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Wednesday, Aug 5

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Meta's Joel Kaplan Apologises to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Over PM Narendra Modi's Facebook Post

www.latestly.com

Meta apologised to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for temporarily restricting PM Narendra Modi's Facebook post due to an AI glitch. During high-level talks, India questioned Meta's safe harbour protections under the IT Act over algorithmic…

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PM Narendra Modi's Facebook Video Row: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises for Operational Errors, Say Govt Sources

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has communicated expressions of regret to Indian authorities over recent operational errors—including the temporary removal of a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi—and addressed ongoing concerns regarding…

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PM Narendra Modi’s Facebook Post Row: Parliamentary Panel Issues 3-Day Ultimatum to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

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Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has issued a three-day ultimatum to Meta, demanding a personal apology from CEO Mark Zuckerberg following the temporary takedown of a video posted by Prime…

Tuesday, Aug 4

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Facebook rants of dad accused of murdering Elisabeth-Jane Ross and stuffing body in suitcase

www.mirror.co.uk

Sharif Ahmadzai, a father of one, will appear in court in Athens on Wednesday on suspicion of murdering Elisabeth-Jane Ross, an aid worker originally from Edinburgh

Facebook Launches Verified Badge to Confirm Real Profiles and Connections

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Discover how Facebook's new verified badge feature enhances user trust by confirming real profiles and connections. Learn about its impact on social interactions and what it means for authenticity on the platform.

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Boomers on Facebook Are Leaving Comments That Make It Clear That They Have No Idea That AI-Generated Thirst Traps Aren’t Real

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The post Boomers on Facebook Are Leaving Comments That Make It Clear That They Have No Idea That AI-Generated Thirst Traps Aren’t Real appeared first on Futurism.

Monday, Aug 3

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Facebook Marketplace Launches New App to Empower Sellers Globally

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Discover how Facebook Marketplace's new app is set to empower sellers worldwide, offering innovative features and tools to enhance the buying and selling experience. Explore the exciting updates and what they mean for global commerce.

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Lancashire councillor's Facebook posts 'made colleagues feel unsafe', hearing told

Conservative councillor David Heap was investigated over his posts on social media

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Council child protection officer shared confidential details of children on Facebook

www.scotsman.com

Child protection officer Martin Berginis lost his role at West Lothian Council when the details of his actions came to light

Saturday, Aug 1

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Stormers chuffed to silence Facebook critics

Stormers XXIII coach Tom Dawson-Squibb was ecstatic after Saturday's bounce-back win, buoyed even more by a possible personnel boost for next week’s Cheetahs clash.

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Study finds reducing Facebook and Instagram exposure to untrustworthy sources changed feeds but not beliefs

By Kenny Ma and Aubrey Spowart, UC Berkeley Letters & Science Reviewed by Irfan Ahmad.

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India News | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Address Facebook Live on Flood Relief Measures

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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In a post on X, Sarma said, "This evening, at around 8.30-9.00 PM, I will be addressing a Facebook Live to share updates and further plan of action to provide relief to people affected…

Friday, Jul 31

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Meta India head named in case over Facebook videos targeting PM Modi

www.dawn.com

Police in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad have registered a case against the head of Meta India over multiple videos posted on the company’s Facebook platform that depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an “abusive manner”, a…

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Thursday, Jul 30

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PM Narendra Modi’s Facebook Post Row: Govt Seeks Detailed Explanation From Meta Over Temporary Restriction

www.latestly.com

MeitY has requested a detailed technical explanation from Meta following the temporary restriction and removal of a Facebook video post from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official account.

Wednesday, Jul 29

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Meta in correction mode, outlines these safeguards after PM Modi’s Facebook post issue | DETAILS

www.indiatvnews.com

Tech giant Meta on Wednesday wrote to the Indian government over the enhanced and rigorous safeguards it has now implemented for posts made by prominent accounts, including that of the Prime Minister, sources have informed....