WhatsApp will begin showing advertisements in its Updates tab, a move by parent company Meta to generate more revenue. Personal chats remain encrypted and ad-free Peculiar Adirika
Read More »Meta, Nigerian Government launch Llama Impact Accelerator to boost AI innovation
Meta, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, NITDA, and NCAIR, has launched the Llama Impact Accelerator, an 8-month programme to develop impactful AI solutions addressing national challenges Peculiar Adirika
Read More »Meta targets full AI ad automation by 2026, set to reshape digital advertising landscape
Meta aims for full AI automation of ad creation by 2026, allowing brands to generate complete campaigns from a single image and budget, revolutionizing digital advertising despite brand safety concerns Peculiar Adirika
Read More »Tribunal upholds FCCPC’s $220 million penalty against Meta, WhatsApp
Nigerian Tribunal upholds FCCPC’s $220 million penalty against Meta and WhatsApp for discriminatory practices Quadri Olaitan
Read More »EU fines Apple, Meta €700m for breaching landmark tech legislation
The European Union issues its first fines under the Digital Markets Act, penalizing Apple €500m over App Store practices and Meta €200m for handling user data, sparking angry reactions from both tech giants Quadri Olaitan
Read More »Meta faces multiple lawsuits in Japan over fraudulent investment Ads
Meta Platforms Inc. is facing lawsuits from 30 plaintiffs in Japan, claiming 435 million yen in damages over fraudulent investment ads with fake endorsements. Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is confronting a wave of legal challenges in Japan, as 30 plaintiffs have filed lawsuits …
Read More »Zuckerberg unveils new real-time avatars at Meta’s Connect event
Mark Zuckerberg reveals new detailed avatars with legs during Meta’s Connect event, aiming to enhance user experience in the metaverse. Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled a new generation of real-time avatars during Meta’s Connect event on Tuesday, marking a significant moment as it was the first public conference held by …
Read More »OpenAI faces major executive departures amid 2024 restructuring and funding efforts
OpenAI faces a wave of executive departures in 2024, with three key leaders leaving during the company’s crucial restructuring phase. OpenAI executive departures in 2024 see three key leaders leave amidst the company’s restructuring and pursuit of a $6.5 billion funding round. The exits of CTO Mira Murati, VP …
Read More »Meta AI introduces celebrity voices for enhanced interaction
Meta AI voice capabilities now include celebrity voices on Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Facebook, enhancing interaction and content creation. Meta announced upgrades to its AI, allowing Meta AI voice capabilities across Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Facebook, with new celebrity voices. At the Meta Connect 2024 developer conference, Meta unveiled …
Read More »UN experts call for global cooperation on artificial intelligence governance
United Nations experts urge for global governance of artificial intelligence, warning that AI development should not be guided solely by market forces. They propose creating mechanisms to enhance global cooperation and address the risks posed by AI, such as disinformation and misuse by criminal groups. The experts suggest a science-based …
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