A NATURIST group is urging social media firms to allow nude pics of its members on their platforms. British Naturism has called on Facebook and Instagram owner Meta to stop censoring snaps and recognise them as a “non-sexual expression’’. 1 A naturist group is urging social media firms to allow nude pics of its members … Read more
When Meta broke the news of layoffs to employees this week—on the heels of major changes to its content moderation and DEI policies—the tech giant used the term “non-regrettable attrition” to describe its approach, putting a fresh spin on layoff euphemisms. In an internal memo, Meta disclosed that the widespread job cuts would impact 5% … Read more
Meta Platforms will trim about 5% of its “lowest performers” and plans to hire for the impacted roles this year, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has also warned employees about more such job cuts this year to “raise the bar” on performance management, the spokesperson said. The Facebook parent had a … Read more
A HANDY WhatsApp feature hidden deep inside the app’s settings creates a monthly dossier on everything it knows about you. The feature can churn out a massive report – even detailing the number of texts you’ve ever sent. 4 You can request a special Account Info report that shows what WhatsApp knows about youCredit: The … Read more
Joining companies such as John Deere and Walmart, Facebook, and Instagram’s parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is getting rid of its diversity, equity, and inclusion program that includes hiring, training, and picking vendors, a company spokesperson confirmed on Friday. The move, which was first reported by Axios, comes on the heels of the social media … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast earlier this week, and he had a lot of words to say about Apple. In particular, the Meta chief targeted the company’s innovative streak and the cumbersome ecosystem weaved around it. “They haven’t invented anything great in a while. It’s like Steve Jobs invented the iPhone, and now … Read more
Producers of hi-tech connected eyewear are multiplying their innovations with increasingly discreet models in an attempt to make a difference in a highly competitive – and fast-emerging – market. “There are so many of these smart wearables, and more of them are going on your face,” said Techsponential analyst Avi Greengart at the Consumer Electronics … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is done with “culturally neutered” elements of corporate America and is embracing “masculine energy” as DEI programs falter. “It’s one thing to say we want to be kind of like welcoming and make a good environment for everyone and I think it’s another to basically say that ‘masculinity is bad,’ and I … Read more
Social media giant Meta announced Friday it is dismantling its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes across the company, marking another major shift in strategy as it aligns with politically conservative priorities. In an internal memo to employees, the company outlined sweeping changes including the elimination of its diverse slate hiring approach and the disbanding … Read more
Biden administration officials phoned executives at Meta to “scream” and “curse” at them while demanding that they remove Facebook posts casting doubt on the coronavirus vaccine, Mark Zuckerberg said during a sit-down with Joe Rogan on Friday. The billionaire tech executive said that Biden aides pressured Meta to remove content about the vaccine “that was … Read more
