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Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
1 day, 1 hour ago

Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots

Associated Press  

Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to the right given its owner’s support of President-elect Donald Trump, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms. But Bluesky’s growth trajectory — with a user base that …

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"Proves how 300 WhatsApp numbers of Indians were targeted": Randeep Surjewala after U.S. court verdict on Pegasus
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1 day, 9 hours ago

"Proves how 300 WhatsApp numbers of Indians were targeted": Randeep Surjewala after U.S. court verdict on Pegasus

The Hindu  

A recent U.S. court ruling holding Israel's NSO Group accountable for its spyware, Pegasus, has sparked sharp criticism from Congress leader Randeep Surjewala who highlighted that the court's verdict reinforces allegations that 300 WhatsApp numbers in India were targeted. A U.S. judge ruled in favour of Meta Platforms' WhatsApp in a lawsuit accusing Israel's NSO Group of exploiting a vulnerability …

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Will SC conduct further inquiry, asks Randeep Surjewala after Pegasus spyware case verdict in US
1 day, 14 hours ago

Will SC conduct further inquiry, asks Randeep Surjewala after Pegasus spyware case verdict in US

New Indian Express  

He said it was time for the Narendra Modi government to answer who the 300 names targeted were. "Will the Supreme Court take note of the judgment of the US court in Meta v/s NSO? Will the Supreme Court proceed to make public the report of the Committee of Technical Experts on Pegasus Spyware, submitted to it in 2021-22?" Questioning …

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Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Update: Live AI, Live Translation And Shazam Showcased By Zuckerberg Earlier Finally Arrive
3 days, 2 hours ago

Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Update: Live AI, Live Translation And Shazam Showcased By Zuckerberg Earlier Finally Arrive

ABP News  

Meta has steadily enhanced its Ray-Ban smart glasses with new features, and now three additional capabilities—Live AI, live translation, and Shazam functionality—have been introduced. Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses New Features: What Do We Know This allows the AI chatbot to visually interpret surroundings and provide instant, context-aware answers. Additionally, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses now support live translation for English …

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Instagram teases AI video editing tool that will change backgrounds, outfits with a simple text prompt
3 days, 14 hours ago

Instagram teases AI video editing tool that will change backgrounds, outfits with a simple text prompt

India Today  

Instagram is taking content creation to the next level! With this new tool, creators will soon be able to tweak nearly every aspect of their videos using just a simple text prompt — no advanced editing skills required. "I’m super excited about Movie Gen, our early AI research model that will let you change nearly any aspect of your videos …

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Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
4 days ago

Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech

Associated Press  

LONDON — Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals. In response, Apple said it’s “concerned that some companies — with data practices that do not meet the high …

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EU Slaps Meta With Fine Of $263.5 Million For 2018 Security Breach That Affected 29 Million Users
4 days ago

EU Slaps Meta With Fine Of $263.5 Million For 2018 Security Breach That Affected 29 Million Users

ABP News  

Meta has been slapped with a hefty fine of €251 million by the European Union's data privacy watchdog in Ireland. The penalty stems from a 2018 security breach on Facebook that compromised the personal information of 29 million users. Reuters quoted DPC Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle as saying, “By allowing unauthorised exposure of profile information, the vulnerabilities behind this breach …

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United We Care Shatters Google and Meta’s Accuracy Records with United-MedASR in Conversational AI
4 days, 3 hours ago

United We Care Shatters Google and Meta’s Accuracy Records with United-MedASR in Conversational AI

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: United We Care has launched United-MedASR, an advanced Automatic Speech Recognition system that sets new global benchmarks for clinical accuracy. Designed to revolutionize medical communication, United-MedASR tackles critical healthcare challenges with unmatched precision—achieved through a model built on capital efficiency rather than the massive foundational budgets of Meta and Google. United-MedASR has outperformed major benchmarks, setting new records: …

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have dinner with Trump in Mar-a-Lago weeks after Washington Post refused to endorse election candidate
4 days, 4 hours ago

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have dinner with Trump in Mar-a-Lago weeks after Washington Post refused to endorse election candidate

Daily Mail  

Billionaire Jeff Bezos was spotted strolling into Mar-a-Lago Wednesday evening to enjoy a dinner with President-elect Donald Trump. Billionaire Jeff Bezos was spotted strolling into Mar-a-Lago Wednesday evening to enjoy a dinner with President-elect Donald Trump The Amazon founder arrived with his fiancee Lauren Sanchez Trump at Mar-a-Lago last night when he hosted a dinner with billionaire Jeff Bezos Bezos' …

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EU asks Apple to make more changes to the way iOS works
4 days, 14 hours ago

EU asks Apple to make more changes to the way iOS works

India Today  

Apple has already made big changes to how iOS works in Europe due to the Digital Markets Act. The EU is asking Apple to make iOS work better with other platforms and to share features and technologies that are currently exclusive to Apple. The document also mentions that features like AirPlay and AirDrop should be open to devices that aren’t …

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What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Donald Trump?
5 days, 14 hours ago

What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Donald Trump?

