The situation with Meta and their so-called "AI chatbots" is exactly what we've been predicting on this program. The liberal tech elites are at it again, and this time they're coming for our children with their perverse artificial intelligence. Two senators - and I can't believe I'm saying this - a Republican AND a Democrat, are working together to do something right. … [Read more...] about Lawmakers From Both Parties Call on Meta to Halt Harmful Chatbot Features
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Zuckerberg Says He Bought Instagram for Its ‘Better Camera’ During Testimony
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg conceded a crucial concession in a U.S. Antitrust Trial on Tuesday. He said he purchased Instagram because its camera was "better than" the one that his company had been trying to develop for Facebook's flagship app at the time. The acknowledgment seemed to support allegations made by U.S. Antitrust enforcers that Meta used a strategy of "buy or … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg Says He Bought Instagram for Its ‘Better Camera’ During Testimony
TikTok Sale to US Company Put on Hold
Charles Gasparino, a New York Post contributor, said that the sale of TikTok by a Chinese company to a US-based company is currently "off the table". Gasparino reported Wednesday on X that White House officials "now concede the potential @tiktok_us deal — sale to a US company by the Chinese — is off the table for the foreseeable future and maybe forever as we go to a trade … [Read more...] about TikTok Sale to US Company Put on Hold
Instagram Bans Underage Live Streams Without Parental Consent
Meta announced that it has added new protections to its Instagram app for teens, preventing those under 16 years old from using live streaming without parental consent. In addition to the built-in protections provided by Teen Accounts, we are adding new restrictions on Instagram Live and unwanted pictures in DMs. In a press statement, the company stated that teens under 16 … [Read more...] about Instagram Bans Underage Live Streams Without Parental Consent
TikTok’s Fate Hangs in Balance as US-China Trade War Takes Digital Hostages
According to senior administration officials, after months of negotiation, a deal was reached on Wednesday to transfer TikTok’s United States operations over to a company with majority American ownership. ByteDance, the Trump Administration, Oracle, Blackstone, and Andreessen Horowitz, among others, negotiated the terms and reached an agreement with the investors. It was … [Read more...] about TikTok’s Fate Hangs in Balance as US-China Trade War Takes Digital Hostages