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Meta investigates Sheryl Sandberg's use of company resources: Report

Lawyers are investigating Meta Platforms Inc's outgoing operations chief Sheryl Sandberg's use of company resources over several years

Meta unfriends FB stock ticker in final farewell to the Facebook era

Meta Platforms Inc rebranded from its eponymous social networking platform in October 2021, betting that the metaverse, a shared virtual realm, will succeed mobile internet

Meta Platforms hit with 8 suits claiming its algorithms ruin young lives

The complaints add to a spurt of recent cases against Meta and Snap Inc., including some filed by parents whose children took their own lives

New social media laws in response to rights violations, says Centre

The Indian government last week released a draft of changes to its IT law that would require companies to "respect the rights accorded to the citizens under the constitution of India"

Why there might not be another COO like Meta's Sheryl Sandberg

Sandberg's India visit in 2014 was no lower in profile than Jeff Bezos' two months later

At $300,000, Alphabet, Meta had highest-paid median workers in 2021: Report

The median compensation for most S&P 500 corporations increased last year as the economy grew and the job market tightened, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis.

After Meta COO Sandberg's exit, another top executive to depart soon

Following the announcement that Sheryl Sandberg will step down as Meta's COO later this year, the company is losing another executive as part of a reorganisation of its AI group

Sheryl Sandberg's exit may not be a big blow for Facebook-parent Meta

As second-in-command to founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, Sandberg transformed Facebook from a buzzy startup into a technology behemoth and helped grow its ad revenue to over $100 billion

Meta sees 38% jump in hate speech; violent content up 86% on Insta in Apr

There has been a rise of around 37.82 per cent in hate speech on social media platform Facebook and 86 per cent jump in violent and inciting content on Instagram in April

Govt weighs panel to rule on appeals against social media content takedowns

Social media firms are already required to have an in-house grievance redressal officer and designate executives to co-ordinate with law enforcement officials.

Leaving behind mixed legacy, Sandberg quits Facebook at a perilous moment

She was pivotal in helping the company reach an unparalleled scale of more than two billion active users after Zuckerberg poached her from Google in 2008

Sheryl Sandberg, longtime No. 2 executive at Facebook, steps down

Sheryl Sandberg has served as chief operating officer at the social media giant for 14 years. She joined from Google in 2008

US Supreme Court blocks Texas law targeting social media firms' rules

The US Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law that would ban large social media companies from removing posts based on the views they express

Trolling and safety fears plague young women online, study finds

The report found that women aged 18-34 were more likely than any other group to report a negative overall impact on mental health

82% jump in hate speech on Facebook; violent content up 86% on Insta in Apr

According to the report released on May 31, Facebook detected 53,200 hate speech in April, which is 82 per cent higher compared to 38,600 detected in March, on which the platform took action.

Meta Platforms to trade on Nasddaq under 'META' ticker from June 9

Meta Platforms Inc said its Class A common stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'META' prior to market open on June 9, replacing its current ticker symbol 'FB'

Taking on Google, FB, Apple: CCI seeks more teeth to tackle Big Tech

The government is planning to bring changes to the existing Competition Bill 2020 to give the regulator wider powers

Dark mode interface of Facebook disappears for several iOS users

Meta-owned Facebook's dark mode interface for iOS platform has reportedly disappeared for several users

Facebook informs users roll out of updated privacy policy from July 26

Social media platform Meta, formerly Facebook, has started sending out notification to users about privacy policy update which it will roll out from July 26, the company said on Thursday. Meta in its post said that it has rewritten and re-designed its privacy Policy to make it easier to understand and clearer about how it uses users' information. "Notifications that people will start to receive today on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger will direct them to information about what to expect from the relevant privacy policy and terms of service in their region. They'll also see a summary of what's different. These updates go into effect on July 26, and people don't need to act on this notification by this date to continue using our products," Meta said. Meta is also updating "Terms of Service" to explain expectation from it and those who use its platforms. "The updated Meta Privacy Policy covers Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and other Meta products. It doesn't cover WhatsApp, Workpla

Meta onboards Kalaari Capital to scale early-stage startups in India

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta announced a partnership with VC fund Kalaari Capital to upskill and scale young, invested businesses in India by providing them with timely business skilling support.