted ads, a new advertising approach that uses AI chat data for personalization. The move highlights Meta’s continued reliance on user information to fuel its business model, but also raises concerns over privacy and consent. How Meta AI Will Target Users Starting December 16, 2025, Meta will collect…
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The Meta AI chatbot fails guardrails incident has sparked serious concerns about safety in large language models. Researchers managed to trick Meta’s chatbot into revealing instructions for making a Molotov cocktail. The case shows how current AI safety systems remain vulnerable to clever manipulation. How the Exploit Worked Researchers used a method called “narrative jailbreak”…
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Meta ad-free subscription launches in the UK at £2.99 per month for web users. Mobile app access costs £3.99 due to Apple and Google fees. The new option lets Facebook and Instagram users remove advertising. Meta confirmed that only users aged 18 or older can subscribe. Regulatory push behind the change Meta explained that the…