Meta’s AI assistant, powered by the new Llama 3 model, will now incorporate real-time search results from Google and Bing. This integration marks a step forward in AI assistant capabilities and their potential impact on the search industry. You can access Meta AI within Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and the newly launched Meta.ai desktop experience. … Read more
Meta announced an update to its AI labeling policy, expanding its definition of “manipulated media” to go beyond AI-generated videos, to now include deceptive audio and images on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. An important feature of the new policy is it’s sensitivity on being perceived as being restrictive of freedom of expression. Rather than adopt … Read more
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center found that YouTube and Facebook remain the most widely used social media platforms among adults in the United States. At the same time, the survey showed substantial increases in the number of TikTok users. According to the survey, YouTube and Facebook are the most widely used online … Read more
Meta has announced a change in policy for users in Europe. The company plans to give users more options to control how they use Instagram and Facebook in countries that are part of the European Union, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland. This shift comes as Meta prepares for new regulations from the Digital Markets … Read more
Meta is instituting a groundbreaking policy to promote transparency in political and social issue advertising with regards to AI-altered or digitally manipulated content in ads for political and social causes. Starting in the new year, the tech giant will require advertisers to disclose any digital creation or alteration of images, videos, or audio within such … Read more
Meta is set to report Q3 earnings today at 5:00 PM Eastern time. Highlights from the earnings report published earlier today reveal growth that beat analysts’ expectations, driven by a significant rise in advertising revenue. Key takeaways from Meta’s Q3 2023 earnings report include: Revenue of $34.1 billion, up 23% year-over-year Advertising revenue grew 21%, … Read more
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, may be preparing to launch a new range of chatbots with distinct personalities, potentially as early as next month. The bots aim to boost user engagement and provide innovative search functions and recommendations on Meta’s platforms. The big tech company is exploring a variety of “personas.” One is rumored to be … Read more
Meta recently held its Q2 earnings call, revealing critical insights into the company’s performance, social platform engagement, and future plans. The company’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI) developments and integrating these technologies into their platforms was a significant highlight. As expected, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, provided a comprehensive overview of financial performance, user statistics, strategic … Read more
Meta and Microsoft announced an expanded artificial intelligence partnership with the release of their new large language model (LLM), Llama 2, free for research and commercial use. This marks the latest trend toward an open LLM development and training approach. Meta Releases Llama 2 Meta’s announced Llama 2, now accessible through Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web … Read more
Meta has revealed enhancements to the Facebook video platform intended to streamline making, viewing, and engaging with videos. The platform update incorporates aspects of Reels, Meta’s short video feature, into the Facebook Feed. This integration aims to simplify video creation and sharing for users by enabling more dynamic video capabilities within the Facebook experience. The … Read more
