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The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face...
Meta’s A.I. Assistant Is Fun to Use, but It Can’t Be Trusted
Despite Mark Zuckerberg’s hope for the chatbot to be the smartest, it struggles with facts, numbers...
Ready for a Chatbot Version of Your Favorite Instagram Influencers?
Instagram is testing a program that offers its top influencers the ability to interact with their...
Maryland Passes 2 Major Privacy Bills, Despite Tech Industry Pushback
One bill would require apps like Instagram and TikTok to prioritize young people’s safety, and the...
‘Carefluencers’ Are Helping Older Loved Ones, and Posting About It
On TikTok and Instagram, people are sharing what it’s like to take care of relatives who...
Sticks. And the People Who Love Them.
Those who appreciate “something as basic as a stick” are sharing their enthusiasm through a newly...
Does the Mormon Church Empower Women? A Social Media Storm Answers.
A church Instagram post tapped into a long-running seam of discontent among some women, who have...
Facebook and Instagram Service Restored After Users Report Outages, Meta Says
Users reported widespread issues with the platforms from around 10 a.m. Eastern to about noon, according...
Instagram and Facebook Subscriptions Get New Scrutiny in Child Safety Suit
New Mexico’s attorney general has accused Meta of not protecting children from sexual predators on its...
Five Takeaways From The Times’s Investigation Into Child Influencers
Mothers are running Instagram accounts for underage girls aspiring to stardom. Many encounter a dark underworld...
Instagram’s Uneasy Rise as a News Site
In this year’s presidential election, more people are turning to Instagram for news, even as the...
Meta Reports Profits More Than Tripled and Issues Its First Dividend
The company’s quarterly revenue rose 25% as its costs fell after layoffs last year.
Silicon Valley Battles States Over New Online Safety Laws for Children
Lawsuits filed by NetChoice, which represents companies including TikTok and Meta, have stalled protection efforts in...
