Meta6 days agoMeta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlashMeta's release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.6 days ago7 days agoEU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and InstagramRegulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".7 days ago8 Jul 2026Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile picsThe tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".8 Jul 20266 Jul 2026India orders Meta to remove ads promoting child sexual abuseThe order comes days after the BBC published an investigation about the platform showing such ads to users.6 Jul 20263 Jul 2026BBC confronts head of Meta in India over child sex abuse adsThe ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram. 3 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC findsThe ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram. 3 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in featureA feature in Meta's glasses which boosts the voice of people will be capped at three hours for free use.2 Jul 20262 Jul 2026India asks WhatsApp to pause username feature rollout over fraud concernsWhatsApp says the feature is not yet live and that it has built in safeguards against potential scams and impersonation.2 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Why WhatsApp is introducing usernamesWhatsApp is set to let people chat without having to reveal their phone number - by exchanging unique usernames instead.30 Jun 2026...
