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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was reportedly warned that Facebook and Instagram could go extinct if he didn’t act fast enough to create a rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. News 

AI Scientist Raises Concerns to Mark Zuckerberg About Potential Extinction of Facebook and Instagram

Jim Hendler, , ,

When ChatGPT came out, the world got its first glimpse of what generative AI can do. When it started to take over the mainstream, rival companies like Google were said to be left behind by the unexpected competition. And according to reports, Google internally declared it a “code red.” Meta, which is focused on its mixed reality metaverse goals, was another company feeling the heat. In fact, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was warned that Facebook and Instagram could become extinct if he didn’t act fast enough to create a competitor…

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been accused of not taking proper care in ensuring the safety of teens on the platform and implementing unethical practices to get them hooked. (Bloomberg) News 

Mark Zuckerberg Sued for Ignoring Warnings on Child Safety Features

Adarsh V.K

In the final days of the previous month, numerous US States, such as California, Massachusetts, and Tennessee, initiated legal actions against Meta Platforms. The lawsuits accuse the company of exploiting features on its social media platforms to entice young individuals, leading them to become addicted to harmful content, all while neglecting their safety. Recently, the Massachusetts lawsuit underwent revisions, making its content accessible to the public without any redactions. The disclosed claims and allegations within the documents depict a troubling portrayal of the management of Facebook and Instagram, as well…

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WhatsApp has denied bringing ads on the chat screen for users but the platform could have other plans to monetise its user base. News 

WhatsApp Chief Reveals How Ads Could Enhance User Experience

Jim Hendler, ,

WhatsApp has categorically denied bringing ads to the main chat window for its users, but that doesn’t mean the company doesn’t have other places it can put ads. And this week Will Cathcart, head of WhatsApp, has hinted at these other places where users might start seeing ads in the near future. Cathcart was recently quoted in a report talking about running ads in other places. He even pointed out that WhatsApp didn’t think placing ads on the messaging app’s main chat screen was the right model. He then suggested…

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Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc. (Bloomberg) News 

Mark Zuckerberg Undergoes Surgery for Martial Arts-Related Knee Injury

Jim Hendler

On Friday, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., revealed on Instagram that he had recently undergone surgery to mend a torn knee ligament that he had sustained during a mixed martial arts session. “Torn my ACL sparring and just got out of surgery to replace it,” Zuckerberg captioned a post of a series of photos of himself in a hospital bed, knee bandaged and braces. The CEO, 39, said he plans to continue training for a “competitive MMA fight early next year.” The founder of Facebook, the social…

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Mark Zuckerberg's ambitious Metaverse venture faces a $25 billion setback as Meta Quest 3 draws criticism. (Lex Fridman/ YouTube) News 

Facebook’s Metaverse Project Experiences Major Financial Loss

Jim Hendler,

During a virtual interview, Mark Zuckerberg impressed viewers with the latest advancements in hyper-realistic 3D avatars within the Metaverse. Nevertheless, Meta’s remarkable loss of $3.74 billion in its Reality Labs division during Q3 of this year remains significant. As the company deals with these financial challenges, Zuckerberg’s approach has been to reduce the workforce in the research units responsible for virtual and augmented reality hardware and software. Meta has been at the forefront of developing tools for virtual reality, including the Meta Quest headset and Spark AR Studio, a Facebook-backed…

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Instagram will support the ability to create and respond to polls in the comments section, Mark Zuckerberg has revealed on Meta's official Instagram channel. News 

Instagram To Introduce Polls In Comments Section

Jim Hendler, ,

It’s no secret that Instagram’s comments section serves as a hub for various conversations — whether it’s funny memes about the latest trends or more serious topics that need attention. The platform allows users to participate in an ongoing dialogue. It’s important to note that Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Instagram’s parent company Meta, has now announced that the popular social media app will support the ability to create and answer polls in the comments section. Announcing this via Meta’s official Instagram channel, the CEO stated that Instagram will introduce polls…

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Meta and Zuckerberg wanted to make the metaverse big but few years later the company is now eyeing the AI arena. News 

Mark Zuckerberg’s Attempt to Revive the Metaverse: Selling an Old Concept in a New Package?

