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Meta halts new business terms after backlash over data scraping and AI use
Meta has postponed the rollout of new terms affecting its business accounts due to significant backlash. Critics claimed these changes could lead to unauthorized data scraping and unfair competition against news publishers. A Norwegian court granted an injunction on the terms, highlighting concerns over Meta's market dominance. The U.K. competition authority has also initiated an investigation into these new business conditions.
Josh Pigford built Baremetrics with just $0 in reported startup costs in 2013; years later, the software business was generating an estimated $1.2 million a year
Josh Pigford built Baremetrics in 2013 to solve a problem he faced with Stripe analytics. He spent seven working days developing the first version, focusing on recurring revenue, customer churn and lifetime value. Rather than relying on expensive marketing, he used Twitter to reach software founders. By April 2014, Baremetrics had reached $10,000 in monthly recurring revenue.
Karen Frederick, a mom of two, built a $1 million jewelry business from home. All about Kole Jax Designs
In 2012, Karen Frederick launched Kole Jax Designs to intertwine her love for jewelry with her role as a mother. Through effective social media marketing, she quickly amassed a substantial following and revenue. By 2018, her business celebrated high seven-figure revenue, showcasing impressive annual growth. Karen believes in learning from setbacks and emphasizes that one should pursue entrepreneurship without waiting for ideal circumstances.
Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance for scam advertising
The suit, filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha in Providence Superior Court, accuses Meta of unlawfully profiting from and participating in the creation of billions of dollars in scam advertising - even as it assured its billions of users that it was working diligently to protect them.
Meta stock: Facebook, Instagram parent stock price rises after tech giant announces new types of shares. All you may want to know
Meta posted diluted earnings per share of $3.83 in the quarter, a figure that would have been $7.40, had it not been for a $9.89 billion charge related to the August settlement.
Meta raises AI spending forecast to $145 billion, plans new share issue; Q3 revenue beats estimates
Meta raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $135 billion-$145 billion to accelerate AI expansion and announced plans for non-voting shares, while reporting stronger revenue amid mounting legal challenges and intensifying competition.
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Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion after jury finds it deceived Facebook users about privacy
Jurors in September found Meta liable for over 43 million violations of New Mexico consumer protection laws when a political consulting firm, Cambridge Analytica, harvested Facebook user data to generate targeted political ads for the 2016 election.
Meta tells Brazil's electoral court it treats Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday vote
Meta has taken steps to comply with a court order for equal treatment of presidential candidates in Brazil. The electoral court directed the company to ensure balanced platform coverage before the upcoming runoff election. This follows allegations from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign regarding biased algorithms favoring his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro. Meta has implemented measures to uphold electoral advertisement regulations amidst growing tensions.
Meta's board signals 'recurring' failures in election content moderation
The oversight board for social media giant Meta said Tuesday it found "recurrent enforcement failures" in content moderation related to the US midterm elections and Brazil's presidential election. The identified failures were often cases of "over-enforcement that suppresses political speech, and under-enforcement that undermines electoral integrity," said the board, which independently checks moderation on Meta's Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook platforms.
The Social Reckoning: Looking back at Facebook’s 2021 controversy and where Meta stands today
Aaron Sorkin’s latest film focuses on Facebook's past controversies and the implications of its business model. The story centres around whistleblower Frances Haugen and her allegations regarding Facebook's internal practices. Meta, formerly Facebook, is navigating ongoing concerns about safety and user engagement. The film, while offering a dramatic retelling, critiques the effectiveness of Meta’s strategies.
Five hours a week of posting earned more than her 9-to-5: Meet Sundas Khalid of Seattle, she posted career wins on Instagram while at Amazon. In 2024 the side hustle earned $302,000
Sundas Khalid spent years building her career in Big Tech, moving from a $77,000 starting salary at Amazon to earning $292,000 a year at Google. Then her side business began bringing in even more money than her full-time job. In 2024, Khalid generated $302,000 in revenue through content creation, according to Business Insider. She spent around four to five hours a week on the business while continuing to work a 40-hour week at Google.
'Mixed feelings': AI cracks centuries-old ciphers
Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the wartime missive written in code, creating a puzzle that went unsolved for more than 200 years -- until AI cracked it in a matter of hours. Tomokiyo said that since mid-September, most of the ciphers on his list have been cracked using AI. "There remain some tough problems" which could stay an enigma for years to come, because there is less relevant data available to help AI figure them out, the 58-year-old told AFP. "I'm excited long-time problems are now solved, but on the other hand, I have mixed feelings, because AI seems to have solved these difficult problems so easily," he said.
In 1992, Jan Koum's family relied on food stamps; 22 years later, Facebook agreed to buy WhatsApp, which he co-founded, for $19 billion
Jan Koum grew up in Ukraine and had limited access to technology. He also reportedly had concerns about government surveillance. According to reports, his family moved to California in 1992. He was only 16 at that time. His father remained in Ukraine, and staying in touch with members was difficult.
