Meta News & Updates for March 2025

Facebook ends targeted ads for UK woman following legal action

20 hours ago

Facebook will stop targeting ads at Tanya O'Carroll after she filed a lawsuit against Meta. O'Carroll argued that targeted advertising violates her rights under UK law, with the Information Commissioner's Office agreeing that such ads are direct marketing. She became aware of invasive ads when Facebook changed its targeting after she became pregnant. Meta disagrees with the ruling but is exploring a subscription model for UK users to opt out of ads.

Meta AI Launches in Europe with Intelligent Chat Function for Major Apps

4 days ago

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Meta AI is launching in 41 European countries, including EU nations and overseas territories. The chatbot will support six languages to enhance social experiences for over 700 million users. It will be available for free on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, allowing engagement in group chats. Users can discover relevant content and access information efficiently. Future plans include expanding AI features and personalization globally.

WhatsApp Business Users Get New API Solutions from Facebook

5 days ago

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Facebook has introduced new API solutions for WhatsApp Business App users, allowing the use of both the Business App and Cloud API with the same phone number. This enhances onboarding and conversation management. Businesses can access advanced tools and choose between the free Business App and paid API. Integration into sign-up flows takes about two weeks. The rollout is global, excluding specific countries, with plans to expand.

Meta's Llama Model Achieves One Billion Downloads

6 days ago

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Meta's Llama AI model has surpassed one billion downloads, emphasizing the importance of open sourcing AI for global access. Key users include Spotify, which uses Llama for personalized music recommendations, and startup Fynopsis, which helps small businesses with M&A deals. Developer Srimoyee Mukhopadhyay created an app to uncover local cultural gems in Austin. These applications illustrate the power of open source AI and invite more users to participate.

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Markifact is a no-code marketing automation platform that lets users create AI-driven workflows for automating marketing tasks. Users can trigger workflows, connect apps, and track performance through a visual interface. The platform offers pre-built templates, integrates with various marketing tools, and supports team collaboration.

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Meta Launches Community Notes Testing on Facebook, Instagram and Threads in US

11 days ago

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Meta is testing Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads in the US, replacing its third-party fact-checking program. This crowd-sourced approach allows diverse contributors to add context to posts, aiming to reduce bias. Initially, notes won't be public as the system is tested. Contributors must meet specific criteria, and notes will have a character limit and require links. The program will gradually roll out, with plans for global expansion.

Meta Faces Trial Over Alleged Use of Pirated Works in AI Training Dataset

15 days ago

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A federal judge has allowed an AI copyright lawsuit against Meta to proceed while dismissing part of it. Authors Richard Kadrey and Sarah Silverman allege that Meta used their books to train Llama AI models and removed copyright information to hide infringement. Meta claims its training is fair use. The judge found sufficient grounds for the authors' claims but dismissed their California CDAFA claims, highlighting Meta's copyright practices amid ongoing litigation.

Meta for Education Offering Now Available to the General Public

26 days ago

Meta AI Launches in the Middle East with Arabic Support for Millions of Users

28 days ago

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Meta AI has launched in the Middle East and North Africa, providing millions in countries like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco with access to AI tools in Arabic across popular apps. Users can generate text, images, and animations, with features like simultaneous dubbing and AI image editing coming soon. The launch includes a campaign called 'Elevating Every Moment' featuring regional creators. Meta AI is user-friendly and accessible on any device, enhancing creativity and collaboration.

Meta Intensifies Fight Against Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day

1 months ago

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