I was rejected by Google and Meta before landing jobs at both companies. Here are 3 things I learned.

Brenna Lasky was rejected by Google and Meta initially. Here's how she leveraged her experiences and ended up securing offers ...

TikTok and Meta's algorithm race compromised safety for engagement, say whistleblowers: Report

Whistleblowers told BBC that Meta and TikTok and Meta prioritised user engagement over safety, allowing harmful content on their platforms. The algorithm race led to increased harassment and ...
TechCrunch

Meta wins antitrust trial as judge denies that it’s a monopoly

After five years, Meta has emerged victorious from a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. In an opinion released Tuesday, U.S. District Court ...
Ars Technica

Meta wins monopoly trial, convinces judge that social networking is dead

After years of pushback from the Federal Trade Commission over Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, Meta has defeated the FTC’s monopoly claims. In a Tuesday ruling, US District Judge James ...
TechCrunch

Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp

Italy has ordered Meta to suspend its policy that bans companies from using WhatsApp’s business tools to offer their own AI chatbots on the popular chat app. The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) ...
Reuters

Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids

LOS ANGELES, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday repeatedly said during a landmark trial over youth social media addiction that the Facebook and ...