Bengaluru court restrains media from linking Siddaramaiah to honey-trap videos
A Bengaluru court granted an injunction to Siddaramaiah, restraining media from publishing videos linking him to a honey trap. He claims these allegations are intended to tarnish his reputation and character for political reasons. Siddaramaiah has stated he has no connection to the alleged sting operation circulating on social media. He supports freedom of expression but sought legal action due to misuse by certain media sections.
Why is Donald Trump being called ‘Krasnov’ after his latest deal with Putin? The truth behind the KGB claim
Donald Trump has made headlines by securing an immediate release of Russian diesel into the global market, prompting widespread debate and concern. The name Krasnov is trending online, stirring speculation. Furthermore, Trump's associations with Vladimir Putin have reignited questions regarding possible ties to Russian intelligence, including unconfirmed claims of KGB involvement. This intricate interplay between foreign relations and social media chatter has brought renewed attention to these persistent rumors.
Meta bans TikTok ads on its platforms in US
Meta has implemented an immediate ban on advertisements from ByteDance across its platforms in multiple countries. This decision affects various locations including the US, Canada, and Japan. The ban also targets related third-party advertisements referencing TikTok and other ByteDance services. In response to this rivalry, Meta asserts that it will continue competing on quality and user experience. TikTok has yet to publicly comment on Meta's advertising ban and actions.
Meta deploys new AI tools to combat child exploitation on Facebook, Instagram
Meta said the new measures are designed to identify advertisements that either feature child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or covertly direct users to violating activity hosted outside its platforms.
Pinterest names Amazon executive James Dibbo as new CFO
Pinterest announced the appointment of James Dibbo as its new chief financial officer effective October 26. Dibbo previously led financial operations for Amazon's Ads and Prime Video businesses, among others. He will succeed Julia Donnelly, who is leaving for a new opportunity at a private company. The company anticipates slower revenue growth due to increased competition in the digital advertising market.
Meta expands Muse AI agent for small businesses
Meta Platforms is expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses, adding integrations with tools such as Shopify, QuickBooks, Stripe and Canva to help owners run their businesses and find new customers, as the Facebook-parent aims to diversify its revenue beyond advertising.
Festive ad spending to rise 13-17% as brands spread budgets across channels: Report
Spending on ecommerce advertising is expected to rise 27% YoY to Rs 30,091 crore in 2026, as brands increasingly seek ad formats that directly link an impression to a transaction.
Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps up
Jurors heard two weeks of evidence and must now decide whether Facebook violated the state's Unfair Practices Act and if so, how many times. It would then be up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay per violation.
Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback
Meta unveiled several new wearables powered by its artificial intelligence (AI) models on Wednesday, including an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses, amid global concerns about privacy and the filming of women and girls without their consent. The audio-only versions will complement the release of dozens of new smart glasses models that keep the video filming option.
Vladimir Putin using fake Facebook ads promising film roles to recruit soldiers for Russia? All about the ‘global casting call’ luring youngsters
Recruitment networks reportedly linked to Russia have been accused of using deceptive job advertisements to attract people from Africa and elsewhere, with some listings promoting supposed opportunities in acting, construction and security work.
German court rules Meta liable for fake ads on Instagram, Facebook
A German court has ruled that Meta is liable for fake advertisements posted by third parties on its Instagram and Facebook platforms, and ordered the U.S. tech giant to remove such
Top Meta India officials appear again before child rights body in sexual abuse material case
Those who appeared before the child rights panel included Meta India chief Arun Srinivas. While coming out, he didn't reply to repeated media queries on what transpired in the meeting.
Meta not a simple intermediary but service provider when algorithms decide visibility: Govt source
"Service providers have many responsibilities. Meta must take on more onus after agreeing to be responsible for content on its platform," the agency cited sources as saying.
Meta to report child abuse cases to law enforcement in India: sources
This comes after the Indian government held regular meetings with Meta on technical measures since last month when Meta’s global executives were summoned to India over a host of issues, including the spread of child abuse content online.
Meta launches subscriptions with enhanced AI features
The service, which has already hit 15 million subscriptions and trials during its phased introduction, aims to offer more than 50 features across Meta's platforms for content creation, audience engagement and business management.
1955 letter mysteriously returns to Christ Episcopal Church in Alameda after 71 years, but the woman named inside died decades ago
In 1955, a letter containing Pamela Jean Haslam’s baptismal certificate was mailed to Christ Episcopal Church in Alameda, California. The envelope was postmarked October 26, 1955, but somehow never reached the church. It apparently remained lost within the postal system for 71 years. Then, on August 20, 2026, it was returned to the church marked “return to sender” for an “insufficient address.”
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