The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.
Category: Instagram Inc
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Meta Plans to Ban the Russian TV Network RT
The Facebook and Instagram owner said it would bar Russian media outlets including RT, which the U.S. has accused of acting as an intelligence arm.
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Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’
The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.
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Shoes Off. Laptops Out. Airport Tray Photo Shoot?
A new social media trend involves creatively arranging your TSA bins, and showing them off.
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Mark Zuckerberg Discusses Meta at ‘Acquired’ Podcast Live Taping
In front of a packed house on Tuesday night, Mr. Zuckerberg chatted about his company, Meta, with the hosts of the “Acquired” podcast, as tech titans shift the ways they communicate.
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With New FX Sitcom ‘English Teacher,’ Brian Jordan Alvarez Takes Another Leap
In his new FX sitcom, the actor and comedian Brian Jordan Alvarez hopes to show that airing out cultural rifts doesn’t have to be serious business.
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Why ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Other Shows Are Turning to Influencers
Broadway shows are increasingly looking to Instagram and TikTok creators to help them reach younger and more diverse audiences.
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Meta in Talks to Use Voices of Judi Dench, Awkwafina and Others for A.I.
If deals are struck, Meta may incorporate the actors’ voices into a digital assistant product called MetaAI, people with knowledge of the effort said.
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Meta’s Lesson in Allaying Wall Street’s A.I. Fears
The tech giant is doubling down on its huge spending on artificial intelligence — but not at the expense of profits.
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Senate Passes Child Online Safety Bill, Sending It to an Uncertain House Fate
The legislation would impose stricter privacy rules and safeguards for children on the internet and social media, but concerns about free speech and fierce industry lobbying pose challenges.
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How Drew Afualo and Kacie Rose Deal With Rude TikTok and Instagram Comments
Ignore vitriol, or turn it into content? Creators like Kacie Rose and Drew Afualo share their tips for dealing with a harsh comments section.
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Meta’s Ad-Free Subscription Violates Competition Law, E.U. Says
Regulators said the subscription service introduced last year is a “pay or consent” method to collect personal data and bolster advertising.