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Meta to layoff 5% of its lowest performers as a way to 'raise the bar'

According to a report by Bloomberg, Meta will implement another round of layoffs, affecting approximately 3,600 employees worldwide; In an internal memo sent to staff, the company said that layoffs will target lowest-performing workers, with plans to fill the positions by the end of the year

News Agencies | 01.14.25

Meta launches AI accelerator program in Israel for promising startups

The program, run by Meta's Tel Aviv R&D center, provides mentorship and guidance to new Israeli companies wishing to advance AI technologies

Raphael Kahan | 01.10.25

Meta steps back from policing content—for all the wrong reasons

Opinion: Meta's move to shift fact-checking to users may prompt regulators to strengthen oversight of social media and enforce advertising rules on Meta akin to those governing traditional media outlets

Tal Shahaf | 01.08.25

האם מטא משתיקה יוצרי תוכן שעוסקים בנושאים יותר מדי פוליטיים מבחינתה?

Facebook follows example of Musk's X and scraps fact-checkers

Meta decides to make a dramatic change: No more fact-checking by employees but a move to community comment model like Elon Musk's X ; How Mark Zuckerberg learned to avoid conflict and embrace Trump

Raphael Kahan | 01.07.25

Shocking investigation shows parents trafficking daughters on Instagram

Dark side of child influencers on social media exposed revealing how parents and sexual predators created an entire and organized industry of exploiting minors

Raphael Kahan | 01.05.25

Iranian social media bots resurface, sowing discord in Israeli society

Iranian-backed network using fake profiles and AI on Israeli social media to incite, divide and demoralize; despite exposure, accounts resurface with new identities, raising concerns over Meta's oversight and Israel's lack of social media regulation

Tal Shahaf | 01.01.25

Meta threatens to sue Zionist group official for 'threatening and defamatory behavior'

Meta accuses senior Betar movement member of harassment and privacy violations, alleging online exposure of its lobbyist’s contact details; Betar counters, accusing Meta of double standards and anti-Zionist bias

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.30.24

If this is the kind of phone you still have, you need to upgrade now

Still rocking a decade-old phone? Say goodbye to WhatsApp

With old Android and Apple phones no longer carrying the requisite hardware, Meta has announced access to WhatsApp for these models will soon end; users advised to back up old conversations and upgrade to a newer smartphone

Daniela Ginzburg | 12.24.24

California court rules against Israel’s NSO Group in Meta lawsuit over WhatsApp hack

Court rules Israeli firm illegally used its Pegasus spyware to target over 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists and activists; parent company Meta hails victory against illegal surveillance; damages will be determined later

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.21.24

Google faces antitrust heat as DOJ targets Chrome and Android

US Department of Justice reportedly pursuing antitrust action against Google, seeking sale of Chrome and separation of Android from Google Play and search, move that could reshape tech industry and deeply affect Google's revenue streams

Raphael Kahan | 11.19.24

פעילים של ארגון בית"ר ארה"ב מוחים בבניין הקפיטול על תמיכתן של חברות הקונגרס רשידה טליב ואילהאן עומאר במתקפת החמאס על ישראל

Meta silences Jewish group over 'pager' comments against pro-Hamas lawmakers

Facebook and Instagram parent company gives no explanation for action against US Betar, following posts with veiled threats toward lawmakers and alleged 'Judeophobes'; group expresses hope matter will be resolved soon

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.17.24

WhatsApp releases long-awaited feature in new update

From family chats to work-related conversations, you can now organize all your messages into custom lists; The goal of this new feature is to provide users with an additional way to filter and sort their chats, especially for those who have made the app a central tool for work

Daniela Ginzburg | 11.04.24

Multinational corporations undermining democracy, report says

International Trade Union Confederation report sharply criticizes some of world’s largest corporations for financially supporting extremist political movements, fueling climate crisis and violating labor and human rights

Daniela Ginzburg | 09.24.24

'From the river to the sea' is message of 'solidarity' Meta oversight board says

The independent oversight board of the technology giant decided that the expression that has become increasingly accepted in pro-Palestinian demonstrations since October 7 "does not necessarily constitute hate speech." The phrase, it was determined, can be interpreted as a call for the destruction of Israel, but also as a demand for equal rights

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.05.24

Biggest single day loss ever: Nvidia tumbles to the tune of $279 billion

Chipmaker's stock drop leads to record $279 billion market value loss, impacting tech sector and CEO's wealth amid DOJ investigation rumors and soaring but unsustainable revenue expectations

Calcalist | 09.04.24

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