India Today  

NEW YORK: In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple's Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, SoftBank's Masayoshi Son and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office …

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What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?
5 days, 19 hours ago

What does Big Tech hope to gain from warming up to Trump?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple’s Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes …

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Ireland slaps Meta with $263 million fine for data breach that hacked 29M Facebook accounts
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6 days ago

Ireland slaps Meta with $263 million fine for data breach that hacked 29M Facebook accounts

Firstpost  

In 2018, Meta reported a security breach that compromised over 29 million Facebook accounts all over the world. Of the 29 million accounts, three million belonged to users based in Europe Ireland’s Data Protection Commission on Tuesday fined Meta $263 million over data protection failure that led to the hacking of over 29 million Facebook accounts globally. Meta fined in …

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Facebook owner Meta hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach
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6 days ago

Facebook owner Meta hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach

India Today  

European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros on Monday after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accounts. Ireland's Data Protection Commission issued the penalties after wrapping up its inquiry into the breach, when hackers gained access to user accounts by exploiting bugs in …

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Facebook owner hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach
6 days, 1 hour ago

Facebook owner hit with 251 million euros in fines for 2018 data breach

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union privacy watchdogs hit Facebook owner Meta with fines totaling 251 million euros on Monday after an investigation into a 2018 data breach on the social media platform that exposed millions of accounts. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission issued the penalties after wrapping up its inquiry into the breach, when hackers gained access to user accounts by exploiting …

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Meta settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit with Australia’s privacy watchdog, to pay $50 million
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6 days, 7 hours ago

Meta settles Cambridge Analytica lawsuit with Australia’s privacy watchdog, to pay $50 million

Firstpost  

The settlement closes an expensive and drawn-out legal saga over the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal, marking another chapter in Meta’s global reckoning for mishandling user data Australia’s privacy regulator took Meta to court in 2020, accusing the tech giant of failing to safeguard users’ personal information. The settlement closes an expensive and drawn-out legal saga over the infamous Cambridge Analytica …

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Ahead of Donald Trump taking charge, tech CEOs from Cook to Zuckerberg lineup at his residence for dinner
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6 days, 14 hours ago

Ahead of Donald Trump taking charge, tech CEOs from Cook to Zuckerberg lineup at his residence for dinner

India Today  

Donald Trump, who is set to be officially the US president in January 2025, seems to be the current new favourite of the tech industry. With the tech industry bracing for potential policy changes, these meetings hint at Big Tech's desire to stay in Trump's good graces. Apple CEO Tim Cook Ahead of Donald Trump's upcoming presidency in January 2025, …

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Meta to pay landmark $50 million settlement over privacy scandal
6 days, 14 hours ago

Meta to pay landmark $50 million settlement over privacy scandal

ABC  

Facebook users in Australia could receive a payout after Meta agreed to a historic $50 million settlement with the nation's information commissioner. Australian Information Commissioner Elizabeth Tydd said the settlement was the "largest ever payment" dedicated to addressing the privacy concerns in Australia. "It represents a substantive resolution of privacy concerns raised by the Cambridge Analytica matter, gives potentially affected …

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Apple's AR Glasses Might Be 3-5 Years Away Due To Technical Challenges, Here's What We Know
1 week ago

Apple's AR Glasses Might Be 3-5 Years Away Due To Technical Challenges, Here's What We Know

ABP News  

Apple might be in the works to make augmented reality glasses to rival Google, Meta, and Samsung, who have shown some amount of progress towards the development of the product. Despite making strides in the wearables market with the launch of the Apple Vision Pro this year and a new initiative named 'Atlas,' the company’s augmented reality glasses might still …

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When AI vies with Taylor Swift as the hot ticket in town
1 week ago

When AI vies with Taylor Swift as the hot ticket in town

Hindustan Times  

* HT Image NeurIPS attracts over 16,000 attendees, highlighting AI's growing influence * Major tech firms align AI announcements with NeurIPS dates * AI research sees surge in submissions, interest in evaluation and measurement By Jeffrey Dastin, Kenrick Cai and Anna Tong VANCOUVER, - Deep in the cavernous convention center here, on math-filled posters or in spirited conversations, could be …

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How to install the latest WhatsApp updates on Android and iPhone- Guide
1 week ago

How to install the latest WhatsApp updates on Android and iPhone- Guide

Hindustan Times  

The instant messaging app WhatsApp has become an integral part of lives to stay connected with friends and family. How to update WhatsApp on Android Step 1: On your Android phone, go to the Google Play Store Step 2: Now, go to “My apps & game” from the Menu. How to update WhatsApp on iPhone Step 1: On your iPhone, …

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After Elon Musk, now Meta is trying to block OpenAI from switching to a for-profit model
1 week ago

After Elon Musk, now Meta is trying to block OpenAI from switching to a for-profit model

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Meta accuses OpenAI of leveraging its nonprofit beginnings to attract substantial investment, only to now seek private gain. Meta contends that OpenAI’s conversion would allow it to unfairly reap benefits built on a charitable foundation The battle over OpenAI’s status highlights a broader debate about the balance between innovation and ethical responsibility in the AI industry. Critics like Meta and …

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Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech continues outreach to president-elect
1 week ago

Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech continues outreach to president-elect

The Hindu  

Donald Trump hosted Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorised to comment publicly. Cook is the latest in a string of big tech leaders — including OpenAI's Sam Altman, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon's Jeff Bezos — who have sought to …

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Mark Zuckerberg's latest luxury watch is ‘thinnest’ in the world, costs ₹5 crore
1 week, 2 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg's latest luxury watch is ‘thinnest’ in the world, costs ₹5 crore

Hindustan Times  

Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg's new luxury watch has been in the news after it was spotted on his wrist in a recent Instagram video. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg According to a Moneycontrol report, Zuckerberg was sporting the Octo Finissimo Ultra SOSC, the world's “thinnest” mechanical watch from Italian luxury product maker Bulgari. Bulgari's Octo Finissimo Ultra SOSC Here's all …

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