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Meta picks 10 Israeli AI startups for Tel Aviv accelerator program
16.09.24
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CTech
The selected startups will benefit from technical guidance from researchers and engineers of FAIR (Meta's fundamental AI research teams); and access to advanced computing resources and artificial intelligence technologies - including Llama 3.1, the next generation of Meta’s state-of-the-art open-source large language model.
Meta’s content moderation under fire for allowing "River to the Sea" posts
04.09.24
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Omer Kabir
Oversight board decision ignites controversy over political speech and online safety.
Meta ends global AR chip development, shuts down Israeli operations
04.09.24
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Meir Orbach
The process of winding down its AR chip operations began in October of last year when Meta started laying off employees globally in this division.
Big tech delays AI launches in Europe: A win for privacy or a blow to progress?
25.06.24
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Omer Kabir
Apple, Meta, and Google are delaying the launch of innovative AI products in the European Union due to regulatory concerns or limitations. While the regulation aims to protect competition and privacy, there is concern that it may also hinder user and business access to cutting-edge technology, potentially doing more harm than good.
Meta shuts down Israeli network pushing AI-generated propaganda in U.S. and Canada
29.05.24
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Omer Kabir
The Israeli network included 510 Facebook accounts, 11 pages, one group, and 32 Instagram accounts. Meta also said that it took down an Iranian network that was targeting users in Israel
Is your feed filled with junk? Blame it on the algorithm
28.05.24
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Omer Kabir
Social networks are trying to increase revenue by tweaking their settings. The result: more junk content and problematic ratings. The solution: algorithm-free platforms, such as WhatsApp.
WhatsApp Down: Messaging service suffers serious disruption
03.04.24
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CTech
Users of Meta-owned WhatsApp from across the world have reported problems with both sending and receiving messages
Meta admits defeat against web-scraping firm Bright Data, abandons legal action
26.02.24
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CTech
“This is not a settlement. Bright Data did not make any agreement with Meta or make any changes to its conduct. This was a total concession by Meta to drop the case it brought against Bright Data for scraping public web data on its website,” Bright Data said
Profits are at record highs, so why are tech companies laying off so many workers?
12.02.24
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Omer Kabir
The technology giant Cisco is set to announce a restructuring move that will include layoffs of thousands of employees. And it is not the only one. Since the beginning of the year, 141 technology companies have laid off 34,300 employees, despite most of them displaying excellent financial results. So why are workers still being fired, even when all the data indicates that it's time to go back to hiring?
Meta suspends Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
08.02.24
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CTech
Meta has removed the accounts for “repeatedly violating” its “Dangerous Organizations & Individuals policy.” Khamenei has called to wipe Israel off the map numerous times and praised the horrific October 7 attack by Palestinian terror group Hamas
Big Tech continues to soar as GenAI convinces Wall Street to reject overpricing predictions
05.02.24
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Sophie Shulman
Around 80% of the S&P 500 who have reported their earnings for Q4 of 2023 have exceeded expectations. Notably, reports from major companies such as Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, which make up a significant portion of the index's growth, indicate a profound impact from the use of Generative AI
Facebook turns 20: Is it time to say goodbye to Zuckerberg?
04.02.24
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Omer Kabir
Among the tech giants, Facebook-turned-Meta is the only one whose founder still serves as CEO. Mark Zuckerberg created a company that changed the world, a monster that reached a peak value of more than a trillion dollars and over 3 billion active users, but if Meta wants to continue to dominate, it needs a new vision and especially a new CEO
Court rules against Meta in Bright Data scraping case
25.01.24
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CTech
“The Facebook and Instagram Terms do not bar logged-off scraping of public data; perforce it does not prohibit the sale of such public data. Therefore, the Terms cannot bar Bright Data’s logged-off scraping activities,” said U.S. District Judge Edward Chen
Apple's Vision Pro: A revolutionary headset hindered by developer reluctance?
23.01.24
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Omer Kabir
The mixed reality glasses, which Apple will launch at the start of February, are expected to receive a frosty reception. The world's most popular apps, such as Netflix and YouTube, have not agreed to make their apps available to the product. At $3,499 for the cheapest model, it will be difficult to market a product with a user experience that doesn’t include essential apps
Meta fined over $6.5 million for not reporting acquisitions in Israel
11.01.24
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Tomer Ganon
Meta, which at the time of the acquisition of the two companies (Redkix and Servicefriend) had a monopoly in the social media market, did not apply for approval from the Israel Competition Authority as required
Beyond the hype: Will Apple's Vision Pro reshape daily life or Meta's simplicity prevail?
04.01.24
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Omer Kabir
Attempts to convince people to wear AR or VR headsets have so far failed and mostly resulted in jokes. In the meantime, the technology has improved, the audience has matured, and it seems that Apple's bombastic Vision Pro now has a chance to succeed. But with a price tag of $3,499 the revolution may actually come from Meta's lightweight Smart Glasses
2024 antitrust watch: 4 cases that could redefine tech industry giants
04.01.24
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Omer Kabir
An overview of pivotal legal battles against Apple, Google, Meta, and the potential fallout that could reshape the tech landscape
Human Rights Watch report accusing Meta of censoring pro-Palestinian posts is riddled with serious failures
24.12.23
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Omer Kabir
A report by HRW published last week claimed that "Meta’s policies and practices have been silencing voices in support of Palestine and Palestinian human rights on Instagram and Facebook." However, an examination by Calcalist identifies biases in the collection of data and in the method of analysis, in a way that undermines the foundation of the organization's conclusions
Meta's oversight board ramps up scrutiny on violent content in Israel-Hamas war
10.12.23
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Reuters
The cases will be the first to use a new expedited review mechanism announced earlier this year that requires the board to make decisions within 30 days
Meta laying off employees in metaverse-oriented Reality Labs division
04.10.23
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Reuters and CTech
Reality Labs has significant activity in Israel, which could potentially also be hit by the layoffs
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