Sanjay Patil, , ,

Mark Zuckerberg spoke at Meta Connect 2023 this week, where the company unveiled its version of artificial intelligence technology, smart wearables and more. But one thing we didn’t hear much from Zuckerberg and Co. is a reference to the metaverse. The term, which Mark apparently invented and became the talk of the industry in recent years, was only a footnote throughout the session. In fact, some reports noted that Zuckerberg didn’t say a metaverse for the first 33 minutes of his keynote, which is startling. In the end, he decided…

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Meta and Zuckerberg wanted to make the metaverse big but few years later the company is now eyeing the AI arena. News 

Mark Zuckerberg No Longer Focused on Metaverse, Now Investing in Artificial Intelligence

Adarsh V.K, , ,

Mark Zuckerberg spoke at Meta Connect 2023 this week, where the company unveiled its version of artificial intelligence technology, smart wearables and more. But one thing we didn’t hear much from Zuckerberg and Co. is a reference to the metaverse. The term, which Mark apparently invented and became the talk of the industry in recent years, was only a footnote throughout the session. In fact, some reports noted that Zuckerberg didn’t say a metaverse for the first 33 minutes of his keynote, which is startling. In the end, he decided…

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Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg is expected to unveil the next version of its virtual reality headset, the Quest 3. (AP) AI 

Mark Zuckerberg to Open Connect Conference with Emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality

Adarsh V.K, , ,

The Connect developer conference of tech giant Meta will commence on Wednesday, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who will emphasize virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence. The company, which renamed itself Meta two years ago, is expected to unveil the next version of its virtual reality headset, the Quest 3, and discuss AI chatbots and other tools and features designed to keep users engaged on Facebook and Instagram as competition from TikTok continues. . This remains Meta’s biggest challenge, said Insider Intelligence analyst Yoram Wurmser. “A lot…

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Meta will launch the Quest 3 at its Connect event that is set to take place later this month. (Meta) News 

Where and When to Stream Meta Connect 2023 Virtual Conference

Jim Hendler

Meta Connect 2023 is the upcoming event where Meta will unveil its latest technological offerings. Following Microsoft’s Surface Event, where they introduced the Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Laptop Go 3, as well as updates to Bing, Windows, and Copilot, Meta is now ready to showcase its own products. If you’re interested in learning about Meta’s cutting-edge technology, find out when and where to watch Meta Connect 2023 online. About Meta Connect 2023 Meta has announced that the Connect event is back and will take place over two days this…

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Days after WhatsApp introduced the Channels feature, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday joined the WhatsApp Channels. (PTI) News 

PM Narendra Modi Joins WhatsApp, Expresses Excitement

Jim Hendler, ,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently joined the newly launched feature of the social media platform, allowing WhatsApp users to receive all his updates. Days after WhatsApp introduced the Channels feature, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday joined WhatsApp Channels. “I’m excited to join the WhatsApp community! It is yet another step closer to our journey of continuous interaction. Let’s keep in touch here! Here is a picture of the new Parliament House…” he said in his first message on WhatsApp channels. On September 13, Meta launched WhatsApp channels in…

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WhatsApp’s Business App is currently free, but offers some paid features. (REUTERS) News 

Meta to Launch WhatsApp Payment Feature in India

Jim Hendler,

Meta Platforms Inc. is set to introduce its WhatsApp payment feature in India, enabling users to conveniently buy products and services from nearby businesses through chat. After the launch of the service in Brazil and Singapore, the change affects the market of more than 400 million WhatsApp users. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the plan at an event in Mumbai on Wednesday. “I am excited to announce that we are bringing this service to India,” he said in prepared remarks. “This will make it even easier for people to pay Indian…

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WhatsApp has launched a number of key offerings for businesses that can give them a big boost in how they communicate. Mark Zuckerberg gave a virtual address during the launch event. (REUTERS) News 

Mark Zuckerberg Highlights India’s Pioneering Role in Messaging Adoption

Adarsh V.K, ,

During WhatsApp’s Conversations event in Mumbai on September 20, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivered a virtual speech. The purpose of the event was to introduce various features offered by WhatsApp Business, such as multiple payment options, customer experience flows, and Meta-verified businesses. In his speech, Zuckerberg praised India for its exemplary adoption of messaging as a more efficient means for individuals and businesses to accomplish tasks. “India is a country that is at the forefront of many of the things we’re going to talk about today. You’re leading the world…

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Know what Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk said after the AI Summit. (AP) AI 

Mark Zuckerberg Urges for Unrestricted Innovation at AI Summit, Elon Musk Cautions of Potential Dangers

