Meta Platforms Unveils Llama 3 and Enhanced AI Assistant Amidst Generative AI Race
Meta Platforms made significant strides in the realm of generative AI on Thursday with the release of its latest large language model, Llama 3, and an innovative image generator. These advancements mark Meta’s concerted effort to compete with industry leader OpenAI and position its virtual assistant, Meta AI, as a formidable contender in the AI […]
Navigating the New Digital Advertising Landscape: Meta Platforms’ iOS Service Charge Decision
Meta Platforms’ recent announcement regarding the imposition of a 30% service charge on businesses purchasing a “boost” for their posts on the iOS versions of Facebook and Instagram has stirred discussions about the evolving dynamics between tech giants. The decision underscores the intricate relationship between Meta, Apple, and advertisers, shedding light on the implications for […]
Meta Platforms Integrates Generative AI Tools for Enhanced Advertising Creativity
Social media giant Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, announced on Wednesday that it has begun the process of integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools into its advertising platform. These AI tools are designed to create various types of content, such as image backgrounds and written text variations, to assist advertisers in crafting engaging and […]
Norway’s Data Regulator Escalates Battle Against Meta, Seeks EU-Wide Impact
Norway’s data regulator has taken a bold step in its ongoing battle against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The Norwegian Data Protection Authority, known as Datatilsynet, has been imposing a daily fine of one million crowns (approximately $93,000) on Meta since August 14th, 2023. This hefty penalty has been levied due […]
Meta opens access to AI large language model
Facebook-owner Meta Platforms Inc is opening up access to a large language model for artificial intelligence research. Meta said that its model was the first 175-billion-parameter language model to be made available to the broader AI research community. Large language models are natural language processing systems which are trained on massive volumes of text. They are […]
Meta to start testing money making tools
Facebook owner Meta Platforms is beginning to test tools for selling digital assets and experiences within its virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds. This is a key part of its plan for creating a metaverse. The tools will be available initially to ahandpicked set of users who are creating virtual classes, games and fashion accessorieswithin the company’s […]
Meta fumbled propaganda moderation during Russia’s invasion
Days after the bombing of a maternity and children’s hospital in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, comments claimed that the attack never happened began flooding the queues of workers moderating Facebook and Instagram content on behalf of the apps’ owner, Meta Platforms. The bombardment killed at least three people, said Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Among […]
Facebook owner Meta briefly blocks hashtags tied to Bucha Killings
Facebook owner Meta Platforms briefly restricted hashtags related to civilian deaths in northern Ukraine. This is where bodies of people shot at close range were found in a town seized back from Russian forces. The killings in Bucha, outside Kyiv, have drawn pledges of further sanctions against Moscow from the West. Meta spokesman Andy Stone said […]
3D ads come to Facebook, Instagram
Meta Platforms Inc will make it easier for brands to run three-dimensional ads on Facebook and Instagram. This is through a new partnership with an ecommerce technology firm. The integration with VNTANA will allow brands to upload the 3D models of their products. This is to the social media platforms and easily convert them into ads, […]