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February 8, 2024
Facebook like logo on keyboard
Published by Paulo Rizal at February 8, 2024
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Facebook celebrates 20 years of unprecedented growth and resilience

Amidst speculation of its impending demise, Facebook defies expectations as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this week. From its humble beginnings as Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard side […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal February 8, 2024
January 16, 2024
Meta advertising
Published by Pearl Dy at January 16, 2024
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Meta omits detailed advertising options amid sensitivity concerns

Starting 15 January, 2024, Meta has declared its plans to eliminate and streamline certain detailed advertising options in a critical update for Facebook advertisers. This decision […]
Pearl DyPearl Dy January 16, 2024
October 31, 2023
Meta offers subscriptions in EU
Published by Paulo Rizal at October 31, 2023
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Meta to offer no ad subscription for Facebook, Instagram users in Europe

Facebook and Instagram users in European Union, Switzerland, and the European Economic Area will have the option to pay a monthly subscription in exchange for an ad-free […]
Paulo RizalPaulo Rizal October 31, 2023
January 31, 2023
Facebook usage on the rise amidst app's perceived antiquation
Published by Jaw de Guzman at January 31, 2023
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Facebook usage on the rise amidst app’s perceived antiquation

Facebook usage is rising, according to The Wall Street Journal’s reviewed insights along with fascinating observations on general Facebook and Instagram usage statistics.
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman January 31, 2023
October 5, 2022
Bringing people closer every day through Meta with Lauren Smallwood
Published by Jaw de Guzman at October 5, 2022
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Bringing people closer every day through Meta with Lauren Smallwood

Although Facebook and Instagram have somehow become a part of people’s everyday lives, many still do not know how to properly use their features to their […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman October 5, 2022
June 14, 2022
Digital platforms to sign new EU Anti-Disinformation Code
Published by Jaw de Guzman at June 14, 2022
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Digital platforms to sign new EU Anti-Disinformation Code

The Financial Times (FT) reported Meta, Twitter, Google, Microsoft, and TikTok are all planning to sign a revamped version of the EU’s ‘anti-disinformation code.’  The updated […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022
Tech giants' 2021 misinformation transparency reports
Published by Jaw de Guzman at June 14, 2022
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Tech giants’ 2021 misinformation transparency reports

The first annual review of the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation have commenced and recommendations to improve the code are coming from various […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman June 14, 2022
June 8, 2022
Voluntary misinformation code’s first review launched
Published by Jaw de Guzman at June 8, 2022
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Voluntary misinformation code’s first review launched

A year after introducing the voluntary misinformation code, the Digital Industry Group (DIGI) launched its first review of the code. It had also produced its first […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman June 8, 2022
June 6, 2022
Sheryl Sandberg ends 14-year tenure as Facebook COO
Published by Jaw de Guzman at June 6, 2022
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Sheryl Sandberg ends 14-year tenure as Facebook COO

After 14 years, Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down from her role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Meta, formerly known as Facebook. Sandberg will leave “in […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman June 6, 2022
May 30, 2022
Sims says Facebook should be designated under media bargaining code
Published by Jaw de Guzman at May 30, 2022
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Sims says Facebook should be designated under media bargaining code

Due to its failure to negotiate with some news sites, including SBS and The Conversation, Former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Rod Sims said […]
Jaw de GuzmanJaw de Guzman May 30, 2022
May 25, 2022
Zuckerberg
Published by Eliza Sayon at May 25, 2022
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DC Attorney-General sues Facebook’s Zuckerberg for data breach

Mark Zuckerberg, head of Facebook-owner Meta, is being sued by the US District of Columbia over the Cambridge Analytica leaks that compromised the personal data of millions.  […]
Eliza SayonEliza Sayon May 25, 2022
February 9, 2022
Published by Zoe Sabanal at February 9, 2022
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Facebook parent Meta’s market value plunges $321 billion

Facebook owner Meta Platforms has seen its biggest stock market loss by almost $US 230 billion ($A321 billion), which came on the eve of Facebook’s 18th […]
Zoe SabanalZoe Sabanal February 9, 2022
February 6, 2022
online safety
Published by Nina Alvarez at February 6, 2022
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Australian online safety an underinvestment for Facebook

Former Facebook employee turned whistleblower Frances Haugen says the company underinvests in online safety measures on its platforms in Australia, a parliamentary committee has heard. Ms […]
Nina AlvarezNina Alvarez February 6, 2022
January 28, 2022
Apps
Published by Dee Antenor at January 28, 2022
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Apps provide eating disorder ‘petri dish’

Social media apps has been labelled “the perfect petri dish” for eating disorders, with support groups demanding companies clean up their platforms. A federal parliamentary inquiry […]
Dee AntenorDee Antenor January 28, 2022
December 6, 2021
watchdog
Published by Nina Alvarez at December 6, 2021
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UK watchdog tells Facebook, now Meta, to sell Giphy

The UK’s antitrust watchdog has blocked Facebook’s acquisition of Giphy and ordered the social network to sell off the GIF-sharing platform, saying the deal hurts social […]
Nina AlvarezNina Alvarez December 6, 2021
November 9, 2021
Facebook removes ad-targeting options from online platform
Published by Eliza Sayon at November 9, 2021
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Facebook removes ad-targeting options from online platform

Facebook will be removing detailed ad-targeting options that refer to “sensitive” topics, such as ads based on interactions with content based around race, health, religion, political […]
Eliza SayonEliza Sayon November 9, 2021
October 31, 2021
Wall Street mixed as Facebook and social media giants shares tumble
Published by Nina Alvarez at October 31, 2021
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Wall Street mixed as Facebook and social media giants shares tumble

The Dow and the S&P 500 have hit record highs following positive earnings from American Express while the Nasdaq was pressured after social media giants including […]
Nina AlvarezNina Alvarez October 31, 2021
October 20, 2021
Facebook expands harassment policy following whistleblower testimony
Published by Nina Alvarez at October 20, 2021
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Facebook expands harassment policy following whistleblower testimony

Facebook expands its policies on harassment in its latest change following congressional testimony from a whistleblower who accused the social media giant of not doing enough to stop harmful […]
Nina AlvarezNina Alvarez October 20, 2021
October 7, 2021
Social media
Published by Dee Antenor at October 7, 2021
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Social media is coward’s palace: Morrison and Barnaby Joyce backs social media crackdown

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called social media a “coward’s place” where people can verbally abuse one another under the cover of anonymity and says that […]
Dee AntenorDee Antenor October 7, 2021
October 6, 2021
Facebook
Published by Pearl Dy at October 6, 2021
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Minister not surprised by Facebook claims

Australia’s communications minister has declared expectations about social media companies’ user-protection obligations have shifted amid fresh allegations against Facebook. Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen told a US Congressional hearing […]
Pearl DyPearl Dy October 6, 2021
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