FACEBOOK PRIVACY
Are we ‘like’ done here? X’s move to hide likes is the latest sign of their declining power as social media currency
Anushka Kulkarni expresses disappointment over X's decision to hide the "Likes" tab, which she and others used to subtly vet potential romantic interests. She laments the loss of authenticity and charm in likes, questioning whether likes are now being used as private bookmarks or manipulated by bots. The trend of hiding likes has been seen across social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube, prompting varied reactions among users and raising concerns about privacy and social dynamics online.
YouTube makes it easier to take down AI deepfakes
This shift indicates that YouTube now considers deepfakes primarily a privacy issue rather than just a content moderation challenge. One can now submit a request to YouTube to take down deepfakes through the privacy request process. In India, discussion on deepfakes gained momentum after a short clip of actor Rashmika Mandanna went viral last year.
AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you ok with that?
Some longtime users have attempted to erase their previous contributions or transform them into nonsense, but their efforts have not yielded significant results. A few governments, such as Brazil's privacy regulator on Tuesday, have also attempted to intervene. Meta has also encountered resistance in Europe, where it recently put on hold its plans to start feeding people's public posts into training AI systems
EU accuses Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
Meta introduced a no-ads subscription service for Facebook and Instagram in Europe last November. The company stated that users who agree to tracking receive a free service supported by advertising revenue, while those who opt out can choose to pay to keep their data private.
Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia
Meta is considering blocking news content in Australia over licensing fees. The company awaits government decisions on fee regulations for tech giants, following similar actions in Canada. Agreements with Australian media may not be renewed, potentially impacting job cuts. Concerns arise over fraudulent ads and content moderation challenges within Meta.
Meta will not launch Meta AI in Europe for now
Meta Platforms postpones Meta AI launch in Europe due to Irish privacy regulator's request on user data from Facebook and Instagram.
Meta Platforms to use social media posts from Europe to train AI
Meta Platforms plans to incorporate social media content from Europe to train its generative AI models using Llama large language models. NYOB challenges the move in Europe due to insufficient notifications about data usage.
Can you opt out of Meta's AI scraping? Sort of
Meta announced the expansion of its AI services globally, using public information to train its AI starting June 26, sparking privacy concerns in Europe. Users in the U.S. were already subject to this practice. The program's future expansion remains uncertain.
Meta submits changes to UK privacy compliance proposals, CMA says
Meta Platforms offers to limit data use on Facebook Marketplace as per CMA. Competitors can opt out of data use. CMA accepts changes on provisional basis, seeks feedback till June 14.
Facebook, Instagram face fresh scrutiny under EU's digital norms
It is the latest round of scrutiny for parent company Meta Platforms under the 27-nation EU's Digital Services Act, a sweeping set of regulations that took effect last year with the goal of cleaning up online platforms and protecting internet users.
Explained: Why WhatsApp is willing to leave India over encryption
After the messaging platform said that forcing it to break message encryption may lead to its exit from India, the Delhi HC has said the right to privacy can’t be absolute. Here’s a look at why the company is arguing that its end-to-end encryption cannot be compromised
ETtech Explainer: WhatsApp's standoff with Centre over end-to-end encryption
Last week, WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court that it would have to stop operations in India if it’s forced to break encryption for compliance with India’s Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021.
Encryption Clash Explained: WhatsApp's existence in India hangs in the balance
WhatsApp's encryption debate in the Delhi High Court has sparked a discussion on the balance between privacy and security. The court is considering a rule that requires social media companies to disclose message senders, raising concerns about privacy and data storage. WhatsApp argues that breaking encryption would violate user rights, while the government emphasizes the need for traceability in cases like communal violence. The court will continue hearings, with potential implications for messaging platforms and user privacy in India.
WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court it will shut down if forced to break encryption
WhatsApp said that the contents of the exchanges shared on its platform cannot be traced by any party other than the sender and the receiver as it's end-to-end encrypted in order to protect the privacy of the parties. People use the messaging platform because of the privacy assured by it and also because messages are end-to-end encrypted, its lawyer said.
Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook
"People that visit a government's page need to be able to trust that their personal and sensitive data is in safe hands," AP chairman Aleid Wolfsen said in a statement.
Meta pushes back on US FTC's bid to amend 2020 privacy settlement
Meta disclosed the bugs in July 2019, the Facebook-parent said in a filing on Thursday, adding it had spent $5.5 billion on its privacy program and related privacy initiatives.
Meta cannot delay US FTC from reopening privacy probe, court says
The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in its order found that Meta had not shown its challenge was likely to be successful. The court said Meta has "not met its heavy burden of showing entitlement to an injunction pending appeal."
Meta urged by US states to combat Facebook, Instagram account hijackings
In a letter to Meta's chief lawyer, states led by New York Attorney General Letitia James said fraudsters are "winning the war and running rampant on Meta," after the company in November 2022 announced thousands of job cuts focused on security and privacy.
EU privacy watchdogs urged to oppose Meta's paid ad-free service
Privacy enforcers should oppose Meta Platforms' no-ads subscription service in Europe, according to a joint letter by 28 organizations. The service requires users to pay a fee for privacy, but users who consent to be tracked get a free service funded by advertising revenues.
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