Citing privacy failings by the tech giant, regulators proposed to stop sites like Instagram and Facebook from profiting off the data of users under 18.
Category: Meta Platforms Inc
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FTC Seeks ‘Blanket’ Ban on Meta’s Use of Young Users’ Data
Citing major privacy failings by the tech giant, regulators proposed to stop sites like Instagram and Facebook from profiting off the data of users under 18.
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Wall Street Fears a Banking Crisis Despite First Republic’s Sale
Even after the sale of First Republic, investors are worried about challenges that regional banks still face, imperiling the economy.
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How to Claim Your Share of Facebook’s $725 Million Privacy Settlement
Anyone who had a U.S. Facebook account between May 2007 and December 2022 is eligible to apply, though payouts are likely to be small.
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The Future of Social Media Is a Lot Less Social
Facebook, TikTok and Twitter seem to be increasingly connecting users with brands and influencers. To restore a sense of community, some users are trying smaller social networks.
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Mass Layoffs and Absentee Bosses Create a Morale Crisis at Meta
Workers at Facebook’s parent have been increasingly alarmed by job cuts and the company’s direction.
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At Apple, Rare Dissent Over a New Product: Interactive Goggles
The New York Times – Business:The company is expected to unveil an augmented reality headset in a few months. Some employees wonder if the device makes sense for Apple.
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Meta, Facebook’s Parent, to Lay Off Another 10,000 Workers
The New York Times – Business:It would be the tech company’s second round of cuts since November. Mark Zuckerberg, its chief executive, has declared 2023 the “year of efficiency.”
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The Perils of Working on a C.E.O.’s Pet Project
The New York Times – Business:Big tech companies have long been willing to fund efforts with no obvious payoff. But those groups have been hit hard in recent layoffs.
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How Some Gen Z Instagram Users Post to Facebook: Unwittingly
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Teenagers and young adults are flummoxed. The reason it keeps happening involves an online prompt and product design.
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Facebook Parent Plans to Sell ‘Meta Verified’ Accounts
The New York Times – Business:Meta announced that it would begin charging $11.99 a month for a blue badge on Facebook and Instagram.
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A Big Breakup at the Federal Trade Commission
The New York Times – Business:A second Republican commissioner has resigned as the agency gears up for a big showdown on noncompete agreements and the Microsoft-Activision merger.