Adriana Marais, ,

The AI Insight Forum, a highly-discussed AI Summit, has come to an end in Washington, DC, US. Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer hosted the session and extended invitations to influential tech leaders in the US who are actively involved in artificial intelligence. The objective of this summit was to gain insights from the market before the government establishes regulations in the AI field. Although the forum took place privately and received no media coverage, a few leaders shared their thoughts with the press or made comments afterwards. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO…

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The gathering, which was reported earlier Monday by Axios, is intended as the first of Schumer’s AI Insight Forums, and part of his strategy to give Congress more influence over the future of AI as it takes on a growing role in the professional and personal lives of Americans. (AFP) AI 

Schumer to Host Forum on Artificial Intelligence with Musk and Zuckerberg

Sanjay Patil, ,

Senator Chuck Schumer intends to convene a meeting with prominent figures from the technology industry, such as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, to delve into the potential consequences of artificial intelligence. Notably, there have been discussions between Musk and Zuckerberg regarding the possibility of settling their rivalry through a physical confrontation. Others attending the closed-door meeting on Sept. 13 include Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc.’s Google; Microsoft Corp. CEO Satya Nadella; Nvidia Corp. founder Jensen Huang and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, according to Schumer’s office. The meeting, which…

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Now, creating a WhatsApp group will not require a name. (Bloomberg) News 

Upcoming Feature: Unnamed WhatsApp Groups

Jim Hendler,

WhatsApp has introduced several new features that are now accessible worldwide, with some being tested for future updates. These include HD photo sharing, screen sharing during video calls, and the ability to record short video clips. Additionally, the app will soon offer a feature that enables users to create WhatsApp groups without a name. Previously, it was mandatory to assign a name to a group, but this new feature eliminates the need for users to come up with a name immediately. Find out more about how this feature operates. New…

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No more randomly picking an emoji for your groups. News 

WhatsApp Allows Users to Create Groups Without Titles

Jim Hendler, ,

In a recent Facebook post, Mark Zuckerberg announced that WhatsApp users can now create small groups without the need to name them beforehand. This new feature eliminates the previous requirement of selecting a group name during the setup process. TechCrunch reports that unnamed groups are limited to six members instead of the 1,024 participant limit for named groups. In addition, WhatsApp is said to automatically generate placeholder names for unnamed groups based on their members. (For example, “Rocco & Li-Chen” for the conversation between them in Zuckerberg’s example image below.)…

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Meta's Threads to soon get its web version. Mark Zuckerberg reveals that the rollout is expected in the next few days. (Bloomberg) News 

Threads App Launches Web Version Today

Jim Hendler,

After much anticipation, the long-awaited moment has arrived! Since its launch on July 5, people have been curious as to why Threads, the latest social media platform by Meta, was only accessible through mobile apps and not as a website. Both Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram head Adam Mosseri had promised that the Instagram-powered text-based platform would eventually have a web app. However, nearly two months had passed and there was still no sign of it going live. But that all changed a few hours ago, when Zuckerberg shared…

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This combo of file images shows Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, left, and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. (AP) News 

Elon Musk Criticizes Mark Zuckerberg, Asks “What’s the Opposite of an Escape Artist?”

Adriana Marais,

Elon Musk has labeled Mark Zuckerberg an “escape artist” after the Meta CEO surprisingly declared his decision to end their ongoing feud, which had been a major topic of interest in the tech industry. After a heated exchange of words, well-known figures in the field of technology Zuckerberg and Elon Musk had considered settling the competition with an unconventional means – a cage fight. However, the expected showdown took a new turn when Zuckerberg decided to drop out of the fight. Zuckerberg had expressed his disappointment that Musk did not…

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Musk posted a chat with Zuckerberg on X (formerly Twitter), saying he will be in Palo Alto (California) on Monday and offered to fight on Zuckerberg's “Octagon”. News 

Meta Founder Urges Musk and Zuckerberg to Move On From Feud

Jim Hendler,

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg traded barbs on Sunday ahead of an upcoming cage fight at an epic location in Italy, and the Tesla CEO challenged the Meta Founder to a fight in his backyard on Monday. Musk posted a conversation with Zuckerberg on X (formerly Twitter) and said he will be in Palo Alto, Calif., on Monday and offered to fight in Zuckerberg’s “Octagon.” Zuckerberg apparently messaged Musk, “If you still want to do a real MMA match, you should train yourself and let me know when you’re ready…

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