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Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the recent Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp outage, attributing it to the platforms being “distracted selling their user’s data.” What Happened: Musk, in a post on Thursday, pointed out the irony of the outage, saying, “Hard to keep the...

In a significant move for digital creators, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)’s Instagram is reportedly bringing back its cash bonus program, now extending monetization opportunities to include photo content. This development is poised to impact the creator economy and intensify the platform...

The stock market has defied expectations with a robust surge, even as industry heavyweights like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) experience notable downturns in their share prices. What Happened: The S&P 500 has delivered its strongest first quarter since 2019, despite an...

On Thursday, the investment firm led by Cathie Wood, Ark Invest, made a significant move by purchasing shares of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) even as the company faces fresh legal challenges. The Meta Trade On Thursday, Ark Invest purchased a total of 90,253 Meta Platforms shares through ARK...

In a significant legal development, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is set to face a class action lawsuit. The case revolves around allegations that the tech giant misrepresented the audience size for its Facebook and Instagram advertising services. What Happened: The U.S. Court of Appeals for...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is facing criticism from tech giants Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) over its compliance plan in the ongoing legal battle with Epic Games. What Happened: Apple’s compliance with a 2021 order from a California federal judge, which...

A New York judge’s recent decision has opened the door for survivors of the 2022 Buffalo shooting to pursue legal action against major social media platforms, potentially setting a precedent for how such companies are held accountable for content on their sites. What Happened: Survivors of...

South Korea’s antitrust watchdog is reportedly considering sanctions against Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) due to alleged shortcomings in consumer protection on its online marketplaces. What Happened: Reuters reported on Friday that Meta is reportedly under scrutiny by South Korea’s...

Update: This story was updated at 6:21AM ET after Temu’s spokesperson responded to Benzinga’s query. Chinese e-commerce entity, Temu, has given a substantial lift to the advertising revenues of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) and Google parent company Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (...

In a recent development, more than 100 leading artificial intelligence (AI) researchers have signed an open letter, urging generative AI companies to grant them access to their systems. The researchers argue that the companies’ stringent rules are hindering safety testing of AI tools used by...

Meta Platforms Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram is introducing new direct messaging (DM) features. The updates aim to enhance user connectivity and messaging experience. What Happened: Instagram announced a series of new DM features that will enable users to have a more flexible and enjoyable...

In a recent development, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook, has announced that it will stop compensating news publishers for their content on the social media platform in Australia, France, and Germany. What Happened: Meta Platforms revealed on Wednesday that it will no...

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, recently visited a McDonald’s in Japan and was so impressed that he jokingly suggested it deserved a Michelin star. What Happened: Zuckerberg, who is currently on a personal trip to Japan, shared his McDonald’s experience on Instagram,...

The social media giant Meta (NASDAQ:META) is under scrutiny after announcing plans to remove political content from its recommendations on Instagram and Threads. This move has sparked interest in the decentralized social media platform Bluesky, which now offers a unique selling point of custom...

In a strategic move to invest in generative artificial intelligence (AI), major tech companies have collectively cut 34,000 jobs since the beginning of 2024. What Happened: Companies such as Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG), PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL),...