Tag: Instagram
Which? investigation reveals how smartphone apps ask for shocking levels of data
A new investigation by Which? reveals the alarming extent to which popular smartphone applications are collecting user data, often requesting access to sensitive information such as location, microphone and device […]
Instagram wrongly accuses users of breaching child sex abuse rules, AI to ‘obliterate labour market’ by 2045
Instagram users have told the BBC of the “extreme stress” of having their accounts banned after being wrongly accused by the platform of breaching its rules on child sexual exploitation. […]
WhatsApp rolls out new ad features in monetisation push
WhatsApp is introducing three new advertising features in a global rollout, marking a significant step towards monetising the messaging app. The Meta-owned platform insists that the new ads will not […]
Meta sues ‘nudify’ app firm amid calls for broader crackdown
Social media giant Meta has launched legal action against a company promoting “nudify” apps on its platforms, which use AI to generate fake nude images of individuals without their consent. […]
Meta AI searches go public, sparking user privacy concerns
Users interacting with Meta AI, the generative artificial intelligence tool integrated across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, may be unwittingly exposing their search queries and the AI’s responses to a public […]
Top Sites to Buy Real Instagram Likes
Let’s be honest: Instagram success isn’t just about posting beautiful content anymore. The platform rewards visibility, momentum, and engagement — and likes are still key. Whether you’re an artist, influencer, […]
Instagram still posing ‘serious risks to children’, Tesla profits plunge
Young Instagram users could still be exposed to “serious risks” even if they use new Teen Accounts brought in to provide more protection and control, research by campaigners suggests. Researchers […]
Instagram to release algorithm reset feature, UK approves Google’s $2 billion Anthropic investment
Instagram is releasing a feature that will let users easily reset their algorithms, as the UK government strengthens its regulation of online safety. With the new reset feature, users can […]
Social media faces tough sanctions under new Ofcom measures, US introduces ‘click to cancel’ rights
Social media companies will face punishments for failing to keep children safe on their platforms, communications watchdog Ofcom has warned. Services like Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp could face fines from […]
Meta AI chatbot and smart glasses launch in UK, Tesla to launch ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has launched its artificial intelligence assistant in the UK, alongside AI-boosted sunglasses modelled by Mark Zuckerberg. Meta’s AI assistant, which can generate text and […]
