Meta Vows To Unmask AI-Generated Images Used For Misinformation Ahead Of 2024 Elections
Meta said it is gearing up to label AI-generated content made using third-party tools from Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, Adobe, Midjourney and Shutterstock.
Meta Wants Industry-wide Labels For AI-made Images
Meta on Tuesday said it is working with other tech firms on standards that will let it better detect and label artificial intelligence-generated images shared with its billions of users.
Meta To Require Political Ads Reveal AI Altered Images
Meta on Wednesday said that advertisers will soon have to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) or other software is used to create or alter imagery or audio in political ads.
CEO of AI company warns his tech has a one in four chance of destroying us
Next week, Rishi Sunak will host the first AI Safety Summit, at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire.
UK Media Worried of Facebook News Scraping Ahead of Elections
News Media Association has warned of the negative effects of Facebook News scraping in the UK as news publishers and audiences lose a critical forum of authentic information.
Meta to offer paid, ad-free versions of Facebook, Instagram in EU
Offering ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram could help Meta combat privacy concerns and a slew of other scrutiny from the EU.
Meta teams up with Microsoft to unveil its latest AI model Llama 2
Llama is an alternative to pricy proprietary models offered by OpenAI and Google, and it is on par with ChatGPT and Bard.
Tens of millions still use Instagram in Iran despite crackdown: Meta
Meta on Thursday said that tens of millions of people in Iran are using Instagram despite government efforts to block the service due to months-long protests.
Meta says Trump to be allowed back on Facebook, Instagram
It was not clear when or if Trump will return to the platforms, and his representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Annual tech gathering takes aim at crypto
Conference organiser Paddy Cosgrave told AFP there were "a lot of questions to be answered" about crypto, describing it as "largely smoke and mirrors."
Sandberg's exit may not be a big blow for Facebook-parent Meta
Sheryl Sandberg's exit from Meta Platforms Inc comes at a crucial time for the Facebook parent as it pivots to "metaverse" in the face of slowing ad revenue, although Wall Street analysts say her departure will not be as significant.
Russia bans Instagram and Facebook as 'extremist'
Facebook and Instagram were widely used in Russia and the latter was the most popular social media platform among young Russians.
Facebook fights global outage and whistleblower revelations
Facebook has pushed back hard against the outrage regarding its practices and impact
Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says firm chooses 'profit over safety'
Earlier Sunday, Facebook dismissed as "ludicrous" suggestions it contributed to the January 6 riot.
Facebook pledges $1 bn for news, defends Australia blackout
After two decades of light-touch regulation, tech giants such as Google and Facebook are coming under increased government scrutiny.
Facebook 'Supreme Court' to judge Trump suspension
Reaction to the Trump ban has ranged from criticism that Facebook should have booted him long ago to outrage over his online voice being muted.
Facebook to block foreign state media ads for US election
Anyone running political ads on the platform would have to be authorized to do so.
Britain starts setting up 'first internet watchdog'
Britain has no official internet or social media regulator and is looking for ways to stop harmful online material from reaching children.
Nick Clegg exits Brexit fight for top job with Facebook in California
Former Deputy Prime Minister to head Facebook's global policy and communications teams in California.
Brexit deadlock: Tories in turmoil as May floats idea of extending post-Brexit transition
Embattled Theresa May enrages Tory MPs as divorce talks between Britain and the EU stall on the issue of the Irish border.
Jeremy Corbyn and Labour are playing Brexit games with their magical thinking on the EU
There is no Leftist argument for a system that places the highest tariffs on the items that make up the largest share of the weekly bills of our poorest households.
There's nothing progressive about giving agencies like Oxfam the benefit of the doubt
The Oxfam revelations are far more disturbing than the reports of boorish behaviour by businessmen at The Presidents Club dinner.
Nick Clegg wants MPs to force a constitutional crisis to stop Brexit 'muppets'
Nick Clegg has called on MPs to force a constitutional crisis in order to halt Brexit, accusing the "muppets" in Theresa May's government of destroying the UK's reputation.
Nigel Farage is collaborating with Remain fantasists - the second referendum is a lost cause
Attention-seeking Nigel Farage has given a massive biggest boost to the Remain cause in 2018.
Tim Farron 'regrets' saying gay sex is not a sin
Tim Farron denied that he thought gay sex is a sin during the 2017 General Election campaign, but has now admitted he regrets that statement.
Stop saying 'junkie' and 'crackhead' to end drug stigma, say world leaders
Perceptions around those who use drugs must change, say former heads of state in Global Commission on Drug Policy report.
New Years Honours 2018: Barry Gibb and Ringo Starr to receive knighthoods for services to music
Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb and former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr included in New Years honours list.
Brexit is the replacement of one set of elites with another
It is this contradiction between the rhetoric of the Brexiteers and the reality that makes the whole thing feel like such a con.
Advocates of Britain staying in the EU's customs union have a hidden agenda
There is only one possible reason to remain in the customs union, namely as a way of transitioning back into full membership.
Labour suspends MP Jared O'Mara over homophobic and sexist comments
The MP faced calls for his suspension from several senior members of the Labour party after comments were made public.