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“We will release a multimodal Llama model over the coming months, but not in the EU due to the unpredictable nature of the European regulatory environment,” Meta said in a statement to Axios.

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.

The new regulations under the EU’s Digital Markets Act will soon apply to tech businesses that create the operating systems, social networks, and search engines used by millions of people.

This weekend, Meta unexpectedly launched a new text-based app, Threads, in the Google Play Store in certain regions.

The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) has sided with Big Tech, following campaigns to force tech giants to invest in 5G infrastructure.

According to Bloomberg News, Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms, is planning to launch a new text-based application that will directly compete with Twitter.

GSMA and ETNO have prepared their demands as part of feedback to the European Commission which launched a consultation into the issue in February. The deadline for responses is Friday, May 19th.