TechScape: After a brutal blackout, will Reddit ever be the same?
The social network is changing how it works with third parties – but some argue that a push for profit could bring a wave of misinformation
Social media sites failing to curb ‘cottage industry’ of fake reviews, Amazon says
Online retailer that blocked 200m reviews last year claims some platforms slow to act even when given evidence
Who needs the Metaverse? Meet the people still living on Second Life
Mark Zuckerberg’s grand vision for an online existence has been laughed off as a corporate folly. Meanwhile, those still existing happily on a virtual world launched 20 years ago may be wondering what all the fuss is about …
Struggling Meta showcases new AI tools at company meeting
Employees get preview of chatbots similar to ChatGPT for Messenger and WhatsApp
‘A watershed’: Meta ordered to offer mental health care to moderators in Kenya
Trauma experienced by staff at Nairobi Facebook hub recognised in legal ruling that may have global implications
I tried to ban Facebook – but my husband won’t give up his meat videos
Mr Z has developed a taste for extreme food prep content. The footage is disgusting and has ruined his algorithm
Mark Zuckerberg completes extreme fitness challenge in 9kg vest
Facebook founder’s intensive workout is part of a recent trend of tech billionaires going buff
NHS data breach: trusts shared patient details with Facebook without consent
Observer investigation reveals Meta Pixel tool passed on private details of web browsing on medical sites
TechScape: Warnings of a ‘splinternet’ were greatly exaggerated – until now
In this week’s newsletter: Facebook has been hit with a €1.2bn fine by EU regulators, and the cracks in the fault lines of data regulations are showing. Could that be a good thing?
Facebook owner Meta fined €1.2bn for mishandling user information
Penalty from Ireland’s privacy regulator is a record for breach of EU data protection regulation
Facebook to be fined £648m for mishandling user information
Decision by Ireland’s privacy regulator will set record for breach of EU’s data protection rules
When the tech boys start asking for new regulations, you know something’s up
The OpenAI CEO says his industry needs government intervention. Whether it’s a ploy or a plea for help, we should be concerned
Meta warns Australia’s plan to limit targeted ads could push free platforms towards subscription fees
Letting Australians opt out of all targeted advertising under privacy reforms would go further than any other proposal globally, Facebook’s parent company says
A moment’s silence, please, for the death of Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse
Meta sank tens of billions into its CEO’s virtual reality dream, but what will he do next?
The lawyer whose sex trafficking case against Instagram could spell trouble for big tech
Annie McAdams represents clients who claim Meta’s products connect vulnerable people with sex buyers