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Tech giants under Morrison government scanner over user safety
09:36am, Thursday, 02'nd Dec 2021 Kalkine Media
Highlights Australia raises the possibility of more legislation on the tech giants with a new inquiry. The committee lawmakers will investigate the algorithms used by the social media platforms. Morrison said big tech companies have big questions to answer. The Australian Government is set to conduct a wide-ranging parliamentary inquiry into the behaviour of big tech giants like Google and Facebook, Scott Morrison, Australias Prime Minister, said on Wednesday. The committee in charge of this new parliamentary inquiry will likely report its findings by early February 2022. Morrison said that big tech companies are responsible for ensuring safe platforms. These are likely to encounter additional regulations where the committee lawmakers will investigate the algorithms used by the social media platforms. The possible additional investigation will inquire how these big tech companies verify the users'' identification and age, including the extent to which restriction on such information is enforced.
Mastercard and Meta in deal to support digitization of SMEs in Africa
09:34am, Thursday, 02'nd Dec 2021 Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 2 Mastercard has announced a collaboration with Meta, formerly Facebook, to support the digitization and growth of SMEs across the Middle East and Africa region. Through an event that will take place on December 8, the two firms will facilitate a training webinar that will provide SMEs insights from industry experts []
David Marcus: Director behind Facebook’s crypto ventures steps down
04:54pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 Cryptopolitan
TL;DR Breakdown David Marcus, the co-creator of Diem, is looking to engage in different projects as he plans to leave Facebook. Marcus was in charge of the crypto space in the reputable platform. He has steered several projects. David Marcus, who had led Facebook in the cryptocurrency space, is stepping down. He has been linked […]
Marty Swant / Forbes : The Facebook Papers offer glimpses into how users perceive Meta''s ad products, like the impact of its reaction emojis, and the concerns raised by employees The Facebook Papers have been revelatory when it comes to how the company formerly known as Facebook deals with content moderation and a wide variety of other issues.
Mezzasalma Advisors LLC Has $9.23 Million Holdings in Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB)
04:22pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 Dakota Financial News
Mezzasalma Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ:FB) by 8.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 27,188 shares of the social networking companys stock after buying an additional 2,044 shares during the quarter. Facebook makes up about 5.2% []
Facebook unblocks searches for Kyle Rittenhouse after acquittal
03:58pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 The Washington Post
After Rittenhouse''s acquittal, Meta shifts a policy implemented days after the Aug. 25, 2020 shooting that removed Rittenhouses accounts on both Facebook and Instagram in addition to removing praise and support of the shooter and blocking searches of his name on our platforms.
Facebooks latest internet-beaming helicopter drone
03:55pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 BOL News
Facebook wants the internet to be available to everyone in the world. It has also created a miniature helicopter drone as part of its mission. The truth is, the more people who have access to the internet, the more people who will join up for Facebook. Facebook, understandably, wants to pipe internet to every corner [] The post Facebooks latest internet-beaming helicopter drone appeared first on BOL News .
Wall St bounces back after rout spurred by inflation, Omicron risks
03:31pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 Business Recorder
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq jumped more than 1% on Wednesday following a sharp sell-off triggered by concerns over rising inflation and the new Omicron coronavirus variant, while shares of Merck rose on progress in approval of its COVID-19 pill. Merck & Co Inc gained 1.8% after a panel of advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration narrowly voted to recommend the agency authorize the drugmaker''s antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. All of the 11 major S&P sectors advanced in early trading, with energy, materials and financials leading the gains. Banks added 2.3%, recouping losses suffered in the previous session. US stocks slumped on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee indicated that he no longer considers inflation as "transitory". Tech rally lifts Wall Street from Omicron-driven slump Powell also said the US central bank would consider bringing forward plans for tapering its bond buying program at its next meeting in two weeks. "Most investors realized that the Fed was going to have to shift course somewhat there''s plenty of people that feel inflation is a bigger problem, and maybe a bigger risk to the market would be the Fed failing to take any action that recognizes that," said Rick Meckler, partner, Cherry Lane Investments in New Vernon, New Jersey. "Coming to the year-end, where markets can be a little less liquid, we are likely to see some back and forth until we get more information (on Omicron)." Investors were also awaiting a Fed report, known as the "Beige Book", on current economic conditions to provide further insight into the central bank''s stance on inflation.
Watch live: Facebook whistleblower testifies before House panel
03:22pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 The Hill
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen is scheduled to testify before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Wednesday morning.The hearing will address Democratic proposals to modify Section 23
Zuckerbergs Metaverse Is Screwed If It Doesnt Allow Sex
03:21pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 VICE
Lasting virtual worlds of the last 30 years have included sex, something Facebook has almost entirely banned.
David Marcus Departs Facebook, Along With the Last Remnant of Libras Battered Brand
03:21pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 PYMNTS
The announcement that David Marcus is leaving the company formerly known as Facebook marks the departure of the last name associated with its Libra stablecoin debacle. As the head of what was then called the Calibra wallet (now Novi), Marcus headed up the launch of and then defense of Facebooks stablecoin project (now []
Meta, AWS extend cloud partnership
02:25pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 Breaking the News 24/7
Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook Inc., and Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS) announced on Wednesday that they expanded their strategic cooperation on cloud technology. "Meta will ...
How Does Instagram Make Money For Facebook (Meta Platforms)
02:00pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 Seeking AlphaAs US lawmakers mull curbs on social media, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen weighing in
01:22pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 The New Indian Express
US lawmakers are putting forward proposals to curb social media giants by limiting their free-speech protections against legal liability.
Talking Biz News Dec 1, 2021
01:00pm, Wednesday, 01'st Dec 2021 Talking Biz News
Some of Wednesdays top business news stories: Associated Press UK competition watchdog orders Facebook to sell off Giphy, by Kelvin Chan Powells warning: Fed to tighten credit faster than expected, by Christopher Rugaber CNN The post Talking Biz News Dec 1, 2021 appeared first on Talking Biz News .
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