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Facebook turns 20: From Mark Zuckerberg's dormitory to a $1trn company

Celebrating 20 years since its inception, Facebook has transformed from Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard dorm room project to a tech giant valued at over $1 trillion.

Mark Zuckerberg Issues Apology to Parents During US Congress Hearing on Child Safety Online

During a U.S. Senate hearing on online child safety, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to parents for the harm their children experienced due to social media.

Facebook Leader Faces Accusations of Responsibility, Offers Apology

Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced fierce criticism from US senators during a Senate Judiciary Committee session on social media's risks to youth.

UK Authorities Investigate Virtual 'Gang-Rape' of 16-Year-Old Girl in Metaverse

A 16-year-old girl from the UK was allegedly 'gang-raped' virtually in the metaverse, triggering a groundbreaking police investigation.

EU to Impose Age Verification on Major Porn Sites

The European Union has mandated that leading pornographic websites, including Pornhub, Xvideos, and Stripchat, implement age verification systems for their users within the region.

Zander Murray, First Openly Gay Male Scottish Footballer, Announces Retirement

Zander Murray, the first openly gay male Scottish footballer, is ready to retire from the sport. He came out in 2022, making headlines and beginning a journey toward a new path after soccer.

Internet Services Disrupted in Pakistan During Imran Khan Party's Virtual Rally, Reports Say

Pakistan experienced widespread internet disruptions as netizens faced trouble accessing social media, according to a report by Dawn that referenced findings from the Internet monitor Netblocks.

UK Anti-Abortion Charity, Linked to MPs, Ran Misleading Facebook Ads

A UK anti-abortion charity with political connections increased its Facebook ad spend from around £11,400 in 2020 to nearly £190,000 within three years. An investigation by the Observer and the Citizens showed that the charity, serving a...

British Teen, Missing for 6 Years, Located in France, Aims for Reunion with Family British teenager Alex Batty, who vanished at age 11 while on a holiday in Spain with his mother and grandfather, has been found in the French mountains after six years

The now 17-year-old contacted his grandmother via Facebook using a Frenchman's phone after being found wandering by the man, Fabien Accidini.

National Crime Agency Warns That Facebook Encryption Poses Risks to Children's Safety

The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) warns that Facebook's encryption could put children at risk by reducing police reports of endangered minors on the platform.

Children in Poverty Can Experience a Sense of Unworthiness During Christmas

Many impoverished children associate their lack of Christmas gifts with feelings of unworthiness, according to an East London mother.

Venezuela Steps Up Claim on Guyana's Essequibo Region

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is aggressively pursuing the annexation of the oil-rich Essequibo region, currently governed by Guyana.

Meta to ask EU users’ permission to show targeted advertising

Meta to ask EU users’ permission to show targeted advertising

Social media giants Facebook and Instagram, owned by parent company Meta, are to seek permission from EU users to display personalised advertisements. The move challenges the platforms' principal revenue generation strategy and comes aft...

French News Agency AFP Sues Elon Musk's X Over Copyright

French News Agency AFP Sues Elon Musk's X Over Copyright

On the global battlefront for tech firms to pay for news, French News Agency AFP has filed a copyright lawsuit against social media giant Twitter, recently rebranded as X and owned by billionaire Elon Musk. The agency accuses X of a 'cle...

Musk threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets

Musk threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter and now owned by Elon Musk, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers. These researchers published a study documenting an alarming increase in hate speech on the platf...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Admits Drop in User Engagement for Threads App

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Admits Drop in User Engagement for Threads App

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has admitted that the company's new app, Threads, has lost more than half of its users since its launch.

FTC Launches Investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT over Data Privacy and Misinformation Concerns

FTC Launches Investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT over Data Privacy and Misinformation Concerns

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an investigation into OpenAI, the creator of the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT, to determine the company's data privacy rules and actions taken to prevent its technology from...

Threads: The Latest Social Media App and Its Rapid Growth, Challenges, and Future

Threads: The Latest Social Media App and Its Rapid Growth, Challenges, and Future

In its first week, Meta's new app Threads has experienced remarkable growth, with over 100 million users signing up in just five days.

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Florida Attorney General requests Meta CEO's testimony on company's platforms' alleged facilitation of illicit activities

Ashley Moody Urges Zuckerberg to Address Meta's Role in Human Trafficking Cases

WhatsApp Reinvents its Identity: Introduces Twitter-esque 'Channels' Feature

WhatsApp Reinvents its Identity: Introduces Twitter-esque 'Channels' Feature

Meta's WhatsApp broadens its horizons, transforming from a simple messaging platform to a more comprehensive social media space with new public channels feature

Twitter Targets Meta: A Tangle of Trade Secrets and Copycat Culture

Twitter Targets Meta: A Tangle of Trade Secrets and Copycat Culture

Twitter Targets Meta: A Tangle of Trade Secrets and Copycat Culture

Twitter Targets Meta: A Tangle of Trade Secrets and Copycat Culture

Twitter Targets Meta: A Tangle of Trade Secrets and Copycat Culture

Twitter Targets Meta: A Tangle of Trade Secrets and Copycat Culture

Twitter Targets Meta: A Tangle of Trade Secrets and Copycat Culture

Twitter Targets Meta: A Tangle of Trade Secrets and Copycat Culture

Twitter Targets Meta: A Tangle of Trade Secrets and Copycat Culture

In the latest legal tussle between tech giants, Twitter has fired a warning shot at Meta Platforms, Inc. (formerly Facebook, Inc.), alleging "systematic, willful, and unlawful misappropriation" of Twitter's trade secrets and intellectual...

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Meta Copy Twitter with New App, Threads

Users who prefer to be exposed to censored positions, and to avoid exposure to opinions that do not support President Biden, will find the new platform a wonderful alternative to Twitter.

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