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Meta’s AI Retreat May Signal EU Regulatory Minefield

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Facebook parent Meta’s decision to withhold its latest multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model from the European Union highlights the growing chasm between Silicon Valley innovation and European regulation. Citing an “unpredictable”…

Data Privacy Breach: FG Slams $220m Fine On Facebook’s Parent Company, Meta

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The Federal Government has slammed a $220 million fine on Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram for alleged data privacy and breaches. According reports, a statement issued on Friday, the Federal Competition and…

Nigerian govt imposes $220m fine on Meta

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Nigeria’s federal government, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has imposed a fine of $220 million on Meta, parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, for multiple data privacy violations…

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Tinubu Govt Slams $220 Million Fine On Meta Over Alleged Data Privacy Breach

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s government has slammed a $220 million fine on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram parent company, Meta, over alleged data privacy breaches. In a press release dated Friday, July 19, the Federal Competition and…

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Meta's 34% Year-to-Date Surge and a 5% Stake in EssilorLuxottica Transform Ray-Ban Smart Glasses and Reshapes Its Stock Trajectory

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Meta has purchased a 5% stake in EssilorLuxottica for 4.33 billion euros.; Market analysts remain optimistic about the growth potential of Ray-Ban smart glasses as Meta continues to enhance its product offerings.; Following Meta's…

Nigerian govt fines Meta $250m for violating data privacy laws

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Tribune Online; Nigerian govt fines Meta $250m for violating data privacy laws

Nigeria Imposes $220m Fine on Meta for Data Privacy Breach

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka The parent company of popular social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta Incorporated, has been fined $200 million by the Nigerian government. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection…

Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for violating data protection and consumer rights laws

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Nigeria's government on Friday announced a fine of $220 million on Meta, saying its investigations found ''multiple and repeated'' violations of the country's data protection and consumer rights laws on Facebook and WhatsApp.

Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for violating data protection and consumer rights laws

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Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s government has fined Meta $220 million after its investigations found “multiple and repeated” violations of the country’s data protection and consumer rights laws on Facebook and WhatsApp.…

Nigeria fines Meta $220 million for violating data protection and consumer rights laws

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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s government on Friday announced a fine of $220 million on Meta, saying its investigations found…

Meta will appeal $220 million FCCPC fine, disagrees with data privacy claims

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“In 2021, we went to users globally to explain how talking to businesses, among other things would work," a spokesperson for Whatsapp said.

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Fines Meta $220m For Data, Consumer Law Breach

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The Federal Government has imposed a $220 million fine on Meta Platforms Inc. (META.O) following findings that data-sharing practices on its Facebook and WhatsApp platforms breached local consumer protection, data protection, and privacy…

Nigeria fines Meta $220m for consumer privacy violation, data breach

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After years of investigations, the Nigerian government slammed US-based tech firm Meta, owners of Facebook and WhatsApp, with $220 million fine for violating consumer rights and data breaches. The acting Executive Vice Chairman of…

Meta’s redesigned Quest app puts a big focus on Horizon Worlds

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Meta is rolling out a revamped version of its Quest mobile app that links it more closely with its 3D social platform Horizon Worlds. The app, now called Meta Horizon, comes with a new tab that lets you complete quests from your phone and…

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Nigeria fines Meta $220M after investigations showed data sharing on Facebook and WhatsApp violated local consumer, data protection, and privacy laws (Reuters)

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Nigeria fines Meta $220M after investigations showed data sharing on Facebook and WhatsApp violated local consumer, data protection, and privacy laws — Nigeria has fined Meta Platforms (META.O) $220 million after investigations showed data…

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I returned my Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 for these XR glasses - and they're $140 off right now

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The Viture One XR glasses expand your viewing experience and are now just $299 after Amazon Prime Day.

FCCPC imposes $220,000,000 penalty on Meta platforms over ‘discriminatory practices’ in Nigeria

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission(FCCPC) has imposed a $220,000,000 penalty against Meta Platforms Incorporated over alleged discriminatory practices against Nigerian data and consumers. This was disclosed on…

Meta Moves Ahead With Quest 4 VR Headset Despite Layoffs, Sets Release Date: Report

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Meta advances with Quest VR headsets for 2026 and 2027 despite layoffs. New AR glasses face design challenges due to bulkiness.

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JUST IN: FG Hits Meta with $220m Fine for Data Privacy Breach

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The Federal Government through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has slapped a $220 million fine on Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, for alleged data privacy breaches.According…

Nigeria slams $220m fine on Meta for data privacy breach

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Nigeria, through the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, has slammed a $220 million fine on Meta, parent company of