Now playing Next Tech News Meta teases new 'much more useful' version of its AI model Llama 3 Meta announced that its AI Llama 3 will be integrated into assistant features in Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. 19/04/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News EU Policy. Meta second to set up EU election centre to fight disinformation The online platform will add fact-checking organisations in Bulgaria, France, and Slovakia to its network ahead of the EU elections. 26/02/2024
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Now playing Next Tech News Social media companies make billions in ad revenue from US minors Social media companies generate billions of dollars in ad revenue from US minors, a new study shows. In Europe, a new law bans targeted advertising towards youth. 29/12/2023
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Now playing Next Tech News Meta is systematically silencing pro-Palestine voices Human Rights Watch found evidence that Meta's Instagram and Facebook have muted pro-Palestine voices on its social media platforms since the beginning of Israel's war against Hamas. 21/12/2023
Now playing Next Food and Drink 10 must-follow foodie accounts to elevate your cooking skills As more food enthusiasts turn to Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube for quick and visually appealing recipe videos, here are some top-tier accounts you should be following for mouth-watering tips. 21/12/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Meta's ad-free subscription service targeted by EU consumer groups Consumer groups say Meta's ad-free service, starting at €9.99 per month, is "an unfair choice for users". 30/11/2023
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Now playing Next Tech News Meta offers ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe The move is to comply with EU online privacy rules that require an advertising-free version of platforms. 30/10/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Israel-Hamas war threatens to derail Meta’s ad revenue turnaround Meta is enjoying a profit turnaround. But the Israel-Hamas war could dampen that as it experiments in augmented and virtual reality. 26/10/2023
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