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As Canadian wildfires rage, Facebook's news ban reveals the importance of radio

Amid the wildfire crisis in the Northwest Territories and the Aug. 16 order to evacuate its capital city, Yellowknife, the outcry over Meta’s Canadian news block has reached new heights. The issue has become even more pressing as evacuees face challenges getting essential updates.

The Conversation

Who really benefits from 'open source' A.I.?

There's a reason Big Tech corporations are so enamored with releasing 'open' A.I. models, and it has nothing to do with the community ethos of open source software, according to a hard-hitting new report.

Fortune

Meta launches web version of flagging Threads app

‘Twitter killer’ social media platform experienced initial boom in sign-ups when it launched in July

The Guardian - UK

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Mark Zuckerberg 'optimistic' as Meta launches new desktop version of Threads

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has announced a new desktop version of its text-based app Threads as Mark Zuckerberg competes with X (Twitter)

The National (Scotland)

Zadie Smith, Stephen King and Rachel Cusk’s pirated works used to train AI

Works by thousands of authors also including Margaret Atwood, Haruki Murakami and Jonathan Franzan fed into models run by firms including Meta and Bloomberg

The Guardian - UK

Facebook Faces Expulsion From Thailand For Failing To Crack Down On Scams

Minister of DES, stated his willingness to ask the courts to order Facebook to stop operating by the end of this month.

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How social media algorithms warp our perceptions

A key question is what can be done to make algorithms foster accurate human social learning rather than exploit social learning biases.

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Thailand threatening to shut down Facebook, alleging it doesn't screen ads well enough

A Thai Cabinet minister is threatening to try to shut down Facebook in the country, saying the social media platform does not do enough to screen the advertisements it runs, leaving people vulnerable to costly scams

The Independent UK

Today’s Cache | Canadian PM slams Facebook; U.S. denies AI art copyrights; Meta seeks to stop privacy breach fine

News snippets for Meta accused of putting profits over safety in Canada wildfire crisis, US court rules AI-created art not copyrightable, and Meta to challenge Norway regulator's fine for breaching user privacy.

The Hindu

TechScape: ‘Without the telcos, there is no Netflix’ – the battle between streamers and broadband

An explosion of data use has led to massive infrastructure costs. Is the era of cheap all-you-can-watch content about to end?

The Guardian - UK

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams Facebook for blocking Canada wildfire news

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accusing Facebook of putting profits over people’s safety during Canada’s wildfire emergencies

The Independent UK

Meta is bringing Threads to the web - is this the final nail in the coffin for X?

Threads could be coming to your desktop this week - so get ready to scroll!

TechRadar

WhatsApp is finally catching up with Slack and Discord with new text customization options

According to a new report, WhatsApp is planning on adding text customization options like block quotes and bulleted lists.

TechRadar

Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Meta Platforms (META): Which Stock Is Holding Strong in This Economy?

The internet industry has a promising future, driven by rising internet usage and changing consumer needs. While leading internet stocks Amazon.com (AMZN) and Meta Platforms (META) should benefit, let us analyze which stock exhibits strength in this economy.

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Nvidia earnings release could boost 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks

The 'Magnificent 7' -- Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla and Google -- have led a surge in the markets throughout 2023. But this elite group has lost more than $600 billion in August alone.

The Conversation

Social media algorithms warp how people learn from each other, research shows

People’s daily interactions with online algorithms affect how they learn from others, with negative consequences including social misperceptions, conflict and the spread of misinformation, my colleagues and I have found.

Fortune

Meta's new 'in-person time policy' will crack down on remote work rebels

Employees who don’t comply with the new rules could face termination or see their performance reviews impacted.

The web version of Threads could launch this week, and it can't come fast enough

Threads is suffering from a post-launch slump. A web-based version would see engagement go through the roof

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The Guardian - AU

Australia eyes UK online bill in fight with tech companies over encryption and child safety

The likes of Meta and Google are pushing back against moves in Australia and the UK to open up end-to-end messaging encryption

The Street

Facebook delivers a hard-nosed warning to its workers

Meta Platforms' CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made an important decision affecting many employees.

The Independent UK

Canada wildfire evacuees can't get news media on Facebook and Instagram. Some find workarounds

Canadian news outlets have been blocked on Facebook and Instagram because of a dispute with the Canadian government

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You can send HD photos on WhatsApp now, but what was it doing with your pics before?

WhatsApp users finally have the option to send HD photos (and eventually HD videos) to friends instead of blurry, compressed photos.

The Guardian - US

Hawaii fires: spread of conspiracy theories reveals tech firms’ failings

From secret ‘energy weapon’ starting fires to a global cabal razing the town for an experiment – false theories are fast gaining ground

Barchart

Meta Platforms Stock: Time to Buy the Dip?

The multiple expansion in Meta Platforms has been eye-popping this year, but the stock could get even more expensive if investors are pleasantly surprised by the company's execution on AI innovations.

The Guardian - UK

How is Meta’s news ban affecting communications amid Canada wildfires?

Concern over shortage of reliable news after articles blocked on Facebook in response to tech law

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