META ALGORITHMS REVAMP
India asks Meta to revamp algorithms, submit roadmap to fight deepfakes
MeitY has directed Meta to revamp algorithms and provide a compliance roadmap. Officials also asked Meta to tighten content moderation and act faster on takedown requests. The directive came after Meta admitted gaps in its current systems for harmful content. Discussions focused on algorithmic changes to limit propaganda and manipulated media spread.
Meta must follow Indian law, not just global rules, say government sources after MeitY talks
India's government clarified Meta platforms must follow Indian laws and not just global policies. Officials stressed the need for greater local input and language understanding for content moderation. Zero tolerance for child sexual abuse material requires stronger, proactive measures from Meta. Concerns were raised about deepfakes and the repeated reappearance of removed content.
MeitY asks Meta to revamp algorithms, curb deepfakes and illegal content on platforms: Government sources
India's MeitY has urged Meta to revise its algorithms and provide a compliance roadmap. The government seeks stronger detection and removal of harmful and manipulated content. Meta's technical team met with MeitY officials to discuss existing content moderation systems. The company acknowledged system gaps and outlined potential technical measures for synthetic content. Discussions continue as India tightens regulations on synthetically generated information.
Meta sees daily active users decline by 20 million across FB, Instagram and WhatsApp: Here's why
Meta Platforms experienced a slight decline of 20 million daily active users across its social media platforms in Q1 CY 2026, marking a break in its growth streak. While external factors were cited, the dip may signal user saturation or dissatisfaction as the company heavily invests in AI and infrastructure.
Meta created 'playbook' to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, documents show
Meta faced pressure over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, especially from Japan. Internal papers show it reduced how easily regulators could find such ads, rather than fully fixing the problem. The company resisted strict advertiser checks worldwide to protect revenue, despite knowing verification would curb fraud.
Meta's new AI superstars are chafing against the rest of the company
A power struggle is growing inside Meta as Alexandr Wang’s new TBD Lab clashes with long-time executives over priorities. Wang wants to focus on building superintelligence, while others push to improve social media products. Costly restructuring, budget shifts and staff tensions show Meta straining to balance ambition with its core business.
PhDs, elite lab experience, and AI brilliance: Mark Zuckerberg’s secret recruitment list for superintelligence lab revealed
Mark Zuckerberg is aggressively recruiting top AI talent for Meta's new superintelligence lab, targeting researchers from elite institutions and AI hubs like OpenAI and Google DeepMind. This initiative, led by Alexandr Wang, involves significant financial investment, prompting OpenAI to revamp its compensation and retain its staff amidst the heated competition for AI expertise in Silicon Valley.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to test 'Community Notes' in US next week using Elon Musk's X algorithm
Meta will test Community Notes in the US starting March 18. This uses X's technology and allows users to flag false or misleading content. About 200,000 users have signed up to contribute. The system replaces third-party fact-checking with a crowd-sourced model. Notes will be capped at 500 characters and initially available in six languages.
TikTok emerges as threat to Amazon with $20 billion shopping pilot
For the company, best known for viral dance challenges and owned by China’s ByteDance Ltd., TikTok Shop is its fastest-growing feature with a burgeoning fan base in Southeast Asia.
Meta's pricey bet on AI comes with new custom chips, coder tools
On Thursday, the Facebook owner unveiled a slew of new technologies, including a new chip developed in-house to help train AI faster, and a tool that helps coders get suggestions for how to build their products. The company is also revamping its data centers to make it easier to deploy AI technology.
Big Tech crackdown looms as EU, UK ready new rules
The updates help solidify Europe's reputation as the global leader in efforts to rein in the power of social media companies and other digital platforms.
'Operating with increased intensity': Mark Zuckerberg leads Meta into next phase
Facebook’s founder is setting a relentless pace as he pushes his company through a tech transformation during a global economic slowdown.
Meta's Facebook revamping main feed to attract younger users
"Home", Facebook's main news feed tab that users will see when they open the app, will start more heavily featuring popular posts from accounts that users do not follow, including Reels and Stories, Meta said in a statement.
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