European users will soon be able to pay a fee to opt out of all advertisements on Meta’s products. The subscription is being introduced in response to EU regulators’ concerns.
In addition to the new VR headset, the latest developments in AI were also presented, including an AI image generator for Instagram and a range of AI bots for messaging and social media.
Meta has released details on how it will implement the EU’s Digital Services Act, including greater transparency and an option for users to opt out of personalized recommendations.
The Instagram-based app Threads went live on Wednesday night and by Thursday morning, more than 30 million profiles had been activated.
This weekend, Meta unexpectedly launched a new text-based app, Threads, in the Google Play Store in certain regions.
According to Bloomberg News, Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms, is planning to launch a new text-based application that will directly compete with Twitter.
“We’re exploring a standalone, decentralized social network for sharing text updates,” a Meta spokesperson said in a statement to Variety.
On Sunday, Mark Zuckerberg announced the introduction of a new subscription-based product called Meta Verified.
In a mail sent to hundreds of executives, the company’s CEO took accountability for the problem of overstaffing, which Zuckerberg claims originated from his “overoptimism” about growth.
The Guardian reports Meta’s take on how serious a Facebook ban can be, and what Zuckerberg has revealed during his interview with Joe Rogan.
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